“Puppy Mills” - That two-word phrase conjures up a bad feeling in most of us, and a few questions. Is it possible, there are good puppy mills or breeders, as well as bad ones we often see on TV or read about? Should you buy from a large-scale, commercial dog breeder or an independent breeder? Should you avoid buying? Should you adopt a new puppy or dog, instead? In this new five-part series, we’ll consider some of the answers to those questions and offer a few helpful tips.
Let’s look at adopting first. When you’re ready for your new puppy or dog, where do you go to adopt?
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Tug-of-war with a new pup is just plain fun, right? Nope, dog experts say that’s not the case for puppies. You see, early on, a young dog’s behavior is being shaped mostly by its natural, animal instincts. And it’s very important for you to be aware of that fact, especially if you have young children who want to play tug-of-war with their new puppy
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What will you name your new puppy? He or she may be brown with long ears, short with a coat like a snowball, or tall and muscular. Choosing a name is a big decision. It will belong to your puppy for the rest of its life.
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