Puppy Guides
Common Puppy Problems (And How to Deal with Them!)

Spending the first few days with a new puppy is generally such a pleasant experience that many new dog owners fail to recognize th[more]

What to Expect When Your Dog’s Expecting

A Guide to Dog PregnancyUnderstanding the Basics Dog pregnancy usually lasts about 65 days. Pregnancy symptoms are unnoticeable du[more]

Introducing a new puppy to an existing dog

When introducing a new puppy to existing dog there are a few rules to follow so this introduction goes smoothly and does not turn [more]

How puppies develop through 7 levels to maturity

So you have the precious arrival of a litter of puppies with mom and pups doing well. This is an exciting time for your family obs[more]

Socializing Your New Puppy is a Must!

If you have a puppy, bite the bullet and socialize it now. The effort you put in now will reward you a thousand fold. Socializatio[more]

How to Raise a Dog-Friendly Dog

There’s a certain period in puppy development when a pooch’s early encounters have a huge impact on his overall approach to li[more]

What’s in a Name? Picking the Perfect Name for your New Pup

Choosing a name for your new puppy is one of the very first decisions you are ever going to make as you bring your new four-legged[more]

Selecting a good breeder for your next puppy

There are many things to consider when you decide to add a puppy to your family and selecting a good breeder for your next puppy i[more]

5 Tips for Bringing a New Puppy Home

Welcoming a new puppy into your family is truly an exciting and rewarding time! However, it can lead to headache and unnecessaryÂ[more]

The Fun (But Exhausting!) Stages of Puppyhood

Aren’t they just adorable with their innocent curiosity, their little round bellies, and that sweet smelling breath? Well, y[more]

10 Tips For New Dog Owners

Congratulations on your decision to bring a new member of the family into your home! As exciting a time as it is for first time do[more]

How to Socialize Your Puppy

Because puppyhood is the most crucial time in the dog’s development, early socialization and puppy training is vital. What you d[more]

About Adopting
Tough For All: Giving Away a Dog

Are there times in a dog owner’s life when circumstances dictate they give away a dog? Sadly, the answer to this question is yes[more]

Is The American Kennel Club Supporting Puppy Mills?

According to accusations by both the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to[more]

Mommy, Can We Keep This Doggie?

Those people who love dogs find it very difficult to turn away a stray dog their child brings home or the dog simply shows up on y[more]

The Scary Truth About “Free to a Good Home” Dog Classifieds

Every responsible dog owner or pet parent knows that getting a dog is a life-long commitment. From the moment you open your heart [more]

Take the Pledge to Stop Supporting Puppy Mills

The ASPCA is employing a national fleet of puppy interrogators to help put an end to puppy mills. In the video below, Brownie the [more]

Are Shelters Too Picky With Potential Adopters?

It is estimated that between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year. As a result, euthanization by shelters is the[more]

What Shelter Dogs Need the Most

What shelter dogs need the most has absolutely nothing to do with brick and mortar. It doesn’t matter to dogs what color the[more]

Should You Adopt A Dog?

The tremendous influx of stray and unwanted dogs at animal shelters has given people many choices when seeking to add a dog to the[more]

Why a Shelter Dog Should Be Your Next Best Friend

So, you want to get a new dog for your family. If you’re like most people, you’ve thought about buying a pooch from a [more]

October is National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month!

During the month of October, we’ll be highlighting the importance of dog adoption and rescue to commemorate National Adopt-a[more]

5 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

Because taking a pooch into your care is a huge responsibility and a longstanding commitment, it’s crucial that you consider[more]