Dog Care 101

First, some things you need to think about BEFORE bringing your new dog home (like whether you should get a puppy vs. an older dog, which dog breed is best for you, and how to puppyproof your house inside & outside). Then, important things you should do during the very first days home with your new dog that will make potty training and sleeping go a whole lot smoother. Finally, fun ways to get to know your dog better and begin the bonding process. Not sure where to begin with your new dog?

Start here –> Puppy Care 101.

 

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To figure the human equivalent of a dog's age, just add 7 to each year that your dog has been alive, right? Wrong! Here's how to determine your dog's physical age AND your dog's mental age in the MOST accurate way -- like veterinarians do.

Have a senior dog? Here are the most common health problems in older dogs that you need to be aware of. How to prepare for your senior dog’s final years healthwise.

Managing A Multi-Dog Household: Pros & Cons of having two dogs. Tips for introducing, feeding, walking, sleeping, crating, and training multiple dogs. How to get dogs to get along when you're raising two dogs together!

If your dog still pees or poops in the house, read this! Top 7 reasons dogs have accidents & the DIY remedy for each. Top 5 dog potty training gadgets… that work! Plus, our best tips for potty training puppies and adult dogs.

Tips for choosing the best apartment dogs. (It’s all based on your lifestyle and your dog's energy level.) Plus, how to get apartments that allow dogs to accept YOUR dog!

How to do Halloween without stressing out your dog! Don't let your dog get anxious, ill, or injured due to your own negligence. He trusts you to keep him safe!

A list of common household objects that I've learned firsthand can be deadly to dogs. See how to easily modify these things when puppy proofing your house.

Is changing a dog's name ok? Can you change a dog's name at any age? See when you SHOULD rename a dog & when you SHOULDN'T. What to do BEFORE renaming a dog,. HOW to change a dog's name. How to get your dog to LEARN its name quickly!

Most crate training guides overlook the challenges that you're likely to face when crate training a dog. Here are some important things I've learned about crate training dogs. I did it differently with my first dog (Labrador) than I did with my second dog (French Bulldog). See 10 mistakes I've made when crate training dogs -- and how to avoid making those same mistakes.