What is Littermate Syndrome in Dogs?
If you’re trying to raise more than one puppy at once, it’s easy to fall short on providing enough guidance. If each of the puppies isn’t getting all the attention, socialization, and training that they need, they can become dependent on a sibling.
Can Dogs Get Herpes?
Dogs can get herpes, and have their own form of the herpes virus. Canine herpesvirus—also known as canine herpes—is a disease that is nearly...
Why Does My Puppy Have Diarrhea?
Puppy diarrhea may be a minor or a major problem. Care starts with careful observation of your puppy's symptoms. If diarrhea isn't accompanied by other symptoms home care may resolve the problem.
How to Choose the Best Puppy Teething Toys
These days, there are an overwhelming number of puppy teething toys to choose from. When selecting toys, safety considerations like size and durability should always come first.
Get Your Puppy Used to Body Handling
Teaching your puppy to be comfortable with human touch early on can help them to be comfortable with the needs of daily life with your family like putting on harnesses, washing paws before entering the house, and other needed tasks.
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.
How to Get a Puppy to Sleep Through the Night
Puppies sleep schedules are irregular. Exercise, dimming lights, and companionship are great ways to get a puppy to sleep through the night.
Pyometra in Dogs
Pyometra in dogs is a life threatening infection of a dog's uterus, most often in un-spayed dogs. It can rarely occur in spayed dogs too.
Dog Papillomas: Viral Warts
Viral dog papillomas are contagious from dog to dog. With the dawn of dog parks and doggy day care veterinarians are seeing more cases of viral dog papillomas, especially oral papillomas in dogs.
What is the Best Puppy Shot Schedule?
A puppy’s shot schedule is usually based on advice from the American Animal Hospital Association, which breaks vaccines for dogs into two categories: core and non-core.
Dog Training for Kids and Other Beginners
The level of your children’s participation in your dog’s training program will vary based on the age and abilities of the children.
Indoor Dog Potty
There are legitimate reasons why some dog lovers need their dogs to potty indoors. We looked at “dog indoor potty” products to help you determine which you might want to choose from if you are in the “indoor bathroom” club.
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Exploring Breed and Behavior
In my experience, it’s possible to make some guesses about future behavior based on the breed of the dog, the temperament of the parents, the skills that run in the genetic line, and so on. If there is one thing that growing up around a breeding kennel has taught me though, it’s that every dog is an individual.