Puppy Essentials: How to Prepare for a New Puppy
How to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy.
How Far Can I Walk My Puppy?
How long should you walk a puppy depends on her age. A new puppy should go on a walk for no more than five or 10 minutes – here’s why.
What Is the Runt of the Litter?
Being the smallest puppy at birth may earn a pup the title “runt of the litter,” but that’s not necessarily a detriment. What matters is how that puppy develops.
When to Stop Feeding Puppy Food
The dog must be physically mature before you stop feeding puppy food.
Socializing Puppies with Other Dogs
How to help your puppy feel comfortable around other dogs.
Common Puppy Diseases
Some common illnesses in puppies are deadly. Vaccinate your puppy!
When Can Puppies Take a Bath?
The age you can bathe a puppy literally depends upon how dirty he is.
When Do Puppies Stop Teething?
Tips for keeping your home, possessions, and self from being chewed to bits by your teething puppy.
Single Puppy Syndrome
Singleton puppies miss out on opportunities to learn basic canine communication and behavioral coping skills from their littermates, sometimes setting them up for frustration and sensitivity to handling later in life.
Pup Won’t Go? Steps to Take for Puppy Leash Training
You just brought your new puppy home and you can’t wait to head out on that first walk. You’ve been picturing this happy moment...
Starting Young: Resource Guarding in Puppies
It might come as a shock when your sweet fluff of a baby dog suddenly and fiercely stakes a claim to the treats that...
Socializing Your New Puppy: How Much Puppy Playtime Does Your Dog Need?
In addition to planning for and providing your new pup with all the training and management she needs to learn basic good manners and...
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