Adopting a Shelter Dog

According to American Humane out of every 100 dogs taken to an animal shelter, about 15 are reunited with their families, 25 are adopted, and the remainder – about 60 – are put down.  On a yearly basis, somewhere between three and five million dogs are euthanized.  The reasons vary for euthanasia, but the most [...]

What is Normal Puppy Development?

Most of us know that when puppies are born, they have their eyes closed and they don’t know where to go to the bathroom, but do you know anything else about how they grow and develop?  If you don’t know what normal development is, it’s hard to tell when something is wrong. Birth and infancy [...]

Bonding With Your New Little Bundle of Joy

When you give birth to a two-legger, much importance is given to the value of bonding with your new child.  Did you ever think about how valuable it might be to your puppy if you bonded with him or her? The importance of bonding Although dogs are often called “man’s best friend”, ideally your dog [...]

Teaching Your Puppy Not to Nip

Anyone who’s ever been nipped by a playful puppy can tell you how sharp those little pointy teeth can be.  As if the pain of a puppy bite weren’t bad enough, one of the problems with puppies who nip is that they often grow up into big dogs that bite.  That’s why it’s so important [...]

Socializing Your New Puppy

One of your most important jobs as a puppy parent is to properly socialize your new little bundle of joy.  Good, early, and consistent socialization can prevent a number of problems as the puppy grows older.  For example, socialization can help curb stranger anxiety, fear biting, and aggression. A previous socialization article in our doggies den [...]

Bottle Feeding Your Puppy

Most mama dogs will be more than capable of feeding all of their puppies, but some dogs either cannot bring down enough milk or are just plain not interested in caring for their puppies. If this happens, you will have to provide the nutrition for the newborns. In addition, if one or more of the [...]

Whelping Puppies

Congratulations!  You’re about to have grand-puppies.  Other than finding out that you and your spouse were expecting, this may be the most terrifying news you will ever hear.  Relax – take a deep breath.  Counting from the day your dog was mated, you’ll have somewhere in the neighborhood of 65 days to prepare for the [...]

Choosing a New Puppy

So, your mom (spouse) finally allowed you to get a dog!  It’s so exciting!  How will you choose just one when they’re all so cute? Consider your lifestyle The first consideration in choosing a puppy is to take a look at your own lifestyle.  If you choose a dog known for characteristics in direct opposition [...]

Puppy-Proofing Your Home

It’s so exciting to bring home a new puppy, but in the midst of naming the dog, de-worming, and housebreaking, it’s easy to forget to check your home for puppy safety.  Just as you would baby-proof your house before bringing home a new infant, you must also puppy-proof your house in preparation for your new [...]

Bonding with Your Puppy through Grooming

We all know that most dogs will need some sort of grooming during the course of their lives.  Even short-haired dogs need to have their nails clipped or the occasional burr brushed from their fur.  And many dogs are not overly happy with the prospect.  How do you make this process easier and more enjoyable [...]

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