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Angela B.
Puppies.com Partners with Fetch Pet Insurance: What New Puppy Owners Need to Know
A swallowed sock. An injury at the dog park. The unexpected happens. Learn why pet insurance matters for new puppies and how to get covered from day one.
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Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB
The Breeder is the Most Important Person in a Puppy's Life
The breeder plays an important and critical role in the health and well-being of their puppies.
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Puppies.com Partners with Fetch Pet Insurance: What New Puppy Owners Need to Know
A swallowed sock. An injury at the dog park. The unexpected happens. Learn why pet insurance matters for new puppies and how to get covered from day one.
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: What Every Puppy Owner and Breeder Needs to Know
Hip dysplasia affects up to 20% of dogs — but the right breeder, diet, and early intervention can make all the difference. Here is what every puppy owner needs to know.
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Week by Week: How Breeders Shape Healthy Behavioral Development
The difference between a confident adult dog and a fearful one often starts in the first 8 weeks of life. Here is what happens week by week, and why it matters whether you are a breeder or someone selecting a new puppy.
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The Puppies.com App Is Here: Find Your Perfect Puppy or Manage Your Listings From Anywhere
The Puppies.com app is now available for iPhone and Android. Puppy seekers can now search thousands of verified puppy listings, set alerts, and message breeders directly from their phone, for free. Breeders, manage your listings, connect with buyers 24/7, and never miss an inquiry from a buyer again. Create your profile and edit listings from the palm of your hand! Already have a Puppies.com account? No problem, log in to the app using your user name and password for a seamless experience.
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How to Take a Great Puppy Video for Your Listing
Listing tip for breeders: how to take videos of your puppies for listings and the message center.
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The Breeder is the Most Important Person in a Puppy's Life
The breeder plays an important and critical role in the health and well-being of their puppies.
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Puppies.com Breeder Membership Plans: Simple, Transparent Pricing
Puppies.com breeder membership plans. Simple, transparent, and flexible for today's modern dog breeders.
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Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 3: Training and Managing Mouthing Behavior in Dogs
Use the Environment to Set Your Dog Up For Success This blog about strategies for managing mouthing in dogs is the final in a 3-part series. If you missed them, you can read Part I and Part 2. Most interventions aim to limit your dog’s mouthing while also reinforcing behaviors you like. Many people struggle [ ]
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Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 2: Meeting Your Dog’s Mouthing Needs
Strategies to Reduce Mouthing I’m excited to tell you that you have many strategies available to help reduce mouthing in your pup. Chances are that you’ll need a combination of strategies in order to make a dent in this natural, and therefore very common, behavior. 🐕 Key takeaway: Even though mouthing is normal for dogs, [ ]
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Much Ado About Mouthing, Part 1: What Is Mouthing in Dogs and Why Does It Happen?
What is Mouthing in Dogs? Whether you have a puppy, a young dog, or an adult dog, you have likely experienced mouthing. Mouthing is when a dog places their teeth on human skin or clothing. Although it can look similar to biting, it is generally considered a different behavior. Mouthing is extremely common in dogs [ ]
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New Puppy Essentials Checklist: What You Need Before Bringing Your Puppy Home
Why Preparing for Your New Puppy Matters Bringing home a new puppy? The Puppies.com new puppy essentials checklist will help prepare you for everything youll need during the first few weeks, and beyond. The first days are full of discovery, bonding, and learning for both you and your new companion. The last thing you want [ ]
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Bringing Home a Brand New Baby Puppy
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting and scary It pays off to be prepared before you bring your new puppy home for the first time Bringing home an 8-week-old puppy is equal parts magical and overwhelming. If youre feeling excited and a little terrified, you’re completely normal. One way to help quell the terror [ ]
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