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STAGE 1: Birth – 3 Weeks The first stage in puppy development covers the first 3 weeks of your puppy’s life. Your pup is born blind, deaf and without teeth and these first weeks are a very important time in his development. For most of the first 2 – 3 weeks puppies needs are simple, [...]

What puppy shots does she need, and when? Little puppies have a certain amount of natural immunity that they get from their mothers milk, but that wears off somewhere between 5 and 8 weeks of age. After that they are at serious risk of contracting serious, and often potentially fatal, canine disease such as Parvo. [...]

This is a plan to help you understand exactly what you need to do in order to raise a happy, healthy puppy!! Step 1: Good Health One of the first, and most important, things on the list of new puppy care information,(or any kind of pet care for that matter), is to make sure your [...]

bedience training is an important part of responsible dog ownership.  Obedience training techniques lay the foundation for a well behaved and well adjusted dog, who has no trouble participating in family life at home, and is equally at ease in the presence of others. The lack of proper obedience training can be traced to the [...]

Making the Vet a Dog’s Best Friend OK, it might be a bit much to expect a dog to become seriously fond of the  the guy who prods him for no apparent reason, and inserts foreign objects into his genitalia.  While you can’t change the unpleasant nature of your vet’s job, you can try to [...]

Your new puppy is a bundle of unlimited energy, and while it can be heartwarming to have your pet want to spend so much time around you, it can be a little overwhelming. Playing comes naturally to puppies – it’s how they socialize with their litter mates, and how they explore the world around them. [...]

A dog training crate should ideally be large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lay down in.  You certainly don’t want the crate to be too small as your dog will be uncomfortable.  But the dog crate can be too big as well. You do not want the dog kennel to [...]

If your garden is full of exotic plants, it’s probably best if you keep it off limits to your pup.  Consult your vet about the types of plants that could cause him harm.  Plants like cactus and mushroom are potentially dangerous for a pup. If you use fertilizers or pest repellents on your lawn or [...]

Before you bring your new pup home, take a look at your house through his eyes.  Get down on your hands and knees, and begin looking at your house the way a pup would. What would he find interesting enough to chew or put in his mouth? Which corners would he be attracted to? If [...]

Selecting the best dog shampoo. When it comes to shampoo, whether for yourself or your dog, it can often seem that there are just too many choices. So, what makes a shampoo the best dog shampoo? Well, before you grab your favorite human shampoo, remember that your dog has needs that are a little different [...]