A new puppy needs proper nutrition, veterinary care, training, socialization, sleep, and a consistent daily routine to grow into a healthy and well-behaved adult dog. Learning how to take care of a puppy also involves preparing your home, puppy-proofing dangerous …
Category: Puppy Care
Find expert guidance on raising a happy, healthy puppy. From training and behavior to safety, nutrition, and everyday care, this Puppy Care section helps you give your new pup the best start in life.
Puppy Proofing Your Home
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but your home can be full of hidden hazards. When it comes to puppy proofing your house, you have to remember that puppies are naturally curious and love to chew, sniff, and explore …
Preparing for a Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy can be so fun and exciting, but just like when you’re welcoming a new baby, there are some important preparation steps to take before your new puppy arrives!
Preparing for a puppy requires thought, and …
First Time Vet Visit for Your Puppy
Ideally, your puppy’s first vet visit should take place within the first few days after bringing your puppy home. Once you’ve got them settled (refer to this article, Preparing for a New Puppy), get them acquainted with your family, …
Bringing Your New Puppy Home
Bringing your new puppy home is a very exciting time, but it can be quite an adjustment for the people and pets already living in your household. Minimizing everyone’s stress is the key to making the introduction of your new …
Establishing a Routine for Your Puppy
I think the best way to explain the importance of establishing a routine for your puppy is to tell you about a little boy named Eric who came to visit at my house when I was a kid. Watch my …
How to Get Ready for a New Puppy Checklist
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Feeding Your New Puppy
When you first bring your new puppy home, he may not be in love with whatever food you offer him. He’s likely used to whatever he was being fed at his previous home. So, when you’re feeding your new puppy, …
Why Do Puppies Sleep So Much?
It is completely normal for puppies to sleep 18-20 hours per day. Why do puppies sleep so much? Because just like for human babies, sleep is essential to the development of their brain, nervous system, muscles, their immune system, and …
