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Angela B. ·
Thinking about getting a puppy? Bringing home a new dog is an exciting milestone—but it also comes with important financial responsibilities. From everyday essentials to unexpected vet bills, the cost of dog ownership can add up quickly. Whether youre welcoming a playful puppy or adopting an older dog, planning ahead is key to avoiding surprises. [ ]
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safety · summer · weather
Angela B. ·
Summer is a season of sunshine, BBQs, pool parties, and long evening walks—but it also brings a host of potential dangers for dogs and puppies. Whether youre hitting the road for a holiday weekend, hosting a backyard cookout, or just enjoying a quiet evening under the fireworks, it’s important to know what seasonal risks to [ ]
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behavior · development · featured
Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB ·
Puppy socialization is crucial for developing well-adjusted adult dogs, beginning before they leave breeders and continuing in new homes.
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tips · travel
Angela B. ·
Thinking about taking your dog on a camping trip or a weekend getaway? Whether youre escaping to a lakeside cabin or pitching a tent under the stars, preparing for your pup is just as important as packing your own gear. This guide from Puppies.com covers everything you need to plan a dog-friendly camping adventure—including expert [ ]
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myths · tips
Puppies.com ·
Given that dogs are man’s best friend, it makes sense that we constantly are making assumptions about them. And many times, those assumptions become accepted as truth without being more closely examined. In several cases, these accepted “truths” snowball until they become facts when in reality, they are much closer to myths. Let’s take a [ ]
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dog-health · summer
Puppies.com ·
Summer is finally upon us and it couldn’t have come fast enough! While this gorgeous weather is great for beach parties and barbeques, too much exposure to the heat and sun could cause your dog to overheat, causing serious medical problems including death. Obviously, dogs with thicker coats are at a higher risk because their [ ]
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breeds · myths
Tom ·
There are a lot of myths out there about the behavior issues of certain dog breeds. Most of these are based on decades’ worth of misinformation and the media’s tendency to focus strictly on worse case scenarios and isolated horror stories. The bottom line is that behavior issues are not simply inherited – there are [ ]
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vet-tips
Puppies.com ·
People like to say that there are no irrefutable truths in life, but they are wrong. There is one undeniable fact of the universe: dogs hate going to the vet with all of their being. It’s uncanny how they are able to pick up on their destination without any tangible clues. They seem to have [ ]
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dog-health · food-and-treats
Puppies.com ·
Keeping good track of a healthy diet for your dog is one of the most important things you can do as a pet parent. There are several foods that could be extremely harmful to your dog that most people wouldn’t even consider. For instance, obviously we’re all aware that chocolate can cause serious gastric issues [ ]
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