For at least a week, the other pets and your new dog should be closely supervised. If you have children introduce them to the new dog slowly and remind them to keep their energy level down because it will make the dog less nervous. For the same reason, you shouldn't subject your dog or puppy to loud noises in the first few days. You can play with your dog right away, but puppies should not be over-exercised because this can cause problems in bone and muscle development. Make sure any toys you get are puppy-safe, for example no ball should be smaller than a tennis ball, to prevent choking.
Chew toys are a good idea, especially for a teething puppy.
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