How to Teach a Puppy to Drop It
Yelling or chasing your puppy to get him to drop something dangerous is not the best choice. Here are some better strategies to stop a puppy from chewing something he’s “stolen.”
When will Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Most puppies open their eyes at 10 to 14 days old, but that doesn’t mean they’re seeing well yet.
When Can Puppies Leave Their Mom?
Deciding how long a puppy should stay with mom involves more than nursing—weaning a puppy too soon can be bad for the pup for many reasons.
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.
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The Pain of Making the Euthanasia Decision
In the past few days, I’ve exchanged dozens of texts and phone calls and one FaceTime session with a long-time friend regarding his dog Leroy. Stephen and his partner adopted Leroy from my local shelter in September 2011—and in the 13½ years since, we’ve probably exchanged hundreds of texts and emails and phone calls about the happy, clever little dog.