Free printable PDF

The Dachshund Puppy Checklist

Bringing a Dachshund puppy home? This printable booklet covers the first weeks so you are not googling at 2 a.m. — including the breed-specific safety habits that matter most.

✅ Shopping list with ramps, gates and back-safe gear
✅ First-night plan and a sample daily routine
✅ Puppy-proofing plus jump and stair safety
✅ Vet visit questions and a vaccine tracker
✅ Back-safe habits, coat care and weight control
✅ Toxic foods cheat sheet and emergency numbers page

A smooth-coated Dachshund standing outdoors

Photo: Horacio Cambeiro via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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What's inside

Before pickupSupplies, ramps, gates, puppy-proofing and questions for your breeder or rescue.

Day 1 to 7First-night plan, a sample daily schedule and potty rhythm.

Dachshund-specific habitsJump safety, how to pick up a long-backed puppy, and keeping them lean.

Safety pagesToxic foods and plants, back-pain warning signs, and emergency numbers.

Questions

Is the checklist really free?

Yes. Enter your email and you get the PDF on the next page. There is nothing to buy.

Will you send me spam?

No. We only send dachshund care notes and tips, never sell your address, and every email has an unsubscribe link.

Is it only for puppies?

It is written for the first weeks with a Dachshund puppy, but shopping, vet, safety and weight sections help any new dog.

Does it replace my vet?

No. It is a planning tool. Vaccine timing, feeding amounts, exercise and health questions should always be decided with your own veterinarian.

Is there an interactive version?

Yes. Use the free interactive checklist with no email required if you prefer ticking boxes on this device.