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• Managing Your Attention-Seeking Puppy
  Puppies love attention. They crave for it, they cry for it, and when they get it, they will do anything to keep that attention focused on them. Your puppy does not care if the attention that you are giving him is in response to something positive or something negative. All he cares about is getting attention from you.
  
  
• Basic Puppy Care – First Weeks
  After you select the puppy of your dreams, you get to take him home without a manual to tell you how to succeed at raising him. The first night is always hard because the puppy will start to miss his Mom and other siblings. He may cry or whine through out the night. One can hardly blame puppies for their actions.
  
  
• Buying A New Puppy: Should You Choose A Newborn Or A Matured Puppy
  Are you planning on getting a new-born puppy or perhaps one that has aged just a bit? More mature puppies that are around 6 months old are the best age. Bringing home a more mature puppy is easier than bringing home a baby puppy. The reason for this is that an older puppy will more likely have outgrown his baby ways such as excessive chewing and biting, and most importantly – should be potty trained!
  
  
• Choosing a Puppy
  Choosing the right canine or puppies for your household is very important. Will the dog get along with kids? Will the dog get along with other animals in the household? Does the dog have a good disposition? These are some of the questions you might ask when deciding what kind of dog you want.
  
  
• Dog Breeding and Whelping
  Dog breeding in Great Britain has reached a condition which may be esteemed as an art. At no other time, and in no other country, have the various canine types been kept more rigidly distinct or brought to a higher level of perfection. It is the experience of many observers that the first whelps born in a litter are the strongest, largest, and healthiest puppies.
  
  
• Exercising Your Puppy
  Puppies can be quite active and they need exercise to keep them in good shape. Usually a brisk thirty to sixty minute walk can be quite invigorating for them. Evaluate your dog's needs and formulate an exercise plan that will work for both of you.
  
  
• Dog Travel – Keeping Your Dog Safe When Traveling By Airplane
  When you have to fly your dog by plane in order to travel to a new destination, the last thing most of us want is to stuff him in a box while he sits in the cargo area during the entire flight. Unfortunately, if you have no other choice but to use the airlines for your travel needs, your dog will have be placed in a crate for the flight.
  
  
• Kids and Puppies
  Children should be prepared and told about the new pet coming. They should ask questions about anything they are uncertain of concerning the puppy. They should be told how to treat the new puppy so it won't feel scared or frightened and try to bite. Read a book concerning puppy care to the child. Show them how to pick up the puppy without hurting it.
  
  
• Puppy Safety
  Before you bring the pup home, you will need to dog proof your home. Much like a curious child, your puppy will be into everything. You must keep a vigilant watch over what goes into your puppy's mouth.
  
  
• Puppy-Proofing Your Home
  All it takes is just one little circumstance to go unnoticed which can cause a great deal of pain to your puppy. These little animals have an insatiable appetite when it comes to curiosity. Everything they see and smell looks like a great adventure and from their point of view, it's all open territory. They see no danger and instead move forward to check things out. This is why you want to take the following safety prevention measures so that you can somewhat “puppy-proof” your house.
  
  
• Socialization of Your Puppy
  The first few months of the puppy's life is the best time to introduce him to all the wonders in the world. Expose the pups to everyday chores in the household. As soon as you bring the new pup home, introduce him to the family in a quiet setting. This gives him time to get to know the person without the noise of many people in the background.
  
  
• Cats Are Not Chew Toys
  Puppies will chew on anything in sight. It is quite natural for the puppy to want to chew. Like small children, they put everything in their mouth to learn about it. You must let the puppy know which items are bad for him to chew on - and be sure he knows the cat is NOT a chew toy!
  
  
• Wet Puppies: The Dreaded Doggie Bath
  Puppies either love or hate the water. There is no middle ground. When giving a puppy a bath, consider two things. Do you know how and how many times a month should it be done? Bathing the animal too much will strip away essential oils needed to keep the coat shiny.