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So You Got a Puppy…What Now?

December 11, 2019 By Heather

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is always exciting…and usually pretty overwhelming! For your family, it’s a time of huge adjustments. For the puppy, it’s a transitional period when they learn to live in a new environment away from their mother and littermates. Your goal as a puppy parent is to make this phase […]

Filed Under: Behavioral Issues, Common Questions, Pet Care Tagged With: behavior, puppy, training

How Often Do Puppies Need to See the Vet?

September 18, 2019 By Heather

Puppies need to see the veterinarian more often than dogs at any other stage of life. That’s because puppies – generally considered dogs under about one year of age, with some exceptions – are rapidly developing and have a lot of vulnerabilities adult dogs don’t. Let’s talk about how often puppies really need to see […]

Filed Under: Common Questions, Preventative Health Tagged With: puppy, vaccinations, veterinarian

Do a Puppy’s Paws Really Show How Big She’ll Get?

July 11, 2019 By Heather

It’s the first thing any potential dog parent wants to know: How big will she be? Does Size Matter? Of course, there’s no surefire way to tell exactly how much your puppy will grow, but there are a few key indicators that help guide you. This is particularly important for those looking to rescue a […]

Filed Under: Common Questions Tagged With: paw, puppy, size

6 Scary Things Puppies Do (That Are Totally Normal)

April 13, 2019 By Heather

Puppies are weird and wonderful. They’re brand new to the world and they spend a lot of their time just trying to figure things out. As a new puppy parent, you might be wondering what’s normal – and what’s not. Here are six scary things puppies do…that are nothing to worry about. 1. Follow You […]

Filed Under: Behavioral Issues, Preventative Health Tagged With: behavior, puppy, weird

6 Inevitable Things That Happen When You Get a New Puppy

March 12, 2018 By Vetted

Puppies are a gift, and we don’t deserve them. That said, puppies are also a lot of work! Anyone who’s ever had a puppy can attest to the soul-crushing, head-spinning emotional rollercoaster that comes with adding a dog to your life. Some things just go part-and-parcel with a new dog. Here are six things inevitable […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle & Local Tagged With: dog, puppies, puppy

8 Things You Absolutely Need to Have Before You Get a Dog

January 15, 2018 By Vetted

Decided to get a dog? Great! You’re in for a lot of fun. Getting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it’s smart to be prepared. Before you settle on the perfect pooch, you’ll want to doggy-proof your home, schedule an examination with a vet, and stock up on […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle & Local Tagged With: get a dog, new dog, puppy

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