puppies

Aside from giving your pup the opportunity to avoid temptation of trouble and destruction around the house when you are not looking, its crate is also a practical piece of dog furniture to have around the … Read More

Is it better to adopt a younger puppy than an older one? Many states prohibit the sale of puppies under eight weeks old, but the myth persists that a puppy will bond more closely with its owner if … Read More

So you’ve got a new puppy. One of the first things you’ll need to do is choose a collar that the puppy will wear, either all the time or only on walks. There are numerous styles … Read More

Dogs need baths, but owners’ opinions on how often range from “dump him in a tub of suds once a year whether he needs it or not” to “take her to a professional groomer every Saturday.” … Read More

Once you’ve picked out a puppy, the hardest part of your dog search is over. But when should that puppy join your family? If it’s already weaned and separated from littermates, the answer is “as soon … Read More

I’m tipping my hat to the movie “WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price” in the title of this blog post, because in a way, pet stores and puppy mills are the  Wal-Mart of the dog world. Of … Read More

You’ve heard it, as all pet owners have: “Mutts are healthier than purebreds.” But is that true? As it turns out, things aren’t really that simple. While in some instances mixed-breed dogs may have a better … Read More

Most dog owners have experienced the consequences of failure to generalize a learned behavior at one time or another. For example, let’s say you just spent an hour carefully teaching your new puppy to “Heel” perfectly in … Read More

About 5 years ago, I found myself looking for a new puppy. My old dog Zodian, had passed away a year before and it had taken me over a year to adjust to the idea of … Read More

Puppy Health Care Information – Written By Veterinarians By Dr. T. J. Dunn, Jr. DVM Puppy vaccinations, diseases and health care are important topics for any new puppy owner. There’s lots to learn so let’s get … Read More

Toilet Training for Dogs and Puppies By Stan Rawlinson Training Your Dog to Eliminate Outdoors The Equipment You’ll Need 1. A Crate Also known as a kennel or carrier (you see them at airports because they … Read More

Westie Puppies – Why Are They Sought After By Many Dog Lovers? By Jeff Cuckson “Westies” or Westhighland Terriers are furry coated dogs, with dots for coal black eyes and button noses. Why are Westie puppies … Read More

Whelping and Breeding Dogs… Tips for Breeders from ThePetCenter.com. Whelping: New Puppies On The Way!! For info about DYSTOCIA (difficulty with whelping) look here. For info about raising orphaned pups and kittens look here. Whelping and … Read More