Puppies do not have any idea what behavior is acceptable and what is not. They haven’t been around long enough to figure out the ins and outs of what is expected of them. They frequently misbehave and do things that are simply inappropriate, even for young puppies. For example, when puppies eat rocks. Despite the…
Keeping our dogs safe and comfortable, especially while they are still young, is our number one priority as dog owners. We make certain that they eat healthy foods, engage in regular physical activity, and get a full and restful night’s sleep. So it’s a little scary when your puppy’s breathing is quick when he’s sleeping….
Tug of war is one of the best fun games you can play with your puppy to strengthen your bond with each other. It mimics predation which is a natural instinct of all canines. With this said, choosing tug of war as one of the games you can collaborate with your puppy seems to be…
When puppy owners adopt a new puppy, they often envision a cute bundle of joy who follows them around, loves chasing his tail, and plays with the quintessential toilet paper roll. Who can blame them? It’s what is often portrayed in movies and shows. But the reality is far from that. Puppies have a big…
If this is your first time owning a dog, you may be surprised when your pet begins to eat poop, particularly cat poop. Don’t freak out! The vast majority of pups do this. It’s a condition called coprophagia. It’s common but it does not mean it’s less gross and surely you’d want your pup to…
Apart from their puppy dog eyes begging you for food all the time, when your new puppy scarf down their food so quickly, it may appear to you that you are not giving them enough and that they require more. This can be surprising especially if you have just given them food. Which raises the…
Puppies are cuddly, cute, quirky, but most of all, a lot of fun. Puppies enjoy expressing their devotion to their humans, whether it’s by playing with their humans, cuddling, or following orders and doing tricks. So when your fur baby growls as they are being picked up, it can be a little perplexing. Do puppies…
With a puppy that is less than 6 months old, it is not uncommon to find them with a variety of non-food items in their mouths at various points throughout the day. It can be rocks, acorns, bark, plastic, or other materials, although the majority of the time it is sticks. And, while it’s extremely…
Puppies have the ability to make us laugh with their mischievous and goofy behavior. One of the most well-known silly actions puppies do involve them running in circles while chasing after their own tail in endless pursuit. Though it seems that this action is nothing but a funny harmless habit, did you know that the…
