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7 Things New Puppy Owners May Not Realize
By Caroline Golon, March 23, 2017It might surprise you to learn (or maybe it won't!) that some first-time puppy owners are shocked to find the sweet, soft, puppy-breathed angel they thought they were bringing home actually seems to… Full Article ›
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Answers to 10 of the Most Common Questions People Have About Owning a New Puppy
By Laura Cross, February 24, 2017Puppies are super cute, but they’re a big responsibility. Whether you’re new to owning puppies or a seasoned puppy parent, you may have a lot of questions when you bring home that sweet bundle… Full Article ›
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Housebreaking a Puppy? 7 Tips From a Trainer
By Mikkel Becker, January 20, 2017If you’ve just brought home a new puppy, potty training is probably one of the first tasks on your list.Unfortunately, puppies aren’t born knowing that eliminating inside the house is wrong. It… Full Article ›
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Small Dog Basics: Everyday Issues for People With Small Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton, September 27, 2016I never thought of myself as a small-dog person. When I was growing up, I much preferred my dad’s German Shepherds to my stepmom’s Toy Poodles. The first dog I acquired as an adult was a… Full Article ›
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Why Doesn't My Dog… Ask to Go Out to Potty?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 15, 2016The number one thing we want our dogs to communicate to us is when they need a potty break — and it's also the number two thing as well, isn’t it? Nobody wants a dog to have a pee or poop accident… Full Article ›
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Don't Make These 5 New Dog Owner Mistakes
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 18, 2016I love meeting first-time dog owners. They’re so enthusiastic about their pups — or their adult dogs, if they’ve adopted from a shelter. I want to do everything I can to make sure they get off on… Full Article ›
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4 Common Household Staples That Clean Pet-Stained Carpets
By Vetstreet Staff, April 21, 2016It's every pet owner's nightmare: You step into a fresh, wet "accident," and you're out of your go-to carpet cleaner. Not to worry — there are actually quite a few household staples that… Full Article ›
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5 Tactics to Get Your Dog to Potty in the Rain
By Mikkel Becker, April 14, 2016My Pug, Willy, is a picky pottier under the best circumstances. He sniffs for minutes on end, spins a little, then changes his mind at the last second and goes searching for a better area. Any… Full Article ›
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A Veterinarian Confesses: Why Having a New Pet at Home Is Overwhelming (Even for Her!)
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, February 9, 2016Do you have a life? By which I mean, do you go to work every day, maintain a healthy social life or run an active household? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re likely to feel a… Full Article ›
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6 Tactics for Potty Training a Puppy in Winter
By Mikkel Becker, January 19, 2016When the temperatures drop, puppy potty training success can also take a downward slide. Persuading a puppy to face the cold rather than potty in the convenience and warmth of the indoors often… Full Article ›
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6 Tips to Help Your Dog to Potty in the Snow
By Mikkel Becker, December 17, 2015You may be excited to bundle up and enjoy a snow day, but some dogs aren’t so thrilled about going outside in that kind of weather — much less going to the bathroom in it. After all, would you do… Full Article ›
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How to Teach Your Kitten to Use a Litterbox
December 14, 2015Training a kitten to use a litterbox is typically easier than training a puppy to go potty outside. Most kittens who are at least 8 weeks old will already know how to use the litterbox, but some… Full Article ›