What is the Best Age to Neuter or Spay your Dog? In general, in small breed dogs (less than 50 pounds), we recommend spaying around 6 months. In large breed dogs (greater than 50 pounds), we recommend waiting until after skeletal maturity but before the second heat cycle (usually 12-15 months) in spayed female dogs […]
Do-it-Yourself Dog Toys Dog toys can be costly and often don’t last very long, they either get destroyed or lost in the back yard or behind the couch. Or worse.. you spend a bunch of money on a fancy dog toy and your dog shows no interest in your expensive doggy gift. So, why waste […]
How to Stop Puppy Whining Puppy Separation and Confinement How to stop the Whining, Crying and Howling! Puppies can become very dramatic the first few times in a crate and they will whine and cry when separated from their owners or left alone, especially for the first time. The puppy is afraid he is being […]
 DIY Puppy Care Supplies and First Aid Kit Here are some items that I personally can not live without in regards to pet care and I thought it would be a good idea to make a list of items you should have on hand when traveling or just in your house for those times […]
Bringing A New Puppy Home… When you bring your puppy home for the first time, first introduce them to the front yard to see if they have to go potty after the trip home. This is also a great time to introduce your new puppy to your other dogs. If you have more than one […]
Daisy teaches Coco to walk on a leash Trying to train my remaining Aussiedoodle puppy on the leash has been less than successful because she is on the timid side so I tied her to Daisy my amazing Standard Poodle and asked her to just walk.. she had no choice but to follow. It worked […]
How to make your own Puppy Pen out of PVC Pipes! Source:  Michele Clay Oak Hill, Florida This Portable Pet Enclosure is designed for temporary containment, ideal for travel or hotel use. The one above was made by Roverpet.com but if your handy you can make your own! Puppies, left to their own devices WILL get into […]
Welcome Home Do you have all your Puppy Gear? A first time puppy owner will need quite a few things to start off with, and it’s best if you’ve acquired these items before you bring your new puppy home. Have these supplies on hand when you bring your new puppy home: These are recommendations for […]
What Age Is Best for Puppy Socialization? Puppies are most accepting of new experiences between 3 and 12 weeks old. After that age, they become much more cautious of anything they haven’t yet encountered. From about 12 to 18 weeks old the opportunity to easily socialize the puppy ends-and with each passing week it becomes […]
The Differences between Male and Female Puppies You may have felt that choosing a breed was the biggest decision you had to make before getting a dog. But now that you have made that choice, you are now faced with a more basic decision: do you want a male dog, or a female? There is […]