All Things Puppy Articles
Puppy Socialization
Puppy Socialization When your puppy first comes home, his mind is a blank slate. He knows nothing about the world except what you show him. Puppies are not born understanding the world around them- what traffic is, what objects such as worms or leaves are, or how to cope with people, cars, other pets or […]
Puppy Socialization Checklist
Puppy Socialization Checklist Most people know that puppy socialization includes introducing their puppy to other dogs and people. What you might not know is that there are hundreds of other things that puppy needs to be socialized to such as objects, sounds, traffic, crowds, new locations, and even different flooring surfaces. Knowing what to socialize your puppy […]
Dog won’t go to the bathroom in front of you?
Dog won’t go to the bathroom in front of you? If your dog won’t go to the bathroom in front of you outside and then eliminates indoors as soon as you bring him in, the dog has most likely been punished during the house training process. The dog is very willing to go to the […]
Why Dogs Eat Poop & How To Manage the Behavior
This is a face you’d love to kiss…unless you were aware of her dirty little secret. Like many dogs, this gorgeous girl is a poop eater. While humans find this practice appalling, it is normal behavior for dogs, comprised of instinct and evolutionary influences. Before attempting to resolve this problem, you must first determine why […]
Puppy Proofing Your Home
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 […]
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 […]