Puppies
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What Are Heartbeat Toys? And Does Your Puppy Need a Heartbeat Toy?
When you welcome a new puppy to your family, you want them to feel safe, comfortable and at home. But it’s an adjustment for the little guy or girl, particularly if they spent the first few weeks of their life sleeping next to their mom and littermates. They may miss her smell and the sound …
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Fall Safety Tips for Puppy, Adult, and Senior Dogs
We have tips for every age range, helping to keep your dog safe when holiday madness kicks into high gear.
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How to Survive a Puppy
Bringing a puppy into your home is an exciting time, but it also comes with challenges, some of which you might not anticipate.
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Letting Your Puppy Sleep in Your Bed? Here’s How to Do It Safely
Should your puppy sleep in your bed with you? Going from a warm pile of littermates to a cold lonely crate can be traumatizing, so we think "yes."
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Where Can I Get Free Puppies?
You might find puppies offered free at an adoption event, by a friend or on the Internet, but are free puppies really, truly free? Let's take a closer look.
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The Truth About Puppy Mills
What are they, and what’s being done about them?
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Why Is My Dog Vomiting White Foam?
Is your dog vomiting white foam? Let’s look at some reasons for a dog vomiting white foam and find out what to do when your dog is throwing up white foam.
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How to Tell If a Puppy Is a Boy or a Girl
When a litter of puppies is whelped, you may be wondering how to tell if a puppy is a boy or a girl. Here are some helpful tips on how to figure out a puppy's gender.
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Puppy Training — How to Prep for the First Two Months
Get your new puppy off to a good start with lots of proper puppy training. Here's what to know about those crucial first two months of puppy training.
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Schedules and Guides for Feeding Puppies
When it comes to feeding puppies, what you feed and when varies based on the puppy's exact age. Find out what — and how — to feed newborn puppies and more.
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The Best Dog Food for All Life Stages
What do you feed a puppy? How about an adult dog or an older dog? Let's discuss the best dog food according to your dog's age.
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How to Stop Toy Guarding in Puppies
Is your puppy’s toy guarding normal or something to be concerned about? Here’s how to handle toy guarding — and maybe even stop it before it starts!
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Will Your Puppy Outgrow These Bad Behaviors?
Playful biting, joyful jumping and incessant chewing may be 'cute' when your dog is a puppy ... but can turn into serious behavior issues by the time he's an adult. Start training now before those naughty puppy behaviors become bad habits forever.
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Finding the Right Puppy Gear
Welcoming a new puppy into your home? Congratulations! Puppies need lots of puppy gear. So, how do you choose the right collars, harnesses and clothing for puppies? Check out our advice.
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5 Puppy Diseases and Conditions You Need to Know About
Puppies are cute and full or life and energy — but they’re also prone to puppy diseases, injuries and other conditions. Here's what to know.
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When Do Dogs Stop Growing?
The answer to "when do dogs stop growing" is vastly different according to factors like breed and nutrition. Find out what affects dog growth.
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A Guide for Introducing Dogs to Puppies
When it comes to introducing dogs, introducing a puppy to an older dog is one of the trickiest. So, what is the best way to introduce dogs to puppies?
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Training Your Puppy and Dealing with Puppy Problems
Puppies are cute — and they pee everywhere, chew things up and nip. We review some common issues and tips on training your puppy to overcome them.
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5 Things You Need to Consider Before Getting a Giant-Breed Dog
Is your life a good fit for a giant-breed dog? I just got a Newfie and can help you figure that out.
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A Mastiff Killed a 10-Week-Old Cocker Spaniel Puppy, and It Was a Totally Preventable Accident
Socializing puppies is crucial to behavioral development, but it must be done safely, as one pet parent learned the hard way.
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Why I Bought a Puppy From a Breeder Instead of Adopting From a Rescue or Shelter
Because I'm socially progressive and have a rescue dog, friends were surprised to hear that I bought a puppy from a breeder.
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How I Ended Up Adopting Two German Shepherd Puppies in One Week
And I wasn’t even a dog person seven months ago!
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Ready, Set, Debate! Which Breeds Have the Cutest Puppies?
These five breeds, including Cairn Terrier and Australian Shepherd, claim bragging rights on the cutest puppies.
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How to Raise a Confident Puppy
Confident puppies become well-behaved dogs. Early socialization and training are the keys.
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Watch This Reminder That Puppies Are Available for Adoption, Too
Singapore's SOSD Rehabilitation Centre had more than 100 puppies up for adoption this month. Meet the adorable pups.
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DNA Test Promises to Predict the Size and Future Health of Your Puppy
The DNA test kit from Embark claims to tell you how big a mixed-breed puppy may get and his risk for various genetic diseases.
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Why I Don’t Use a Crate When Training Dogs
In my 38 years as a professional trainer, I have never used a crate. Here's why.
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Welcome Your New Puppy With a Magic Spell
Denny Sargent and Sophia share a spell for bonding with a new puppy from their recently released "The Book of Dog Magic."
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Ask a Vet: What Causes a Puppy to Collapse?
I recently treated a young Boxer puppy who collapsed in his backyard. The cause was common and deadly.
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The Top 5 Health Threats to Puppies
Be aware of the health issues that puppies face and learn what to do before you bring a new dog home.
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