A New Dog in Your Home: Welcome Him Home!

Submitted By: Kelly Marshall

On your pet’s first day home, give him a tour around your home on a loose leash. This is the dog's first introduction to any limitations you want to put on his future access to your furniture, souvenirs, books, the kids' toy shelves, etc.

Be aware that this is not the right time for "no." (Your dog might begin to think that "no" is his name.) Use a guttural "Yack!" combined with a little tug-and-release of the leash as he sniffs to warn him away from your untouchables. Your dog is new at this, but just saying, "Puppy!" in a happy voice may be enough to get him to look at you - "Good dog." Now, back to happy talk as you continue . . .

Adopting A Puppy - What You Need To Know

Submitted By: Adam Katz                            

This was a last minute e-mail I sent to a friend in California, who contacted me only a few hours befote she was leaving to pick a puppy from a breeder she's been researching . . .

Breed Of Dogs

Choosing the Right Breed of Dog For You

Submitted By: Geoffrey English

Some people choose a particular dog breed because they like the way it looks. Appearance is only one of many factors you should consider. Here are some tips to help you find the right breed for you.

Identify your needs and lifestyle before you start looking at puppies . . .

Female Or Male - Which Dog is Better?

Submitted By: Kelly Marshall

Many people can’t decide which dog makes a better pet—male or female. Which one is the best? It depends on what you're looking for, for example, if you care about the personality and character of the dog more than anything else, the gender shouldn't make a huge difference. Your choice will be based solely on how the puppy behaves and acts towards you and other folks when you are looking at the litter . . .

Puppies – The Problem With Raising Multiple Puppies of the Same Age

Submitted By: Kelly Marshall

When looking for a new puppy and trying to decide which pick of the litter is best for you, there may be a time when you can't choose just one. However, you may want to consider the pros and cons of raising multiple puppies that are the same age.

Choosing multiple puppies may be more trouble than it's worth . . .

Puppy Mills – Learn the Surprising Truth About Pet Shops

Submitted By: Kelly Marshall

Pet stops are a very popular place to shop for young puppies and other animals of your choice. There is a pet store on almost every corner in every cit. And it is difficult to resist that cute and desperate looking puppy caged up waiting to be taken to your house. But before you make this decision you really should know a little bit of information about these pet stops and the origins of the puppies they sell . . .

The Truth About Pet Store Puppies

Submitted By: Brooke Faulder

Ever wonder why so many pet store puppies are sick or become sick within weeks of bringing them home?

The truth about pet store puppies is disturbing. If you're an animal lover, the following paragraphs will be difficult to read, but simply doing just that could potentially spare a life.

It's hard to imagine that in this country where dogs are considered valuable members of the family, have their very own telelvision and radio shows and people dress them in designer clothes and treat them like children, that a grave place called a puppy mill could still exist . . .

Tips on How to Go About Adopting a Pet

Submitted By: Shell Harris

Instead of spending a lot of money purchasing a pet, many people decide to adopt them from families that are looking to get rid of a pet, or animal shelters. Typically, animal shelters have to put pets asleep after a certain number of days if they cannot find a home for them. This is why it is so important to adopt a pet from an animal shelter. While there are some animal shelters that do not euthanize pets, the ASPCA is the largest animal shelter and they find themselves having so many excess animals on their hands that euthanasia is their only course of action . . .

Why Its Important to Choose the Right Dog Breed

Submitted By: Lamar Deane

You've finally decided you want to get a dog, but how do you go about choosing a dog breed that will fit your personality and lifestyle. There are over 400 different dog breeds to choose from. Don't just consider the outward appearance when picking a dog breed.

Do you want a male or female?
Do you want a puppy or an adult?
Do you want a lap dog or guard dog? . . .

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