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Got a new dog? Congratulations! These are the bare minimum things you need to know as a new dog owner… How to prepare for YOUR DOG’s FIRST DAYS at home, plus tips for surviving those sometimes challenging first weeks with your new dog. See what you should do before you even bring your new dog home — including how to puppy proof your house (inside and outside) to ensure that your dog’s world is completely safe. Tips for renaming a dog — how to change your dog’s name and get them to learn their new name quickly. Dog necessities — the best dog training collars, dog training leads, dog food & water bowls, and how to choose the best dog house (or build one yourself). How and why to come up with a puppy feeding & potty schedule for your new dog, plus the best dog potty training tips that work! How to start teaching your dog good manners — the 5 easiest dog training commands to teach your dog first (even an 8-week-old puppy). How to train your dog to live in a crate for their first year — so they can safely live inside your house for the rest of their life. What to expect from dog daycare if you go that route instead of leaving your dog home alone. And how to find a pet sitter quick — because you shouldn’t leave your dog longer than a few hours at a time. (See also “Dog Breeds,” “Raising Two Or More Dogs,” and “Adopting/Rescuing Dogs”)
Got a new puppy? Then you’ll need the right dog training equipment — like a puppy training collar (or dog harness) and a dog lead — to start teaching your dog how to walk on a leash. Here’s how to choose the best dog training collar and dog training leads for leash walking.
I’ve always had dogs. My dogs have never chewed my things. Here’s how to teach your dog what’s his and what’s yours – what he can chew on & what he can’t.
Katz on Dogs is one of the best dog training books. It addresses all of the questions a new dog owner would have – whether it’s your 1st dog or your 5th!
With 3 dogs over the past 20+ years, I’ve been through a lot of dog bowls! But now I want something more stylish and modern, if not decorative. Something that will look nice in our large, modern bathroom. I found ’em!…
See the true cost of owning a dog — in hard dollars — plus how to save money on pet costs. These are tips that you can use when you get a new puppy all the way through your dog’s adult life. If you’re getting a new dog soon, start here to save big bucks!
Whether you buy a dog house or build a dog house, there are lots of types, sizes & styles to choose from. Dog house ideas from practical, to fun, to fancy!
You want to get your dog on some sort of a schedule so he always knows when he’s going to be allowed outside to pee & poop, when he’s going to be fed, and when he’s expected to go to sleep for the night. Setting these types of boundaries and expectations for your dog will make potty training — and other things — so much easier. Here’s how to get your dog to adapt to a daily routine.
Since most lost dogs end up in shelters where they are either adopted or euthanized, it’s important to microchip your dog in order to prevent this from happening to your dog AND to make it easier for you to be reunited with your dog should you ever become separated.
Most people who have children have probably taken their kids to some form of daycare. Have you ever thought about taking your dog to daycare? Doggie daycare is a place that your dog can go to have fun during the day and not be stuck at home alone. It’s more than just pet sitting.
Bringing home a new puppy dog and not sure how to prepare? This video shows some of the first things you should do to prepare your new puppy dog for his first days at home. Plus tips on how to puppy-proof your home.
