From the category archives:

Puppies / New Dog

Finding the perfect new puppy for me did not happen overnight. Research was key in deciding on the best breed for me.

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Meet Mojito – Our New Dog

by Keri K. on February 23, 2010

Meet Mo, my adopted Chinese Crested.

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Adding a Puppy to the Mix

by Tina C. on February 6, 2010

Adding a puppy to a family is a big decision. Tina shares how her family thought it through and decided to add Daisy, a Boston Terrier puppy, to their family.

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Might your pet like a companion pet? Another cat or dog to play with and maybe even snuggle? Enjoy these stories of multiple pet situations helping to keep each other mentally and physically active. (Fun videos, too!)

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Like Cats and Dogs

by Holly Nash, DVM, MS on January 17, 2010

Eddie the cat, and Kirby the new dog get used to living together. Learn an easy but effective tip for distracting a dog when he becomes obsessive.

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The “ouch!” technique, a gentle way to help puppies learn to inhibit their bites.

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What’s in a Name?

by Tina C. on December 11, 2009

My dad always said that I should never name a pet something that I would be embarrassed to call out in the neighborhood. Naming your pet can be both fun and stressful. But how do you choose a name?

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Thinking about giving a pet as a gift this holiday season? Consider an after holiday pet. Find out why, and get tips to make it exciting for the whole family.

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Our New Dog is Here!

by Holly Nash, DVM, MS on November 3, 2009

At the shelter, we were attracted to a dog who politely stood at the front of his cage eager lick our hand. In a visitation room he sat right down and with his eyes asked for attention. Soon he was lying on his back for a tummy rub. Read about our new relationships and routine with Kirby.

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Often referred to as the “Little Red Dog”, a “Toller” or a “Duck Toller”, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originated in Nova Scotia in the early 19th century, and is a new AKC breed.

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How do you go about selecting a new dog or puppy? These questions need to be answered before taking the big step of selecting a dog to help ensure that you’ll get the best dog for you.

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