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    Puppy Care

    If you're thinking about getting a puppy or have just brought one home, here's what you need to know to give them the best possible start in life.

    1. Preparing for Your Puppy

      1. How to Conduct Puppy Temperament Tests

        Before you bring a new puppy into your home, one of the first things to do is get to know as much as you can about them.

      2. Puppy Preparedness: Get Your Home Ready

        Tips for getting your house – and everyone in it – ready for the new arrival.

      3. How to Choose a Dog Collar

        Choosing the right dog collar for your new pup can make all the difference when it comes to training.

      4. How to Choose a Dog Harness

         A dog harness can help prevent injury and things like choking or hacking.

      5. How to Choose a Dog Bed

        Your dog’s bed is a place where they do more than just sleep. It’s a place of refuge, where they go to rest and feel comfort. 

      6. Puppy Food -- Types, Feeding Schedule, and Nutrition

        Your new pet is ready for puppy food, and you want to make sure you start them off right.

    2. Puppy Training

      1. Get Started: Puppy Potty Training and Housebreaking

        Follow these guidelines to keep accidents to a minimum.

      2. How to Socialize Your Puppy

        Teach your puppy how to get along with others.

      3. Introducing Your Puppy to Your Senior Dog

        You may not be able to teach your old dog new tricks, but teaching them to welcome a new puppy into your home may be possible.

    3. Puppy Health

      1. Newborn Puppy Care: Formula and More

        Advice for caring for a puppy during the first weeks of its life.

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