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New Puppy

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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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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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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Puppy Story: Where’s Maggie?

by Melissa R. on September 20, 2009

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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Dog Behavior Problems

by Scott A. McKay, DVM on September 10, 2009

Why does my dog do that? It’s driving me crazy! These are questions and comments more and more dog owners are asking. In fact, questions concerning a dog’s inappropriate behavior are leading reasons why dog owners are taking their pets to see their veterinarian.
Believe it or not there are now medications available strictly to help [...]

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Loss and Gain

by Barb S. on September 8, 2009

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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