Caring for puppies can take a lot of time and energy, but the bonding between pet and owner during this time is also very rewarding. Newborn puppies are delicate, little creatures and should be primarily cared for by their mothers. Caring for a puppy after it has left its littermates and brought home is a fun and loving time. ...

One new challenge of all new puppy owners is the task of potty training their dog.  House breaking a dog takes consistency and being attentive to your puppy’s needs so that you can be sure to let him out as soon as he needs to relieve himself.  For those who work long hours, live in an apartment or a cold ...

After the exciting process of choosing a puppy, the responsibility of care and training begins.  Feeding puppy questions are some of the most frequently asked questions new puppy owners have. A responsible dog owner wants to ensure that their puppy retains optimum health and the wide variety of dog foods on the market can be overwhelming.  When walking through aisle after ...

Many people have a misconception of crate training puppies.  They see it as punitive and feel that they are locking the dog away.  However, crate training is one of the safest places for your new puppy and will drastically speed up his training.  Dogs have a natural instinct to place themselves in a den and a crate is the closest ...

When bringing a new puppy into your home, one of the first orders of business should be to choose a puppy vet that will oversee your puppy’s health.  There are a number of shots and vaccinations that need to be given to a young puppy and many cities have mandatory rabies vaccination requirements, so for both legal reasons and for ...