Puppy Care Tips & Expert Advice
Expert guidance on raising a happy, healthy puppy. Learn about training and nutrition to breed advice and beyond.
All Puppies.com Blog Articles
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 3: Training and Managing Mouthing Behavior in Dogs
Use the Environment to Set Your Dog Up For Success This blog about strategies for managing mouthing in dogs is the final in a 3-part series. If you missed them, you can read Part I and Part 2. Most interventions aim to limit your dog’s mouthing while also reinforcing behaviors you like. Many people struggle [ ]
Read more →
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 2: Meeting Your Dog’s Mouthing Needs
Strategies to Reduce Mouthing I’m excited to tell you that you have many strategies available to help reduce mouthing in your pup. Chances are that you’ll need a combination of strategies in order to make a dent in this natural, and therefore very common, behavior. 🐕 Key takeaway: Even though mouthing is normal for dogs, [ ]
Read more →
Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 1: What Is Mouthing in Dogs and Why Does It Happen?
What is Mouthing in Dogs? Whether you have a puppy, a young dog, or an adult dog, you have likely experienced mouthing. Mouthing is when a dog places their teeth on human skin or clothing. Although it can look similar to biting, it is generally considered a different behavior. Mouthing is extremely common in dogs [ ]
Read more →
New Puppy Essentials Checklist: What You Need Before Bringing Your Puppy Home
Why Preparing for Your New Puppy Matters Bringing home a new puppy? The Puppies.com new puppy essentials checklist will help prepare you for everything youll need during the first few weeks, and beyond. The first days are full of discovery, bonding, and learning for both you and your new companion. The last thing you want [ ]
Read more →
Bringing Home a Brand New Baby Puppy
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting and scary It pays off to be prepared before you bring your new puppy home for the first time Bringing home an 8-week-old puppy is equal parts magical and overwhelming. If youre feeling excited and a little terrified, you’re completely normal. One way to help quell the terror [ ]
Read more →
Breeder Selling Safety Tips
Selling puppies online allows breeders to reach wonderful families nationwide. To help ensure smooth and safe interactions, here are a few simple tips to keep in mind when communicating with potential buyers. At Puppies.com, we are committed to helping you build a trusted, successful breeding business. These seller safety tips will help you protect yourself, [ ]
Read more →
Finding a Good Veterinarian for Your New Puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting. We know this firsthand—we bring our new girl home in just a few weeks, and we are overjoyed and so excited to meet her. Like many future puppy parents, we’ve been busy researching supplies, prepping the house, and imagining life with a puppy underfoot when we realized [ ]
Read more →
Celebrating 2025 – A Paw-sitive Year at Puppies.com!
As 2026 gets underway, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the year that had tails wagging. In 2025, the Puppies.com community continued to focus on what matters most: thoughtful connections, transparency, and finding the right fit for puppies and people alike. Here’s a look back at the moments that helped shape the year. Top [ ]
Read more →
New Puppy, New Training Routine | Puppy Training Tips from Puppies.com
Learn why establishing a puppy training routine early matters. Tips for potty training, obedience, and building positive habits from day one.
Read more →
Dog Potty Pads: When They Help, When They Hurt, and What Pet Owners Should Know
Doggy Potty Pads: Sometimes Useful and Sometimes Harmful Many pet stores sell doggy potty pads, and these pads are marketed as useful tools for either potty training your puppy or allowing your dog to bathroom inside your home when needed. Although potty pads can be useful in some situations, they can also backfire really badly [ ]
Read more →
Holiday Dog Safety Tips: How to Prepare Your Dog and Family for a Happy Season
As the holidays wind down and we head toward the New Year, many of us are still enjoying time with food, friends, family, and celebrations. While this season can be joyful, we also recognize that it isn’t always easy—for people or for pets. Many cats may retreat and hide from the hustle and bustle, but [ ]
Read more →
Dogs and Halloween: A Potentially Scary Combination
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year — the candy, costumes, and parties bring out everyone’s playful side. But while we enjoy the spooky fun, our dogs might see things a little differently. Flashing lights, doorbells ringing nonstop, and people dressed as monsters can all be pretty unsettling for pups. Whether you [ ]
Read more →