Puppies & Puppyhood

How to Nip Puppy Biting in the Bud

It will be good to have a puppy as a pet, but it can be pretty complicated for first time owners to be able to discipline their little dogs off the bat. Fortunately, there are different things that you can do in order to speed up the process o...

Average Puppy Weight - Determine the Ideal Weight and Maintain It

We all know that there is an abundance of dog breeds, and they all vary in size and appearance. One complicated aspect of being a new puppy parent is that there is no equation or definite answer to the question, "how much should my puppy weigh...

What You Should Know About Your Puppy

Immediately upon acquiring your new pup, purchase the appropriate weight buckle collar and leash. The leash length should allow for casual walking and elimination room. Along with these two absolutely necessary tools, you need suitable indoor ...

Simple 3 Step Leash Training For Puppies

Training Puppies to Accept a Leash When you first bring your puppy home, leash training is a top priority. Training your puppy to walk on a leash will help you to build strong habits from day one. There is a simple way to leash train a puppy w...

Puppy Nipping: What Goes Wrong and How to Fix It

Sometimes in dog training there are methods that are tried and true. We use them because they work. We recommend them without even thinking twice... and rightfully so. I'm sure by now, you've all heard about the often-prescribed solution to pu...

How to Stop Your Puppy From Jumping on Your Couch

My sister has a dog named Chase who used to jump and sleep on her couch. When she decided to get new couches, she knew she had to stop this behavior so he wouldn't ruin the new couch. She finally got Chase to behave with time and practice. How...

What to Know To Select the Right Puppy Food

How do you know which is the best food to feed you new puppy? This is the question confronting all new puppy owners. After all, there are many different brands on the market. You may think they are all the same - or at least probably OK - but ...

A Puppy As a Holiday Gift: Good or Bad Idea?

If you have decided and committed to getting a new puppy, there is plenty of help and advice on how to deal with your new family addition. The breeder should give you a cloth or fluffy toy that they had rubbed on your puppy's mother or litter ...

The First Few Days With a Young Puppy

Now you have your new companion with you at home there are some important and critical matters to consider. The road ahead is going to be a long and painful, sometimes messy, but a loving and rewarding one. The three things that a dog needs to...

New Puppy FAQ

The first few months of puppy parenting can be challenging and frustrating if you aren't prepared. Here are a few commonly asked questions regarding puppy training. Arming yourself with the answers to puppy FAQs can help make training a happy,...