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November 2023
Worming Puppies When Your Puppy Has Worms

Ensure your puppy's health with a proper worming schedule. Learn the key age milestones for treating worms in puppies, from liquid wormers to tablets, and keep your furry friend happy and healthy.

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June 2026
Feeding Basics: How to Choose the Right Food for Your Puppy

As a pet owner, you want to give your little companion the right start in life, and a healthy diet plays a big role.

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December 2024
How to Crate Train Your Puppy

Crate training can be a great way to help your puppy feel safe and secure. Learn how to crate train your puppy with our step-by-step guide, including tips for making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible

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July 2024
Tips For Bringing Home Your New Puppy

Get ready to welcome your new furry friend with our helpful tips for bringing home a new puppy. From preparing your home to establishing routines and training, we cover all the essential information to help you provide the best care for your new four-legged family member.

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December 2024
Top Tips For Exercising Your Puppy

Help your puppy grow up strong, healthy, and happy with our expert guide to exercising your furry friend. Learn about the benefits of regular physical activity for your puppy's physical and mental health, and find out how much exercise your puppy needs based on their breed, size, and age. With our top tips and creative ideas for fun and safe puppy exercise, you can keep your puppy entertained and stimulated while building a strong bond with them.

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June 2023
Puppy Parenting: Training Your Puppy to be Home Alone

As much as we want to spend every waking moment with our furry friends, most pet parents work either full or part-time. But how long can you leave them alone at home before it might become an issue?

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May 2023
How to Stop your Puppy Crying at Night

It's common for puppies to cry at night when they first come home with you. Here's what you can do to ease their nighttime wailing as they make the transition into your family.

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July 2023
How To Pick The Best Toys For Your Puppy

Keep your puppy happy and engaged with our guide to picking the best toys for your furry friend. Learn about the different types of toys available, from chew toys to puzzle toys, and find out how to choose toys that are safe and appropriate for your puppy's age and size. With our tips and recommendations, you can ensure that your puppy always has fun and stimulating toys to play with.

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May 2023
A Guide to Puppy-Proofing Your House

Preparing to bring a new puppy home? Keep your furry friend safe and secure by puppy-proofing your house first. This comprehensive guide to puppy-proofing provides all the tips and tricks you need to know.

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February 2024
Puppy Teething and Chewing

Puppy teething and chewing is a natural process as puppies lose their baby teeth and grow their adult teeth.

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February 2024
Desexing and Vaccination For Puppies

Vaccinating and desexing your new pup are two very important steps you can take to ensure they live a long and happy life. Not only does desexing help limit the number of unwanted and homeless animals, it can also help improve a dog’s behaviour.

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January 2023
How To Play With a Puppy

Any pet parent will tell you that a bored puppy is often a destructive puppy. Without their precious playtime, nothing is safe – from the garden, to furniture and even your favourite pair of shoes.

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January 2023
How to Puppy Proof Your Home

Bringing home your new furry baby can be an exciting time for you both! Puppies are often eager to explore everything as soon as they race through the door. To help keep your pet safe, it’s important to prepare your home and yard before their arrival.

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November 2014
My First Puppy! A Complete Guide

Getting a puppy will be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you will ever do.

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January 2017
The Importance of Microchips

Microchipping is not only a quick and painless procedure, but will help your buddy find their way home if they’re ever lost!

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February 2024
How To Train a Puppy To Walk On a Lead

Spending quality time out in the fresh air with your puppy is one of the joys your furry friend brings! However, for some owners, it isn’t always calm – there’s no quicker way to derail a stroll than taking a pup who won’t stop pulling on their leash!

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February 2024
How To Fit a Puppy Harness Correctly

We've put together a step by step guide to assist with your puppy's harness.

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January 2023
Leaving a Puppy Home Alone

Leaving a puppy home alone can come with plenty of stress and anxiety – for both you and them. While your schedule might need to flex a little around your new puppy, it’s inevitable that you will have to leave them at some point.

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February 2024
How To Get a Puppy To Sleep Through The Night

Nothing beats playing and puppy snuggles all day long. However, sometimes it can seem like these bundles of fur have a never-ending supply of energy during the day. Then, when the sun goes down, you have the joys of a puppy crying at night!

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June 2026
Am I Ready for a Puppy? Questions to Ask

If you're thinking of getting a new puppy, you probably already have a name picked out. But what else should you consider?

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May 2026
What to Expect at Your Puppy's First Health Check

A puppy health check is exactly what it sounds like: a full nose-to-tail assessment by a vet to make sure your new arrival is developing well.

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June 2026
Your First 30 Days With a New Dog: What to Expect

When you’re on a countdown to the day your four-legged new arrival joins the family, it’s always incredibly exciting.

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June 2026
The New Dog Parent Checklist: Everything You Need from Day One

While it is an undeniably wonderful experience bringing a new puppy or dog home, you’ll want to make sure that your home is ready for their arrival.

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August 2026
How to Stop Puppy Biting

If you're living with a new puppy, you know that puppy nipping can sometimes feel like a daily battle.

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