Tag: puppies
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Spaying and Neutering: How to Have the Conversation With Your Vet
Whether and when to spay or neuter is a decision best made with your veterinarian. Here are the general considerations and the questions worth asking. Read more
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Puppy Vaccinations: An Overview of the First Months
Puppies typically receive a series of vaccines in their first months. Here is a general overview of how the schedule works and what to ask your veterinarian. Read more
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Your Puppy’s First Summer: Heat, Socialization and New Experiences
A first summer brings many new sights, sounds and smells for a puppy. Here is how to balance socialization with heat safety and plan a good season together. Read more
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Questions to Ask a Breeder Before You Commit to a Puppy
Responsible breeders welcome questions about health, temperament and how puppies are raised. These are the questions worth asking, and the answers to listen for. Read more
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The Puppy Socialization Window: What It Is and Why Timing Matters
Puppies go through a sensitive period when new experiences shape how they see the world. Here is what that window is and how to make good use of it. Read more
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Crate Training Step by Step: Making the Crate a Place Your Dog Likes
A crate can be a calm, safe den for your dog when it is introduced slowly. Here is a step-by-step approach to crate training puppies and adult dogs. Read more
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Introducing a Puppy to the Leash: The First Week of Leash Training
Before a puppy can walk nicely on a leash, it needs to get comfortable wearing one. A gentle, step-by-step plan for the first days of leash training. Read more
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Socializing a Winter Puppy: Indoor Ideas When It Is Too Cold to Explore
Puppies need positive experiences with the world, even when winter keeps them inside. Here are ways to keep socialization going in cold weather. Read more
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House Training a Puppy in Winter: Making Cold Bathroom Breaks Work
Housebreaking a puppy is harder when it is freezing outside. Here is how to keep training on track through snow, ice and early sunsets. Read more
