When you decide to get a new puppy, it is a very exciting time. There is a lot to think about and you might discover that you have forgotten to pick some things up when you are preparing for your new arrival. So, what should you have in the house for your new puppy? Here…
Sure, bringing a new puppy into your life will be a sweet and adorable experience. They’re so cute, after all, and will definitely crack you up with all of their silliness. Yet, a puppy may be a bit more responsibility than you initially thought and, unless you’d like to deal with a host of other…
Once you’ve bought all the essentials you’ll need and picked the perfect puppy from a shelter or breeder, the real work begins: introducing them to their new home. Any big change can be stressful for a dog, especially when they’re young. Merely getting your dog from the shelter and expecting them to adjust to their…
Many parents consider adding a pet to their family unit. That is a fantastic idea because it helps to teach kids respect for animals. However, you shouldn’t just go out and purchase a dog without first making some preparations. With that in mind, we wanted to release a post that would help to point you…
Once your new puppy is safe and sound at home for his first arrival, give your child certain tasks that can get her involved in taking care of the little doggie. These tasks should be assignments that she can easily manage, either on her own or with your help. However, you should not give her…
Strange Nosebleeds During The Summertime Is it common for a dog to get nosebleeds during the summer? I own three dogs and my Labrador Retriever always has nosebleeds whenever the temperature reaches 90° or so. It doesn’t make him sick or anything, so should I go to the veterinarian? What is causing this condition? Yes,…
As a responsible pet owner, you need to be aware of your dog’s growth progress, from puppyhood to adulthood, to make sure that he stays in the best shape for the rest of his life. One of the things that you should do is to keep a weekly record of his weight until he reaches…
To meet the continual nutritional demand of your puppy’s growing body, he must have food available to him all day long. There are 3 common techniques to feed your new puppy. These are: Meal feeding, portion-control feeding, and free feeding. Meal Feeding: This method of feeding is usually done with mixing solid food and canned food…
A puppy’s approach to the world, outside the box he was born in, is quite simply, to eat it! This includes shoes, toys, sofa cushions, and just about anything else he can put into his mouth. If the object is too big to fit, the puppy will whittle it down to size with his pin-like…
When raising a new puppy, you will find all kinds of information and articles that help you understand how to feed your puppy, housetraining, and grooming tips. Today we want to brush up on how to get your puppy to experience a positive upbringing by way of socialization. Growing into adulthood is a very important…
