Household puppy care and handover sheet

Print on A4 and complete by hand. Keep it with the carers; nothing is collected or stored by this page. Do not write door codes or unnecessary personal information.

Essential: agree before care starts

Care period / date

Responsible adult / backup confirmed

Meals: person, amount, times / water checks

Toilet opportunities / supervision and rest plan

Cover for absence / access agreed securely

Vet / out-of-hours contact and agreed emergency action

Handover: record completed care, not just plans

Time / meal amount given / water checked

Last toilet opportunity and result / next care due

Health or behaviour concern / handover accepted by

Optional: shared cues and calm activities

Cue → response → reward / suitable activity

Check the record before feeding; acknowledge each handover. Adults remain responsible. Follow the existing prescribed medication plan; do not improvise doses. If a carer cannot attend, confirm replacement cover.

Head & Paws · 15 October 2026

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