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Great Relationships Require Great Communication: How to Communicate with Your Dog Verbally and Non-Verbally
We all want strong, happy relationships with our dogs — and understanding how to communicate with your dog is the key. Just like people, dogs express their needs and emotions through verbal and nonverbal cues. But how can you tell what your dog is trying to say? How do you know when they’re content, anxious, [ ]
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Puppy Adoption 101: Your Complete Guide to Finding the Perfect Puppy on Puppies.com
Finding a puppy on Puppies.com is an exciting and rewarding experience. Bringing your new puppy home marks the start of a lifelong bond—but it also comes with big responsibilities. Whether you’re adopting your first puppy or adding another furry friend to the family, Puppies.com’s Puppy Adoption 101 Guide is your trusted resource for everything from [ ]
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Why Create a Free Account on Puppies.com
For Puppy Seekers: How an Account Makes Your Search Easier Starting your journey to find the perfect puppy? Creating a free account on Puppies.com gives you the tools, features, and support to make your search safe, simple, and successful. Whether you’re a first-time puppy parent or looking to add another furry friend to your household, [ ]
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Bringing Home a Puppy to a Household With Children or Adult Family Members
Bringing Home a new puppy to a household is one of the most rewarding experiences for a family.
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Puppies.com Customer Stories
Name: Jason Wesley Dog’s name: Aubrey Mae WesleyBreed: Yorkshire terrier Name of Breeder: Fancy pants Yorkies // My breeder was absolutely amazingWhat is something funny, amusing, or smart that your dog does? She throws her toy in my lap as if to say, “Throw this now!”Tip or advice for other new puppy parents? Please have patienceWhat [ ]
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Smart Budgeting Tips Every New Dog Owner Should Know: How to Budget for Your New Dog
Thinking about getting a puppy? Bringing home a new dog is an exciting milestone—but it also comes with important financial responsibilities. From everyday essentials to unexpected vet bills, the cost of dog ownership can add up quickly. Whether youre welcoming a playful puppy or adopting an older dog, planning ahead is key to avoiding surprises. [ ]
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Summer Safety Guide for Dogs: Hidden Hazards Every Pet Parent Should Know
Summer is a season of sunshine, BBQs, pool parties, and long evening walks—but it also brings a host of potential dangers for dogs and puppies. Whether youre hitting the road for a holiday weekend, hosting a backyard cookout, or just enjoying a quiet evening under the fireworks, it’s important to know what seasonal risks to [ ]
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Puppy Behavioral Development Stages
Puppy socialization is crucial for developing well-adjusted adult dogs, beginning before they leave breeders and continuing in new homes.
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Camping & Adventuring with Your Dog: Tips, Gear & Safety Essentials
Thinking about taking your dog on a camping trip or a weekend getaway? Whether youre escaping to a lakeside cabin or pitching a tent under the stars, preparing for your pup is just as important as packing your own gear. This guide from Puppies.com covers everything you need to plan a dog-friendly camping adventure—including expert [ ]
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Debunking Breed Myths
There are a lot of myths out there about the behavior issues of certain dog breeds. Most of these are based on decades’ worth of misinformation and the media’s tendency to focus strictly on worse case scenarios and isolated horror stories. The bottom line is that behavior issues are not simply inherited – there are [ ]
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3 Common Myths About Dogs
Given that dogs are man’s best friend, it makes sense that we constantly are making assumptions about them. And many times, those assumptions become accepted as truth without being more closely examined. In several cases, these accepted “truths” snowball until they become facts when in reality, they are much closer to myths. Let’s take a [ ]
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5 Common Foods That Could Harm Your Dog
Keeping good track of a healthy diet for your dog is one of the most important things you can do as a pet parent. There are several foods that could be extremely harmful to your dog that most people wouldn’t even consider. For instance, obviously we’re all aware that chocolate can cause serious gastric issues [ ]
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