Welcoming an addition to the family? Get more information on how to make your puppy's transition into your home as smooth as possible for you, your puppy, family members and other pets you might already have. Be prepared with a checklist of items you should have to make your home comfortable for him, a schedule of vaccines to help him withstand infections and disease, and a training regiment to help him know his place in your household and avoid future behavior problems. Learn what is normal in your puppy's development and, more importantly, what's not. If you are considering purchasing a puppy, read what breed might be best for you and your lifestyle.