[header] How to have a successful first day with a new dog [title] Purchase a crate and bedding. [step] Having a crate and bed ready for your new dog is important. The warm, enclosed space gives your dog the feeling of a " den, " and it also makes potty-training easier if your new dog isn't housebroken. 
You can make the crate particularly welcoming by tucking a soft bed or old t-shirt inside, as well as some chew toys and a few treats. Give your puppy with a treat every time they go in the crate so they learn to associate the crate with rewards.