How to Choose your New Puppy’s Name

by Bart LeToad

One of best things about buying a new puppy and owning a dog is the fun you can have with your family in choosing a name. If your pet dog is going to be just a family pet and you have no intentions of trying to train them to be a show dog. I personally like to stick with simple, one syllable names.

Your dog is going to learn several voice commands during its lifetime, and it’s always best to keep their names simple. For example, I personally have three dogs and their names are Norm, Bob and Gus. Now if you decide that your dog is going to be a show dog, there’s a little bit more to consider when choosing a name.

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The internet has led to the mushrooming of large-scale dog breeding operations or puppy mills that are fast becoming a concern for animal welfare activists.

The reason for this is that online pet sellers do not classify as wholesalers and can therefore skirt federal licensing and inspection issues. This leaves the prospective owners with no-one to turn to should their new acquisition have a health problem. The absence of puppy lemon laws in many states does not help pet owners either.

Poor breeding practices and unhealthy kennel conditions lead to sick pups that buyers get suckered into buying. When buying pets, it is important that buyers go and check out the operations on-site; this is however not easily done when conducting online purchases. The most we can do is look at pictures, read testimonials, and get in touch with those who have made an online pet purchase.

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How to Choose Your Dog’s Name

by Bart LeToad

One of best things about buying a new puppy and owning a dog is the fun you can have with your family in choosing a name. If your pet dog is going to be just a family pet and you have no intentions of trying to train them to be a show dog. I personally like to stick with simple, one syllable names.

Your dog is going to learn several voice commands during its lifetime, and it’s always best to keep their names simple. For example, I personally have three dogs and their names are Norm, Bob and Gus. Now if you decide that your dog is going to be a show dog, there’s a little bit more to consider when choosing a name.

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The ABC-s of Puppy Potty Training

Getting your new puppy home can be very exciting.  You want to start the relationship off right however and not encourage bad behaviors or problems like having accidents in the house.  This is one of the major reasons many dogs end up staying outside and while the problem is serious, it’s mainly caused by owners not making the effort to properly house train their companion pet. 

Realize that for a dog to be truly your companion, she should be able to share your life and that includes being in the house. 

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What Will it Cost You to Purchase a Puppy

by David Elefant

Owning a puppy is a responsibility and there are many things to consider before you buy one. You will need to take into account your lifestyle future and present, your children and other members of your household. Make sure you have the time and personality to properly care for your puppy and also can afford to pay for quality food and veterinarian visits.

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Tips on Crate Training a Puppy

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by Dean Iggo

Crate training a puppy can be valuable for a number of reasons. Being able to rest calmly in his crate is a skill that will serve your puppy well down the road.
At the vet, when traveling, and if your puppy is ever ill and restricted on activities, are times when a crate can really help your little pooch.

In addition, a crate trained puppy is easier to teach rules to as well as train in other behaviors because he already knows how to understand what you want.

Here are a few tips that may help you with the process of crate training a puppy.

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How to Socialize Your New Puppy

by Anbhu Selvan

Bringing a new puppy into the house is an exciting and fun time. Everyone at home is eager to play with, cuddle and hold the little ball of fur.

The last thing on minds of most new puppy owners is to train the new addition, but it is vital that puppy training and socialization begin as early as possible.

Mingling a new puppy is an important part of any training program, and it is also significant for socialization to begin early.

The gap for socialization is very small, and a puppy that is not properly socialized to people, dogs and other animals by the time he or she is four months old never develops the socialization he or she requires to become a good canine citizen.

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