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Puppies & Kids: How to Set Up for Success

When puppies jump and bite, children often cry and run . . . which makes puppies jump and bite! Here are eight keys to stopping the cycle and teaching pups and kids to get along.
husky puppy and mom

The Struggle Is Real: Puppies Abound

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Here’s an actual email exchange I just had with a young man who went to high school with my son: Hi Nancy, First off, sorry for...
Dog birth

When Can Puppies Leave Their Mom?

Deciding how long a puppy should stay with mom involves more than nursing—weaning a puppy too soon can be bad for the pup for many reasons.
puppy on leash walking on sidewalk

Balancing dual threats: Protecting puppies against viral disease and behavioral problems

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Puppies who are born to mothers who have been vaccinated against parvovirus and who have had an ample opportunity to nurse in the first...

Socializing Puppies with Other Dogs

How to help your puppy feel comfortable around other dogs.
Kate, the first puppy to show symptoms, was already underweight when she first showed symptoms of parvo, so her weight loss looks rather shocking. Fortunately, she’s on the road to recovery. Photo by Lisa Pound, Durham Doggie Posse + Kittens!

Parvovirus and Foster Puppies

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With just a couple of exceptions, every time I have fostered a dog or litter of puppies, I’ve done it for my local shelter....
A puppy taking a bath in the kitchen sink

When Can Puppies Take a Bath?

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The age you can bathe a puppy literally depends upon how dirty he is.
Newborn puppy

When will Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?

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Most puppies open their eyes at 10 to 14 days old, but that doesn’t mean they’re seeing well yet.
Puppies can be around other dogs at around 8 or 10 weeks old.

When Can Puppies Be Around Other Dogs?

Once home, you need to let your puppy settle in. Let your pup have a week or so to adjust, and resist the urge to invite all your friends and their dogs over to meet the new kid on the block.
golden retriever puppy in shower

Choosing the Best Shampoo for Puppies

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Oatmeal shampoos formulated for dogs are a great option.
resource guarding in dogs

Starting Young: Resource Guarding in Puppies

It might come as a shock when your sweet fluff of a baby dog suddenly and fiercely stakes a claim to the treats that...
Cheerful puppy runs on the grass

Vitamins for Puppies

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If you feed an AAFCO-certified “all life stages” food, your puppy is getting everything he needs nutritionally, so puppy vitamins are not needed.