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Melissa R.

Almost all puppies bite. This is the main way they know how to communicate with their littermates, so when they come to their new home with us, they don’t know any better. They think biting is OK to do. So it is our job to show them what to do INSTEAD.

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Are you going to be bringing home a fluffy new kitten soon? Here is a list of what I think most new kitten owners should have on hand before bringing home their new pet.

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Puppy Update: 22 Weeks Old

by Melissa R. on April 26, 2013

Our Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy, Emme, is now 22 weeks old – she’s nearly six months old now, I can’t believe it! Here’s how things are going.

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Feeding a Puppy

by Melissa R. on April 19, 2013

Are you getting a new puppy soon? Are you wondering how often and when to feed your new puppy? I wondered the same thing! Thankfully, my puppy’s breeder kept me well informed of what my puppy was eating, when, and how often.

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I’d recently seen a blog post with a “Day in the life with a new baby”, and that made me think about a day in the life with a new puppy! It is quite a change. Right now my puppy is 19 weeks old. Here is a typical day.

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Have a new puppy, or thinking about bringing one into your home? If you are new to puppies like me, you’ll appreciate all the tips and advice you can get to prepare!

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Is your puppy overtired?

by Melissa R. on March 27, 2013

I hear and read constantly that a “tired puppy is a good puppy!” And while this most certainly IS TRUE, there is another side to this story.

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Puppy Update: 17 Weeks Old

by Melissa R. on March 20, 2013

Our new puppy, Emme, is now 17 weeks old! I can’t even believe it. Here’s how things are going.

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Learn about Melissa’s experience crate training her new Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy.

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Housetraining a Puppy

by Melissa R. on March 6, 2013

When one gets a new puppy, one of the biggest issues is housetraining. I’ll share my experience with you.

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Recently we added a new puppy to our family. We recently lost our beloved 13-year-old Border Collie, Mocca, but are happy to have a new puppy to lift our spirits. Now it’s time to get the 4 cats to agree!

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Having just brought home my first puppy, I’ve compiled a quick list of some things we’ve done to be “prepared”… though I’m not sure ANYTHING can properly prepare a person for a new puppy, especially when it is a first!

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Many of our readers are familiar with my Border Collie, Mocca. She’s been featured in probably more blog posts on here than any other pet! Deservedly so though, I’d say…
I am sad to report that our dear Mocca passed away December 22, 2012. She was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma, and we chose to let her go [...]

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