Puppy proofing your home: Congratulations on your newest family member! Your puppy does not yet know right from wrong or how to live in your household. What he does know is that anything within his reach is a potential chew toy. He can’t help chewing, HE HAS TO DO IT. Puppies learn about their world […]
Is the Dog Park Right for Your Dog?
Dog Parks- Considerations for Pack Environments Hear that happy howling? That is the sound of delighted dogs throughout the Triangle. The cause of this canine celebration? They are going to the dog park! Have you been longing to take your dog to a dog park? Perhaps you just adopted a dog and are debating whether […]
New Puppy Supplies List
Puppy Supplies to have on hand before puppy comes home Puppy books We highly recommend the following two books to help you learn about and raise your new family member: Perfect Puppy in 7 Days by Dr. Sophia Yin Woof it Up! Guide to Happy Dogs and Happy Owners by Angel Wasserman, CCBC Puppy food Preferably […]
Toys we recommend for puppies and older dogs too!
Toys provide mental stimulation for dogs. For young dogs that spend considerable time confined in a crate, toys can mean the difference between sheer boredom and a happy, balanced existence. There are hundreds of toys on the market and a pet parent’s biggest challenge may be determining which toys are safe for their pet. While […]
How to get puppy to sleep through the night
Bringing home a puppy is similar to bringing home a newborn; an uninterrupted night of sleep will not be yours for a while. The following tips address how to get puppy to sleep through the night. Tip #1 Take up the food and water bowls two to three hours before his scheduled bedtime. Tip #2 […]