So you’ve decided to get a new puppy.  It is an exciting time and with careful planning, can lead to years of enjoyment and companionship.  Once you’ve decided on the type of breed is the best fit for your family and lifestyle, the next major decision is where to find your puppy.  With all of the options available, finding puppy ...

When bringing a new puppy home and making him part of your family, socialization of the puppy is vital.  It is common knowledge that different breeds of dogs can react in different ways to strangers.a Some dogs will ignore people they don’t know entirely.  Some become aggressive, and others make a friend of everyone that they meet. Some puppies will immediately ...

The first few days or weeks after you bring your adorable puppy home can be pure bliss.  He is so sweet that you can’t imagine him ever doing something destructive.  However in no time at all, he will be off exploring his new world and most likely your puppy will be chewing things along the way.

Why Puppies Chew

When potty training puppy, it is important  to create a routine and stick to it.  One of the most effective ways to house break a dog is by utilizing the crate in the training process.  A dog won’t relieve himself where he sleeps, so until he is house broken, he either needs to be in his ...

No matter what the location or the type of dog that you have, one area that all puppy owners will have to address is flea control.  Fleas on dogs are tiny, wingless bloodsucking inset that attach themselves to pets.  When the fleas bite the animal, saliva is entered into the pet’s blood stream.  An allergic reaction to this saliva is ...