How to keep your four-legged friend safe at all times
Keep your dog safe by teaching leave it, preventing dog fights, protecting your dog from heatstroke, and by feeding a healthy diet.
Socialization
Puppy socialization helps dogs learn how to respond to problems and challenges. Expose your pup to new people and situations.
Start early: Carefully expose your puppy to new experiences as part of socialization.
Create well-trained dogs: Help your dog learn appropriate behavior.
Socialize first: Puppies develop their personalities in the first 16 weeks. Expose them to new people, experiences, other dogs and car rides.
Make training fun: Add training to feeding time, playtime and exercise time every day.
Prevent canine depression: Let your dog play with other pups. Take advantage of dog parks, dog clubs, and doggie daycares.
3 tips for first-time puppy owners: Bond with your puppy before introducing him to other people.
Dogs make people more social: Dogs serve as icebreakers and conversation starters. They also make people feel calmer and assured.
3 reasons why having a dog helps you get better grades in college
Dogs help students get better grades in college. Dogs teach responsibility, attention to detail, and help improve self-confidence.
Crush dog playdates with 9 fun and safe tips
Dog playdates are a great way to bond with your dog and give her opportunities to socialize with other dogs.
Does your dog enjoy a better social life than you?
Survey shows pet parents say their dog has a better social life than they do. More than half say their dog has more friends.Â
The first 5 things to teach your puppy
Teach your puppy: Start with his name, socialization, potty training, basic commands, and his safe spaces.
4 steps to become a pet foster parent
Pet foster parents help change an animal’s future. Some homeless pets have endured abuse, neglect, or cruelty. Fostering helps them heal.
How to introduce your dog to new people
Help make your dog meet new people by putting them at ease by having the meetings in a familiar environment (like your home).
Keep German shepherds happy and stimulated with the right toys
German shepherds are fun, loyal dogs that are great pets for families with children. Because they were bred to work and perform high-performance tasks, they need constant exercise to be happy and healthy.Â
10 mistakes that can cut your dog’s life short
Weight gain, second-hand smoke, too little exercise, and ignoring dental care are among the 10 dog health mistakes that can hurt your pup.
Don’t stop! Socialization isn’t just for puppies
Ongoing socialization helps create a happier, healthier dog by reducing stress and anxiety and making the dog more confident.
