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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 [ ]
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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, [ ]
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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 [ ]
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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 [ ]
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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 [ ]
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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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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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Early socialization is vital for puppies, shaping their confidence and behavior for successful adult life.
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Clicker Training 101: How to Teach Your Dog with Positive Reinforcement
Training your dog is essential to building a strong bond and encouraging positive behaviors. If youve heard about clicker training but think its only for puppies, think again! Clicker training is a fun and effective method for dogs of all ages—even your well-behaved adult dog can benefit. In this guide, we’ll explore how clicker training [ ]
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Pawsitively Welcoming: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Stores
Calling all pet parents! If you’re looking to shop til you drop without leaving your furry friend behind, youre in luck. Here’s a list of top pet-friendly national chain stores across the United States where well-behaved, leashed pets are welcomed with open arms! 1. Pet Stores Petco: Allows pets in-store for shopping or training sessions. [ ]
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Defending Against Fleas and Ticks: A Comprehensive Guide for Dogs and Their Humans
Safety: Ticks and Diseases For many people, finding a tick latched onto their leg or between their dogs eyes is enough to put a damper on a trip to the woods. With recent publicity given to the threat of Lyme disease, peoples fears have intensified, and some are afraid to visit the forest. How do [ ]
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Keeping the Holidays Happy, Healthy, and Safe with Your Dog
Know which holiday foods you can share with your pup and which foods to avoid With the holidays approaching, its a good idea to familiarize yourself, your household, and your guests with what foods are okay to feed your dog vs. which foods to avoid. First, well cover which festive foods are safe to share [ ]
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Prepping Your Pup for the Back-to-School Blues
With the start of a new school year comes many changes in our routines – recent wake-up times, after-school activities, changes in our eating routines, and even household bedtimes, which can all impact the patterns of our pets, too. When household routines change, some pets experience confusion, loneliness, and separation anxiety. Here are some tips [ ]
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How to Sell a Puppy the Right Way
Selling your puppies online can be a convenient way to find them loving homes. However, some preparation is required to list your puppies for the first time. Puppies.com is here to help. Our goal is to make it safe, secure, and easy for you to match your puppies with the right buyers. Here are some [ ]
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Thinking About Buying a New Puppy?
Buying a new puppy is always an exciting time! There are several important factors to consider when you begin your search. Follow these tips below to help you along in the process. Future Commitment: Buying a puppy is a long-term commitment! It’s important to be aware of the time and energy, that will be required [ ]
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Bringing a New Puppy Home
Bringing a new puppy home is so exciting! You and your family are making a big step by welcoming a new family member into the fold, and the honeymoon phase is in full bloom. Unfortunately, it’s also at this point where things can go off the rails. From the very beginning, it’s important to begin [ ]
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Popular Dog Breeds in the USA
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), America’s most popular dog breeds are Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Bulldogs, and Beagles. Here are some interesting facts about some of our nation’s favorite dog breeds! Labrador Retrievers are America’s most popular dog for the 29th year in a row! Labrador Retrievers originally come from Newfoundland [ ]
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