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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From the category archives:
Puppies / New Dog
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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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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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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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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