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Puppies

Puppies! What could be cuter than a roly-poly bundle of fluff who wants to be loved?

When you bring a puppy home, you start with a blank slate.

You are responsible for turning that cute ball of fluff into a well-mannered dog.

Use DogsBestLife.com’s Puppy 101 guide, to get your puppy started on the right paw.

Puppy-proof your home: Puppies are notoriously curious, adventurous and sometimes downright mischievous, so it’s crucial to prepare. Puppy-proof your house to make it safe for your puppy.

Start puppy socialization immediately: Puppy socialization helps dogs learn to respond positively to problems and challenges by demonstrating appropriate behavior.

Understand your puppy's growth timeline: By knowing what to expect at different ages and stages, you can be prepared as the owner to plan for training and socialization activities.

Puppy potty training: Start puppy potty training techniques early. Old thinking suggested owners wait until the dog was 12 weeks old. New thinking recommends starting sooner.

Stop puppy biting: Work with your dog and use four simple tips to eliminate puppy biting: discipline, distraction, firm commands, and no rough play.

Train your puppy to walk on a leash: Keep puppy walks short and fun. Be patient. Take the time and make an effort now, and you will never dread walking your dog.

Stop puppy jumping: Break your puppy's jumping habit with the sit-stay command. Use positive reinforcement training to get good canine behavior.

Aggressive puppy warnings: Never excuse or ignore the behavior of an aggressive puppy! Without help, there is little doubt an aggressive puppy will become a dangerous dog!

Vizsla puppy sleeps in his dog bed. Follow tips to make your puppy’s first night easier: Create a routine, establish a sleep location, and make a plan if your fur baby whines.

How to make your puppy’s first night at home easier

Posted November 15, 2020

Follow tips to make your puppy’s first night easier: Create a routine, establish a sleep location, and make a plan if your fur baby whines.

Filed Under: Puppies Tagged With: First-time dog owner, Puppy-proof

Happy Corgi puppy sticks out tongue. Puppies are expert chewers so it's crucial to prepare your home and remove temptations before your puppy arrives.

How to prepare your home for a new puppy

Posted August 21, 2020

Prepare for puppy: Get your house ready, hold a family meeting, buy supplies, get a license, and hire a dog trainer.

Filed Under: Puppies Tagged With: Puppy-proof

The most common warning signs to watch for in your puppy's behaviors include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, nipping, lip curling, lunging, dominance, challenging stance, dead-eye stare, aggressive barking, possessiveness, and of course, biting!

Watch for aggressive puppy warning signs

Posted August 11, 2020

Typical aggressive puppy warning signs include snarling, growling, mounting, snapping, lunging, challenging stance, aggressive barking, and biting.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Aggression, Aggressive puppy, Dog manners

Woman holds a Cockapoo puppy. Adopting a Cockapoo is a life-long commitment, and a rescue society will ensure that a prospective new owner can offer a permanent, caring, suitable home.

Searching for a Cockapoo? Consider adopting a dog first

Posted June 12, 2020

Adopting a Cockapoo is a life-long commitment, and a rescue society will ensure that a prospective new owner can offer a permanent, caring, suitable home.

Filed Under: Adoption, Puppies Tagged With: Petfinder.com

German shepherd puppy with tongue hanging out.

German Shepherd puppy checklist: 5 essential items

Posted May 25, 2020

German shepherd puppy checklist: Get the items you need to keep your puppy safe and healthy including chew toys, crate, bed, collar, and leash.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: German shepherd

Prepare your home for a new pet

Posted May 17, 2020

Prepare for your new pet to ensure they experience a smooth transition to your home. Give them time and attention to build a healthy bond.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Breeds, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Petfinder.com

Fluffy Australian Shepherd puppy sits on concrete patio. Puppy-proof your home by using puppy pads, covering cords, securing trash, eliminating puppy poisons, and creating a busy bag.

5 ways to puppy-proof your home

Posted May 13, 2020

Puppy-proof your home by using puppy pads, covering cords, securing trash, eliminating puppy poisons, and creating a busy bag.

Filed Under: Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Puppy-proof

Puppy feeding guide advice helps your know what to feed Labrador puppies

Puppy feeding guide

Posted May 5, 2020

Puppy feeding guide: Know what, when and how much to feed your pup. Growing puppies have important dietary needs that you need to manage.

Filed Under: Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Dog food

puppy potty training

7 tricks to eliminate potty training puppy stress

Posted May 1, 2020

For puppy potty training success, set a potty training puppy routine, read your dog’s cues, give him lots of opportunities, and consider crate training.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Crate training, Potty training

puppy 101

Puppy training 101: 7 tips to start your dog off right

Posted May 1, 2020

Raising a puppy takes a lot of work and patience. Use DogsBestLife.com’s Puppy Training 101 guide to help get your puppy started on the right paw.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Crate training, Dog training tips, Neutering and spaying, Potty training, Socialization

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