Dog training: what should I teach my dog first?

So you want to start training your dog. But where should you begin? Usually, the…

The right time to get a puppy

When is the right time to bring a new puppy into your life? Bringing your…

Caring for a puppy: emerging independence

Once your puppy reaches three months old, at some point during the three months following,…

How to feed a puppy

Most new puppy owners have many questions about how to feed a  puppy. How much…

Puppy exercise: how much is too much?

It is increasingly common for new puppy owners to know that they should exercise their…

How to socialize your puppy

The purpose of socialization is to raise a puppy that is not fearful. Fearful dogs…

Puppy Paperwork: certificates, contracts and endorsements

When you buy a pedigree puppy, there is some paperwork you should be aware of…

Getting a Dog: Should I buy a puppy or rescue an adult?

Buying an eight-week-old puppy is just one of several ways to bring a dog into…

Getting a Dog: Pedigree or Mutt?

Pedigree dogs are hugely popular across the world. But recently,  there has been a lot…

Five essentials to buy for your new puppy

People often ask me what they must buy before bringing their puppy home. Here is…