Here are some suggestions for giving your puppy much needed opportunities to grow during the socialization period that ends around 14-16 weeks: 1. Gently handle your puppy daily 2. Help puppy safely meet lots of different people & animals, situations, and go to different places. 3. Encourage your puppy to explore, investigate, and manipulate her […]
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The #1 Puppy Safety Concern Is…
From everything you’ve heard, what’s more important…1. To keep your puppy isolated until fully vaccinated? OR 2. SAFELY socialize your puppy BEFORE they turn 16 weeks? Your Answer Please!!!! _____________________ To socialize or not to socialize, that is the question. (To borrow a line from the Bard!) All levity aside, you want to keep your adorable, new puppy safe from […]
Dog Enrichment Activities to Save Your Sanity & Your Furniture
A day in the life of a dog in the wild is filled with challenging activities like hunting and foraging food. They are never bored! Our pets, on the other hand, are cooped up in the house because of wildfire smoke and are at the mercy of our busy lifestyles. So it’s good to consider […]
5 Things You Gotta Do when You Bring Home A New Dog
When you fall in love with a new fluff ball at the shelter or at the breeder’s, you can’t wait to bring home your new dog. However, love at first sight doesn’t mean smooth sailing! There’s going to be a transition period where your dog needs time and patience to get to know you and […]
Is a Dog Shelter Dog Your Next Canine Love Match?
It’s very possible that your next dog is waiting for you at the shelter. When you visit the shelter it’s important to go there with the right mindset. You might want to take all of them home, after all what will happen to them, if you don’t, right? This kind of mindset will get you […]