Understanding Your Puppy’s Needs: Infographic

Spring definitely means puppy season! If this spring might mean a new puppy in your household, be sure to check out the fun infographic below that we just received from PetSmart. It includes information on everything from nutrition to puppy shots. For more information on the special needs of puppies as well as puppy supplies, Read the Rest…

Choosing Your Puppy’s Name

Today we have a special guest post from FunDogNames.com on a subject that’s always fun: selecting a name for your new puppy! Getting a new puppy is a fun and exciting experience, but it’s also a stressful one. There are so many things that have to be done, like puppy proofing the house, scheduling checkups Read the Rest…

Video: Teaching Your Puppy to Lie Down

In the continued series of training videos from trainer April Mackin from Birds and Animals Unlimited, today April teaches you how to train your buddy to lay down. April is the trainer for the “Treasure Buddies” movie, coming to Blu-ray/DVD on January 31, 2012. And, along with April, you’ll see Rosebud starring in this fun, Read the Rest…

Helping Your Puppy Become Accustomed to a Crate

As we continue National Train Your Dog Month, we wanted to share a video from Debbie McKnight, training expert for PetSmart (where our Irie was trained!) This video helps illustrate how you can get your puppy accustomed to a crate, using his natural “denning” instinct to keep him from going to the bathroom until he Read the Rest…

Ask Alecia: My Puppy Bites Me!

Dear Alecia, I have a three-month-old goldendoodle, who on the whole is very sweet and fun, but when playing with me in particular, he  gets very aggressive. He will bite me non-stop and sometimes just run and jump at me and start biting. I am home with him all day and his primary caretaker. I Read the Rest…

How to Photograph Puppies

We love photographing our dogs…but every time we do it we really respect the work of the professional pet photographers even more! Getting your dog’s attention and capturing that special expression isn’t always easy, and if your dog is still a puppy it can be even tougher. Today we have a special guest post from Read the Rest…

Ask Dr. Diane: Getting a Puppy For My Older Dog

My dachshund is nearly 15 years old. I know he may not be with us long (although he is active for his age) and I don’t want to be dog-less.  I would like to get another dog while he is still here so he can enjoy the dog  and so our new dog will have Read the Rest…

Keeping Your Puppy Safe

Keeping up with a puppy is no small order; these bundles of energy can jump, run, and sniff during all their waking hours. But all that energy can sometimes lead to accidents. Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI) has looked through their list of 480,000 insured pets to find the top 10 accidental injuries suffered by Read the Rest…

Puppy Proofing Your Home

Bringing home a puppy is a little like bringing home a new baby — you want him to come into a safe environment. Unlike the new baby, though, this puppy is ready to go exploring from day one! Before the new puppy arrives, spend a little time puppy proofing your home. Here are some common Read the Rest…

Getting Your House Ready for Your Puppy

Bringing home a new puppy? You’ll need to puppy proof your home BEFORE the new member of your family arrives. Don’t leave any items around the house that you might not want to lose…puppies can and will eat everything! This goes for everything from your new iPod to a favorite pair of sneakers. Keep things Read the Rest…

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