Congratulations on your new family member! I’m sure she is a ball of energy with little razor teeth that could puncture the thickest material. Or at least that is the description of my little guy. Here are five age appropriate puppy games you can play to help exhausted your puppy’s brain. It is important to make sure you are playing…
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Puppy Series: Vaccinations for Your Puppy
Congratulations on your new addition! Now what? Let’s talk about vaccinations for your puppy. If this is your first puppy you might be looking for a veterinarian. Like everything, finding a good vet is paramount to the health of your dog. You may need to visit a few to make sure the environment works for you and your puppy. I…
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Puppy Series: Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Dog
Congratulations! You decided to get another puppy. I’m sure you are in love with her. But you’ve got another dog at home. Are they going to love each other? Or at least like each other? What’s the right way to introduce your new puppy to your dog? There isn’t a formula that I found but I can tell you what…
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Puppy Series: Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training
There are so many ways out there to train your puppy how do you know what is right? In the last 20 years there have been many studies done on training dogs. From my experience and research Positive Reinforcement Training yields the best results. Training your dog will make both of you happier and create a strong bond. This is…
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Puppy Series: Socializing Your Puppy
Congratulations on your new puppy! Now starts the fun part! It is your job to help this puppy turn into an awesome dog that you LOVE living with. Socializing your puppy is key in developing their coping skills and minimizing their fears. And in some ways socializing your puppy is the hardest part. In the first months of their lives…
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Puppy Series: Potty Training
Congratulations on bringing home your new puppy! Now the fun begins! But first we need to potty train your new little buddy. Depending on the age of your pup will help dictate how you train them. Each of my dogs have been at a distinctly different stage of potty training. My first girl was a rescue and was only 5…
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