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Bonding With Your New PuppyNEW DOG OWNERSDid you ever think about how valuable it might be to your puppy if you bonded with him or her? Bonding allows your dog to develop a special link to you and your family. Read More 
Socializing Your New PuppyDOG HEALTHOne of your most important jobs as a puppy parent is to properly socialize your new little bundle of joy. Read More 
Teaching Your Puppy Not to NipPUPPY TRAININGAs if the pain of a puppy bite weren’t bad enough, one of the problems with puppies who nip is that they often grow up into big dogs that bite. Read More 
What is Normal Puppy Development?PUPPIESMost of us know that when puppies are born, they have their eyes closed and they don’t know where to go to the bathroom, but do you know anything else about how they grow and develop? Read More 
Please! No Puppies under the Christmas TreeHOLIDAYSIt’s so tempting to put a small puppy in a nice box under the tree with a ribbon around his or her neck to surprise your kids or other loved ones on Christmas morning. Read More 
Help! My Puppy is Chewing Up My House!DOG TRAININGThe reason God made puppies so cute is to ensure the survival of the species. Everything else about them is so annoying, especially their chewing propensity! Read More 
Caring for Newborn PuppiesPUPPY CAREIn an ideal world the mama dog will provide everything her puppies need, but in the real world you may need to step in to assist if she can’t or won’t care for them properly. In some cases, a mother might reject one or more of her pups, particularly if they are sickly or under-sized. Read More 
Should I Register My Dog with a Kennel Club?DOG REGISTRATIONIf you've recently brought a new dog into your home, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about registration. The purpose of registration is to create a pedigree, hopefully assuring that each subsequent breed pair will enhance the breed, producing puppies who are as close as possible to the ideal. Read More 
Bottle-Feeding PuppiesNEWBORN PUPPY CAREMost of the time the mama dog will have enough milk and a burning desire to take care of her puppies. However, if a litter is abandoned or the mother becomes unable to take care of her puppies, you may find yourself having to bottle feed. Read More 
Socializing Your New Puppy to Your Older Dog: Kindergarten RevisitedPUPPYHOODIntroducing your new puppy to your existing dog takes time and patience to happen safely, but it's worth the effort. Read More 
Puppy-Proofing Your HomeNEW PUPPYBringing home a new puppy is so exciting, but you must remember that your number one job is to keep your new puppy safe. New pups will spend much of their time exploring their surroundings and seeing what they can get into. Read More 
Your Puppy: Teaching Confidence, Respect and TrustTRAININGHis big brown eyes might melt your heart, but don't let your new puppy have his own way all the time. Read More 
Teach Your Puppy to Come When You CallTRAININGTraining your puppy to come when you call him is an important first lesson. It gets his attention and leads to further training, but most of all he needs to respond when you call in urgent situations, such as if he escapes your yard, is about to run into traffic, or is about to do something wrong or dangerous. Read More 
Training Begins with Your Puppy's First StepsTRAININGStarting to train your new puppy early on ensures your pup knows what's expected of him and makes for a happier relationship with your dog. Read More |
Doggies Den: Latest Articles
Homemade Thanksgiving Treats for Your Dog
NUTRITION We all want to include our dogs in our holiday celebrations, but hopefully, you're aware that sharing table scraps with your dog isn't always the best idea.
Keeping Your Dog Safe during the Summer Months
HEALTH Summer is coming on fast, so it’s time to plan how you will keep your dog safe and healthy through the lazy, carefree, warm days.
Vaccination Time Again-Keeping Your Puppy Healthy
DOG HEALTH So you have your new puppy picked out. There are quite a few shots, treatments and examinations that will keep the newest member of your family healthy.
Canine Thanksgiving Feast
NUTRITION With the wide variety of food at Thanksgiving dinner, chances are you'll want to give your dog something special, too. If you're contemplating what to feed your dog for the holiday, here is a guide to a great Canine Thanksgiving Feast.
Dog Walking Tips Every Owner Should Know
DOG FUN Walking your dog is not only crucial to keeping him healthy and happy, it strengthens the bond between your canine friend and his caregiver. There are a lot of obstacles out there. Don’t forget these simple tips to keep your walk fun and safe in the outside world.
The Benefits of Physiotherapy for your Dog
HEALTH The same techniques that physiotherapists use to treat a variety of injuries and conditions in humans have been adapted to suit animals with great success. Family pets, show dogs, and working dogs can all benefit greatly from physiotherapy. Dogs whose activities involve a lot of agility are especially susceptible to the types of problems that physiotherapy can address.
The Decision- Adding a Dog to Your Family
FIRST TIME OWNERSBringing a dog into your family is a decision where many people don’t realize it’s magnitude until after they have the dog. There are a number of things that you need to research before you decide to purchase a dog, and it starts right in your own home.
Bringing Your Dog Into Your New Baby's Life
HEALTH Many believe that a dog and a new baby cannot happily coexist, so therefore the dog has to go. This is not necessarily the case.  A new baby does not mean you have to abandon your dog.
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Dog Pregnancy Symptoms
HEALTHIf you suspect your dog might be pregnant, check out part one in this series on pregnant dogs, where we cover pregnant dog symptoms.
Dog Birth
HEALTHIn the third article of our dog pregnancy series, we look at the wonderful, but messy, process of bringing newborn puppies into the world.
Indoor Dog Potties
DOG PRODUCTSIt's been a long day at work. You were so busy, you didn't even take time to eat a sandwich, let alone run home to let your dog out. You're on your way home, knowing the poor dog is crossing his or her legs by now, when your car breaks down, delaying you even further. Can't somebody make this easier?
Your Dog’s Digestive System
PHYSIOLOGYEver wonder why your dog eats so fast? Or why he eats gross things? Or why he gets sick to his stomach? Or why his waste stinks so bad? Some of these things are normal, some are not.
Canine Respiratory System
BREATHINGThe basic function of your dog's respiratory system is to bring oxygen in to and remove carbon dioxide from the body. Knowing the symptoms of respiratory diseases can help you help your stay healthy.
Shelter Dog Adoption Tips for Success
ADOPTION Are you intimidated by the prospect of "rescuing" a dog from a shelter? One reason that you may be wary of adopting a dog from a shelter is not knowing how to choose. Adopting a dog from a shelter can be a rewarding process, if you're prepared to do a reasonable amount of research.
Canine Urinary Tract Infections
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTDoes your dog seem to be having trouble relieving his or her bladder? Learn how to recognize the signs of urinary tract infections and how to treat them before they spread.
What to do for Dog Diarrhea
SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIESIf you have dogs in your house for any length of time, you have likely experienced at least one bout of dog diarrhea. Beyond the pain in the tuckus involved in cleaning up the mess, you should know what causes diarrhea, and when it's important to see the vet.
What to do for a Dog Bite
DOG BEHAVIOR Getting bitten by a dog can be scary, and you may be tempted to run around in circles for a while, trying to figure out what to do. Here's our guide to help you manage the situation.
Top Ten Tips for Living with a Senior Dog
DOG HEALTH Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting, but it doesn’t take all that long for your exuberant puppy to grow into a senior dog who may have special needs. Here are the doggies.com top ten tips for taking care of your companion who has been with you through so much.