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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!

Playful Border Collie puppy in grass. Learn what factors to consider during your dog's adjustment period and get practical advice on fostering a lasting bond.

How long does it take for a dog to adjust to a new home?

Posted April 4, 2023

Learn what factors to consider during your dog’s adjustment period and get practical advice on fostering a lasting bond.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, First-time dog owner

Beagle puppies eating dog food. Navigating your puppy's dietary needs can be tricky. Don't worry — use our tips for feeding a puppy. Set a healthy feeding schedule.

How much food does my puppy need? When’s the best time to feed?

Posted March 16, 2023

Navigating your puppy’s dietary needs can be tricky. Don’t worry — use our tips for feeding a puppy. Set a healthy feeding schedule.

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

Man trains Labrador Retriever puppy. Caring for a puppy requires more than just cuddles, you also must invest time in puppy training either on your own or with a trainer.

When should I start training my puppy?

Posted March 1, 2023

Caring for a puppy requires more than just cuddles, you also must invest time in puppy training either on your own or with a trainer.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips

Happy Havanese puppy. Socialize your puppy by introducing it to new people, places, animals, and activities to help them develop into friendly and calm dogs.

Socialize your puppy: Use the 9 best tips to create a confident dog

Posted January 9, 2023

Socialize your puppy by introducing it to new people, places, animals, and activities to help them develop into friendly and calm dogs.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips, Socialization

Happy Labradoodle puppy on white background. Use these must-know tips for successfully adopting a puppy. Recognize the commitment, do your research, and choose responsibly.

6 things you should know before adopting a dog

Posted January 4, 2023

Use these must-know tips for successfully adopting a puppy. Recognize the commitment, do your research, and choose responsibly.

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

Happy Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. If your puppy shows puppy potty training regression, don't stress. If you’ve successfully potty-trained your puppy once, you can certainly do it again. Consistency is critical; you may need to reestablish your basic routines.

Use 5 simple fixes to solve puppy potty training regression

Posted December 20, 2022

Puppy potty training regression is a common issue, and there are a few helpful strategies for getting your dog back on track.

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

Happy maltipoo puppy on white background. Strengthen your bond and ensure your dog's safety by teaching them to come when called. Teaching recall offers long-lasting rewards.

Puppy won’t come when called? 9 tips to get perfect recall

Posted December 17, 2022

Strengthen your bond and ensure your dog’s safety by teaching them to come when called. Teaching recall offers long-lasting rewards.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Dog training tips

two dogs border collies

Is it better to have two dogs? 5 factors to consider first

Posted December 4, 2022

If you plan to leave your dog during the day while you are at work, it may be better to have two dogs so that they can keep each other company.

Filed Under: Adoption, Dog Health, Home Page, Puppies, Top Stories Tagged With: Petfinder.com, Two dogs

Maltese puppy sits on a striped rug. Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

5 reasons to create a healthy daily routine for your dog

Posted November 27, 2022

Creating a daily routine for dogs makes it easier to take care of them, potty train, and reduce separation anxiety fears.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Crate training, Dog food, Dog manners, Potty training

Jack Russell Terrier bites owner's hand. Try seven techniques to help redirect and quickly stop your puppy from biting hands and feet.

Training tips: How to stop your puppy from biting hands and feet

Posted November 7, 2022

Getting a new puppy is always exciting, but with your new family member comes new responsibilities and, occasionally, some not-so-fun dog behaviors like biting and nipping. You want to quickly stop your puppy from biting hands and feet. Any new puppy parent can attest that while puppies are undoubtedly cute and cuddly, their little puppy… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Dog Training, Puppies Tagged With: Biting, Dog training tips

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