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Before You Buy that Puppy -- "How much is that doggy in the window, the one with the waggly tail...?" Familiar words to an old tune suggests that many people at one time or another consider having a dog as a pet.
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Puppy Temperament Testing -- In order to determine which pup is right for you, you have to take a good look at the pup's personality. Animal behaviorists describe five areas of motivation or "drives" that determine behavior in dogs: Prey Drive, Defense Drive, Food Drive, Fighting Drive and Sex Drive.
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The Joy of Having Puppies! -- One of the greatest thrills for a little boy or girl is having new puppies in the home. Puppies, dogs and having a puppy bring a sense of well being and comfort to people of all ages, whether young or old.
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Puppy Love: Wonderful Companions -- Everybody loves puppies. Who can resist those cute little faces and wet noses? Puppies can be a lot of fun, but they also come with a lot of added responsibility.
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Puppy Arthritis -- So many people ask if puppies can get arthritis, because it is not something you usually associate with youth. However, the answer is that puppyhood is the time we should consider how to prevent our older dogs from the onset of arthritis.
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Puppy Vaccinations -- Vaccine recommendations vary in different locations, and individual dogs have different needs; here is what is available:
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Puppy Training Tips -- Why is house training your puppy so important? To make your life easier! When your dog finds out he is your master, instead of the opposite, you are in big trouble because your puppy will do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Puppy training tips become handy in this situation because it will help you to teach your puppy proper behaviour and it will put you in the right position.
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Puppy Potty Training Tips -- Each time you want your new puppy to poop or urinate, try to repeat the same words over. You can use whatever words you want, like "go poop" or "go potty." By repeating the same words each time, it will become another command for your puppy, and she will be able to do it when you mention the command.
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Crate Training Dogs & Puppies: FAQ -- Answers the "How's" and "Why's" of crate training, the fastest and most humane housetraining method for dogs of all ages.
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7 Puppy Naming Tips -- You’ve picked out the perfect puppy. You spent hours on the internet, researching the right breed for you and your family. Then you went from breeder to breeder or humane society to humane society, meeting and greeting pups until you find just the right match. Now what? He needs a name!
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