Dog Parenting

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  Welcome Home, Puppy! Your Puppys First Day at Home

  The moment has finally arrived! The longest car ride of your life has come to an end and you are ready to begin your new life with your pup. Emotions and excitement are likely to be in full force but remember, everything is new for your little guy and adjusting may take some time. Here are a few steps to help you and your puppy ease into your new life together:

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  Thinking About Getting A Dog? Read This To Find Out If You’re Ready.

  In addition to being fun, cuddly, good for your health, and generally lovable, dogs shed, drool, bark, and sometimes roll in unsavory things. As comedienne Rita Rudner said: “My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can’t decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin our lives.”

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  Dog Park Do’s & Dont’s

  Pay close attention when small dogs play with big dogs. However friendly they are, things can go south quickly. Big dogs can unintentionally harm small dogs—and if the smaller dog yelps, shrieks, or darts away in a rabbit-like manner, the larger dog’s prey drive can kick in, sometimes with dire results.

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  Adopting A Dog From A Shelter

  It’s a common myth that most dogs in shelters have been abused or severely neglected and thus come with serious behavioral issues. Some dogs have indeed suffered badly. Ask anyone who watches Animal Cops. But by far the majority of dogs in shelters are there because of human folly, not human evil.