With your puppy’s sharp chompers, it can hurt when they start play biting you. So to save your skin, how can you stop your puppy from play biting? The reason behind play biting Your puppy isn’t doing this to hurt you at all. They just want to play! They’re trying to get your attention, because… Continue reading How to Stop Play Biting
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How to Walk Your Puppy
Training your puppy how to walk is essential. It introduces them to the outside world, gives them exercise, and it can help the bond between you two even stronger. What you’ll need: How to start This will depend on how eager your puppy is to explore the outside world. Whether they’re eager or hesitant, you’ll… Continue reading How to Walk Your Puppy
What to Know Before Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
Breeders can be expensive depending on the breed you want. And if you’re not sure which type of dog you want, the next best place to look for one is an animal shelter. Here’s what to expect when you’re certain you want to adopt from a shelter: Hardly any puppies When you and/or your family… Continue reading What to Know Before Adopting a Dog From a Shelter
How to Take Care of a Dog
So you want a dog, or you just got one? What now? Here’s how you should take care of a dog: Food Making sure you’re giving your dog enough food is very important. Some puppies should eat up to 3 meals per day in order for them to receive enough nutrients. You don’t want a… Continue reading How to Take Care of a Dog
How Often Should You Take Your Dog to the Vet?
Having a dog means that you need to go to the vet on a regular basis. Vet visits will be more frequent if you adopt a puppy. Puppies Puppies normally have their first vet visit around 2-3 weeks old. From then until 16 weeks old, or 3 ½ months, puppies will have frequent vet visits.… Continue reading How Often Should You Take Your Dog to the Vet?
What to Know Before Adopting a Dog
So you’re thinking about adopting your first dog? Here are the main things you should consider before you do so. Adopting a dog, especially a puppy, is a big responsibility to take on. You’ll want to be 100% sure that you’re willing to take care of a puppy that will need all your love and… Continue reading What to Know Before Adopting a Dog
How to Potty Train Your Puppy
Potty training may seem like a daunting task. But with some patience and some practice, everything will work out. Here’s how you can potty train your puppy. Basic Tips Take them outside every so often, and make sure they use the bathroom before going back inside so they learn that outside is the place to… Continue reading How to Potty Train Your Puppy
How to Train Your Dog: Basic Commands
In order to give your dog basic training, you’ll want to know the basic commands. Name The very first step in order for your dog to learn commands is for them to be able to recognize their name. You’ll constantly want to reinforce their name, so they know that’s what they’re called. This can be… Continue reading How to Train Your Dog: Basic Commands