Bringing up a puppy is a commitment much like bringing up an infant. Except you could say, an infant eventually matures and takes care of itself. I do not mean to frighten you but to place things into perspective your puppy depends on you from the time you bring him home. He will need you…[Read More]
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A Guide to the Whys and Hows of Puppy Socializing
The importance of socializing a puppy can never be over-emphasised, but what exactly does it mean? And how does one go about it? This article will explain to you what socialization is and how to put it into practice to ensure your dog has few, if any behavioural problems later in life and is able…[Read More]
The Development of your Puppy
The progression of a puppy in the first ten weeks is very important. Just like a human baby, a puppy needs lots of love and care. There are many factors which can hinder a puppy’s physical & mental growth. The First Two Weeks A puppy is born blind and deaf, and for the first…[Read More]
Puppy Care – Steps to Keep Your Dog Healthy
It’s a very exciting day when you first pick up your puppy. It seems obvious that you’ll have to feed her, and give her lots of love – but what else is involved in keeping your puppy healthy? A lot. That’s the simple answer. So lets start from the beginning. You should never take…[Read More]
Puppy Socialization – Don’t Neglect This Important Part of Training Your Dog
Let’s face it, as a new dog owner, you probably haven’t thought too much about puppy socialization. However, this is a very important part of dog training. Many cases of canine aggression could have been prevented if the dog’s owner had only known how to socialize a puppy. Why Is It So Important To Socialize…[Read More]
A Sick Puppy – Most Common Symptoms To Watch For
Puppies are fragile little things, and can be at risk of injuries and diseases because they don’t yet know the world round them, but also becauase their immune system is not yet strong. Because it is helpless during these critical months, preventing these ailments is largely your responsibility. Therefore, if you want to keep your…[Read More]
Raising a Yorkie Puppy
The Yorkshire Terrier, or “Yorkie” breed, originated for hunting and ratting purposes. They were perfect for the job because they are small enough to work themselves into fox holes and badger burrows. Later on, the Yorkie puppy became extremely popular as a companion animal and pet due to its small size, attractive features, and…[Read More]
Simple Puppy Training Tips For The First Month
Puppy training starts as soon as your new puppy arrives at his new home. Before you bring him home look at puppy names and decide what you are callling him. Below is a list of puppy training tips to guide you during the first month of acquiring your pet. Week One: During your puppy’s first…[Read More]
Dog Obedience Training – Puppy Behavior – 8 – 11 Weeks Old
Puppy Behavior 8 – 11 weeks old. Puppy behavior is important to be able to understand as when a puppy goes through certain stages in its development their behavior will also go through changes. We will look at the stages a puppy goes through between the ages of 8-11 weeks of age and how you…[Read More]
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Meet Gromit
This is my winter look. I am a 13 year old "cockabishit" born in Calgary and now happily living on the Coast the past 10 years. I really dislike baths, people on skateboards, bikes and other things with wheels...its just wrong! My favorite things are mikey, my couch, beggin strips and walks with my family. Visit my profile to see my after picture!