20 Oct 2008
Puppies need to go to school just like children. Good quality training is important if you want your puppy to grow up to be an obedient mature dog. Here are some tips to find a trainer that will care about your puppy as much as you do.
18 Oct 2008
Part of caring for your dog involves his health. All dogs get sick at some point in their lives. But, there are preventive measures that you can take to protect his health from the time he is a puppy. Here are a few of the more common dog conditions and how to prevent or combat them.
16 Oct 2008
Veterinarians are doctors for animals. When puppy joins the family he needs to find a doctor, too. A vet will care for your pet throughout his life. He will be the second line of defense against disease and illness. In an effort to find the right vet, ask questions. Learn how to find the veterinarian that will care for your new puppy the best.
14 Oct 2008
There’s one thing that puppy will run for every time - lunch! Puppy needs to be fed regularly in order to grow big and strong. Learning to feed your puppy is an important part of his care. Puppy doesn’t care what you feed him, but you should. Puppies are not adult dogs. They don’t need to eat the same food that you would feed to an adult dog.
12 Oct 2008
Kids are thrilled when the new puppy comes home. They want to love on him and play with him all the time. But, before you let the kids have at the unsuspecting puppy, set some ground rules to protect them both.
10 Oct 2008
Your new puppy may not be your first pet. He may be another in the growing brood that is your pet family. Because of this you’ll want to introduce puppy to your other pets with care.
Dogs are social animals. Most puppies love being a part of a group. In their natural habitat, puppies in a group must establish their place. Your puppy will try to determine his place within your family and amongst the other pets in the house and remember this is normal, even instinctual.
08 Oct 2008
Crate training your new puppy is not like getting him or her ready to go to prison. The crate can be a place of relaxation and safety for puppy. Crate training, like housebreaking, can be a rewarding experience if you are willing to put in the time.
06 Oct 2008
When you have pets that live both indoors and outdoors, you run the risk of fleas. Fleas not only attack your pets, but also the other people living in the house. It is best to get flea preventatives from your veterinarian, but if your puppy already has fleas, you will need to get rid of them.
Here are a few ways to rid your puppy and yourself of this miniscule menace.
04 Oct 2008
Puppies love to chew - on anything. Chewing can cost you thousands of dollars in damaged furniture and household goods. Follow a few simple tips to keep puppy’s teeth free of your valuables.
02 Oct 2008
It would be great if puppies came to us knowing all there was to know. Unfortunately one of the things they don’t already know is where to go to the bathroom. This article details how new owners can housetrain their puppy.
Dogs are creatures of habit. Giving them a routine makes them comfortable. It also makes housetraining easier to learn when things are done in the same way and at the same time every day.