Puppy Warts Are Rarely a Problem
Puppy warts are a nuisance more than anything else, but they are contagious. Other canines without an immune response to the papilloma virus can be infected.
Puppies and Kids: How to Set Up for Success
When puppies jump and bite, children often cry and run . . . which makes puppies jump and bite! Here are eight keys to stopping the cycle and teaching pups and kids to get along.
When Do a Dog’s Baby Teeth Fall Out?
A puppy starts teething at 12 to 16 weeks of age.
Five Steps to Stop Puppy Biting
Fact: Puppies have a developmental need to bite. Here’s a plan for directing and fulfilling that need – with your skin intact!
Puppy Essentials: How to Prepare for a New Puppy
Bringing your new pup home can be stressful for canines and humans alike. Agreeing on routines before the pup arrives and ensuring everyone follows them is the most essential puppy essential.
How Far Can I Walk My Puppy?
How long should you walk a puppy depends on her age. A new puppy should go on a walk for no more than five or 10 minutes – here’s why.
What Is the Runt of the Litter?
Being the smallest puppy at birth may earn a pup the title “runt of the litter,” but that’s not necessarily a detriment. What matters is how that puppy develops.
When to Stop Feeding Puppy Food
The dog must be physically mature before you stop feeding puppy food.
Socializing Puppies with Other Dogs
How to help your puppy feel comfortable around other dogs.
Common Puppy Diseases
Some common illnesses in puppies are deadly. Vaccinate your puppy!
When Can Puppies Take a Bath?
The age you can bathe a puppy literally depends upon how dirty he is.
When Do Puppies Stop Teething?
Tips for keeping your home, possessions, and self from being chewed to bits by your teething puppy.
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How to Have a Happy Retirement
A good friend recently gave notice that he wanted to retire from a job he’s had since he was just a tiny puppy. My dog Woody’s best friend Samson, who has never weighed as much as five pounds, has been going to work with my friend Leonora since he was a 3-week-old foster puppy—and recently, he started telling Leonora that he doesn’t want to go to work any more.