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• Plants Toxic to Puppies
  We all want the best for our new puppies, but puppies can be adventurous and usually want to explore through their mouths by biting, chewing and licking, hence leading them to be inadvertently at risk to danger and harm. Puppies can especially bite and chew things in the backyard out of curiosity or boredom, so in our very own backyard we must be vigilant, as there could be something potentially [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• Why Is My Puppy Not Eating Dry Food?
  Picky eating can be a quirk associated with an individual puppy or a sign of something more serious. If your puppy is not eating dry food, consider the following: Is My Puppy Healthy? A sudden change in appetite or feeding behaviour can indicate a health issue of some variety. Your puppy may have an upset stomach, intestinal problems, or oral/ dental discomfort. If your puppy has stopped eating [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• Why Male Puppies Mark Their Territory
  Owners with male puppies are often all too familiar with the casual cocking of a leg at every lamppost along your walking route. Territory marking behaviour is most common amongst male puppies which have progressed through adolescence. Puppy owners are often able to accept that territory marking is part of their puppy’s behaviour but sometimes struggle to be understanding when this behaviour [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• How Do Puppy Energy Levels Change as They Age?
  Much like humans, puppies go through stages of varying energy levels and changing behaviour. This is an evolutionary advantage which allows puppies to learn quickly and keep up with the pack. While increased energy levels are great for your puppy, they can lead to some frustrating experiences in the home. This guide will discuss the changes in puppy energy levels, what behaviours to expect, and [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• Training a Puppy to Walk On a Leash
  Puppies aren’t born knowing how to walk on a leash. It’s up to you to show them how to respond to the leash and behave appropriately. Why Should I Train My Puppy to Walk on a Leash? Puppies are naturally curious. They love to explore their world. For this reason, it’s extremely practical to teach your puppy to walk using a leash. Walking is great exercise for you and your puppy and a leash serves [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• Preventing and Treating Dehydration in Puppies
  Puppies are active animals, abound with energy. To support this active lifestyle, they need countless volumes of water. When your puppy doesn’t get enough water, they can quickly become dehydrated. Left untreated, this can cause significant pain and discomfort, and even death. This article discusses how to diagnose, treat, and prevent puppy dehydration.   Why do Puppies Become Dehydrated? [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• How Do Puppy Energy Levels Change as They Age?
  Much like humans, puppies go through stages of varying energy levels and changing behaviour. This is an evolutionary advantage which allows puppies to learn quickly and keep up with the pack. While increased energy levels are great for your puppy, they can lead to some frustrating experiences in the home. This guide will discuss the changes in puppy energy levels, what behaviours to expect, and [ Click on the picture for the full article ]
• Why Do Puppies Like Kisses?
  Few experiences can top the feeling you get when your puppy greets you at the door with a wagging tail and plenty of kisses. Puppy kisses, after all, are one of the best parts about owning a puppy. But why do puppies love to give kisses? Puppies seem to crave licking. Sometimes to the point where we, as owners, wish they didn’t. Surely there is a simple biological answer to this, right? Well, [ Click on the picture for the full article ]