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Happy Pekinese puppies on a white background. Image for the puppies category archive page.
The Pekingese, also affectionately known as a Peke, is a calm dog when it reaches adulthood. It also likes to relax but needs daily walks like any other dog.

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!

Photo illustration of a collection of dogs of different sizes. Wondering how big your dog will get? Start by analyzing its paws. If its paws appear too big for its body at 16 weeks, it will grow bigger.

When do dogs stop growing? How big will your dog get?

Posted May 14, 2022

Wondering how big your dog will get? Start by analyzing its paws. If its paws appear too big for its body at 16 weeks, it will grow bigger.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Puppies Tagged With: Big dogs, Small dogs

Happy golden retriever sits at table with meal on plate, silverware, water goblet. When creating a healthy meal plan for your dog, consider the nutrients your dog needs based on its age and activity level.

5 tips for creating a healthy meal plan for your dog

Posted May 10, 2022

When creating a healthy meal plan for your dog, consider the nutrients your dog needs based on its age and activity level.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Puppies Tagged With: Dog food, Healthy weight, Old dogs

Scruffy little dog sits in front of a sign that says, "Will love for food." Before you adopt a dog, be sure you're ready for the responsibility. Use this 11-tip guide to help you decide.

11 things you should know before you adopt a dog

Posted April 20, 2022

Before you adopt a dog, be sure you’re ready for the responsibility. Use this 11-tip guide to help you decide.

Filed Under: Adoption, Puppies Tagged With: Children, Pet parents, Rescue dog

Couple kisses dog. It takes the average American four months and twenty days to find the right dog breed after visiting three or four shelters.

Love at first wag: Find the right dog breed for you

Posted March 5, 2022

It takes the average American four months and twenty days to find the right dog breed after visiting three or four shelters.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds, Puppies Tagged With: Pet parents, Petfinder.com

Siberian Husky puppy takes a picture. Research to determine the right dog breed for you before adopting a puppy. Consider your time, temperament, and lifestyle.

5 tips for successfully adopting a puppy

Posted March 4, 2022

Research to determine the right dog breed for you before adopting a puppy. Consider your time, temperament, and lifestyle.

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

Australian Shepherd

Is an Australian Shepherd the right dog for you?

Posted February 5, 2022

The Australian Shepherd is loving and bonds tightly to its owners. The dogs make perfect companions who protect and reward the people who treat them right.

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

Sheltie sits on white floor surrounded by dog supplies.

4 dog supplies you need to keep your pet happy and healthy

Posted January 28, 2022

To provide proper care for your pet, you need to buy the right dog supplies from beds and toys to treats and an ID tag. 

Filed Under: Puppies Tagged With: Pet parents

Collection of adorable puppies including Golden and Labrador retrievers, Jack Russell Terrier, Bulldog, Pug and Beagle. Bringing home a puppy is a big responsibility. Use these first-week puppy tips to establish a strong, healthy relationship with your puppy.

7 puppy tips for a successful first week

Posted January 15, 2022

Bringing home a puppy is a big responsibility. Use these first-week puppy tips to establish a strong, healthy relationship with your puppy.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, Potty training, Puppy-proof

Vet examines Dalmatian puppy. Protect your puppy: Schedule regular vet visits, pet-proof your house, use a leash, feed a healthy diet, and use a monitoring device.

6 innovative ways to protect your puppy at all times

Posted December 16, 2021

Protect your puppy: Schedule regular vet visits, pet-proof your house, use a leash, feed a healthy diet, and use a monitoring device.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Puppies Tagged With: Dog safety

Beagle puppy yawns while sitting on a chair. Getting a puppy is a big responsibility. First, consider breed and size. Then, be sure you're prepared to feed, train and socialize your dog.

5 important things to consider before getting a puppy

Posted December 14, 2021

Getting a puppy is a big responsibility. First, consider breed and size. Then, be sure you’re prepared to feed, train and socialize your dog.

Filed Under: Puppies Tagged With: First-time dog owner, Pet parents, Petfinder.com

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