5 Easy Dog Tricks You Can Teach Your Pup Today
By: Sara Ondrako, Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Teaching your dog new tricks has many benefits beyond impressing your family and friends. Teaching them new things helps keep their brains...
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5 Common Puppy Issues
Bringing a puppy into your family and home is a joyful experience but can also be overwhelming. Puppies can often present various training issues ranging from minor inconveniences to...
Puppy Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and When to Be Concerned
Bringing home a new bundle of fur is an exciting time for pet owners. There is a lot to remember and keep track of when caring for a new...
National Puppy Day on March 23
Perhaps the cutest national holiday of all time, National Puppy Day is on March 23, 2023, and it recognizes adorable puppies for being too cute to handle! Whether you...
Puppy Parent Tips: How often your pup needs to go to the vet
You just got a new puppy, and it can be overwhelming. There is such a variety of information all over the internet. Your best resource on all puppy questions...
Puppy mills: What are they and how can you avoid them?
Puppy mills are a scourge on the animal industry and a heartbreaking reality for many dogs. Dogs are kept in terrible conditions, don’t receive the physical and emotional care...
Your New Puppy Checklist: Essentials for New Pet Parents
By: Sara Ondrako, Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Congratulations, you’re a new puppy parent! Part of the fun in bringing home a new puppy is shopping for cute fluffy beds...
How to know when your puppy is ready for adult dog food
A puppy’s nutritional needs are a lot different than the needs of adult dogs. It’s a lot more complicated than just looking at your pup’s age. You have to...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting… a New Puppy!
Is there seriously anything better than puppies? They’re ridiculously cute, full of curiosity, and eager to live a Zesty life. So… basically perfect? No wonder why everyone wants one!...
Puppies: what to do if they’re chewing
Puppies are cute, but those little teeth can be really sharp. Not ideal when they’re chewing your slippers or new bag. We thought we’d take a look at the...
How to teach a puppy not to bite
Welcome home puppy! Your new life as a dog parent begins, and it’s full of soft puppy cuddles and mutual affection – right? The reality is often your cute,...
What Is Your Dog’s Love Language? Signs Your Dog Loves You
How to interpret your pup’s affectionate behavior. What are signs your dog loves you? And how does your dog show love? A snuggle at the end of the day?...
The best ways to wash your dog, according to experts
Bath time again! Bathing your fuzzy friend can either be a fun time or a bad time for everyone. This world has few greater forces than a wet and...
The Ultimate Guide to Adopting a Dog or Puppy
Adopting a dog or puppy comes with the guarantee of unconditional love and companionship. Studies have shown that these furry friends can help reduce psychological and physiological stress and...
How to Determine Your Dog’s Age in Dog Years
Have You Ever Wondered How Old Your Dog Would be if They Were Human? Contrary to popular belief, there are not exactly seven ‘dog years’ in a ‘human year.’ Since...
Key Ingredients for Puppies
There are so many different types, flavors, and even kibble sizes of dog foods on the market today. It can be tough to figure out what is a “good”...
5 tips if you adopted a puppy over the holidays
When you bring a new puppy home there will definitely be an adjustment period for both the puppy and you. This is a time where you will be bonding...
8 Useful Tips to Train Your New Puppy
Whether you’re going to become a first-time dog parent, or are getting a companion for your pet, bringing a new puppy home is always overwhelming. While you are excited...
Littermate Syndrome In Dogs: What Is It, And How To Handle It?
Two dogs are twice the fun for most pet parents. But when those pups are siblings adopted from the same litter, problems such as littermate syndrome can pose challenges...
Tips for Introducing a New Puppy to Your Family
Getting a new puppy can be an exciting time for any family, but for those who already have young kids or another dog, it can suddenly be a challenge....
CBD Guide For Puppies: Is CBD Safe For Puppies?
We know you are also distressed if your furry friend is in pain or is suffering from anxiety. Dog owners worldwide look for the best alternatives to treat their...
How to find the perfect puppy for your family?
You know, all puppies are cute. However, it is not just one look, one contact. The puppy will be a member of your family, you have your own idea...
Puppy Socialization: Why, When, How to Socialize Your Dog
Puppy Socialization: Setting Your Dog Up For Success Puppies come with boundless energy. Oftentimes, the hyperness and excitement a puppy has inside them just cannot be contained. They want...
Socializing your dog: What pet parents need to know
As a pet parent, you want to help your dog become acclimated to all types of sights, sounds, and smells in a positive manner. Here’s everything you need to...
Dachshund Dog Beds
Dachshunds have long been members of my family (Jim’s) and we still maintain the link with Hula, our rescue puppy. She may not be 100% Dachshund, but she is...
Do dogs smile?
Recently I was asked if dogs can smile. A great question – and yes of course they can – but unlike us, dogs don’t smile with their mouths and...
How to Crate Train a Puppy – Step By Step Guide
What You Need to Crate Train a Puppy Crate training is an essential part of raising a well-behaved dog who has a quiet, safe spot to call their own....
How to Stop Puppies from Biting
Bringing home a new puppy means lots of playtime, petting, and walks around the block. But with most new dogs, it also means biting. If you’ve ever adopted a...
