behavior · puppy-development · breeder-influence
The Breeder is the Most Important Person in a Puppy's Life
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
The breeder plays an important and critical role in the health and well-being of their puppies.
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breeders · pricing · memerships · selling-a-puppy
Puppies.com Breeder Membership Plans: Simple, Transparent Pricing
Angela B. ·
Puppies.com breeder membership plans. Simple, transparent, and flexible for today's modern dog breeders.
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guides · puppybehavior · puppytraining
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 3: Training and Managing Mouthing Behavior in Dogs
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Use the Environment to Set Your Dog Up For Success This blog about strategies for managing mouthing in dogs is the final in a 3-part series. If you missed them, you can read Part I and Part 2. Most interventions aim to limit your dog’s mouthing while also reinforcing behaviors you like. Many people struggle [ ]
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guides · puppybehavior · puppytraining
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 2: Meeting Your Dog’s Mouthing Needs
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Strategies to Reduce Mouthing I’m excited to tell you that you have many strategies available to help reduce mouthing in your pup. Chances are that you’ll need a combination of strategies in order to make a dent in this natural, and therefore very common, behavior. 🐕 Key takeaway: Even though mouthing is normal for dogs, [ ]
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puppybehavior · puppytraining · guides
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 1: What Is Mouthing in Dogs and Why Does It Happen?
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
What is Mouthing in Dogs? Whether you have a puppy, a young dog, or an adult dog, you have likely experienced mouthing. Mouthing is when a dog places their teeth on human skin or clothing. Although it can look similar to biting, it is generally considered a different behavior. Mouthing is extremely common in dogs [ ]
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new-puppy · puppy-101 · puppycare · puppy-prep
New Puppy Essentials Checklist: What You Need Before Bringing Your Puppy Home
Angela B. ·
Bringing home a new puppy? The Puppies.com New Puppy Essentials Checklist covers the essential supplies and everyday basics you’ll need to prepare for your puppy’s first few weeks and beyond.
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guides · picking-up-new-puppy · puppycare · travel
Bringing Home a Brand New Baby Puppy
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting and scary It pays off to be prepared before you bring your new puppy home for the first time Bringing home an 8-week-old puppy is equal parts magical and overwhelming. If youre feeling excited and a little terrified, you’re completely normal. One way to help quell the terror [ ]
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Breeder Selling Safety Tips
Angela B. ·
Selling puppies online allows breeders to reach wonderful families nationwide. To help ensure smooth and safe interactions, here are a few simple tips to keep in mind when communicating with potential buyers. At Puppies.com, we are committed to helping you build a trusted, successful breeding business. These seller safety tips will help you protect yourself, [ ]
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guides · tips
Finding a Good Veterinarian for Your New Puppy
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting. We know this firsthand—we bring our new girl home in just a few weeks, and we are overjoyed and so excited to meet her. Like many future puppy parents, we’ve been busy researching supplies, prepping the house, and imagining life with a puppy underfoot when we realized [ ]
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