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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From the category archives:
Puppies / New Dog
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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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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My mom told me a funny story today about their new puppy. Keep in mind my parents haven’t had a puppy around for 16 years, so they are re-learning how to train a puppy. Also, they are new to the idea of “Crate Training”, and struggle with the idea of it, because all the [...]
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When I brought Rudder into my life last November, it was just 3 months after I lost one of my Newfs, Baci, who had just turned 11. Baci was diagnosed with bone cancer in June of 2008. Bone cancer is a common canine cancer, especially of big breeds.
I did everything I could for Baci, including [...]
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Puppy Socialization is an often discussed, but an all-too-often misunderstood topic. No other single thing is as important to ensuring that your new bundle of joy will turn into a well-adjusted family member. What is puppy socialization, you ask? Puppy socialization is the concerted effort to expose your puppy to as many different people, environments, [...]
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