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Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Breeding: What to Expect from Your Dog After Mating

The time is finally here; you’re ready to mate your dog. You’ve read the books and scrolled through…

July 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Picking Up Your Puppy from the Breeder: What to Bring Along

Bringing a new four-legged family member home is an exciting time in anyone’s life - and also a bit…

July 25, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Quantity vs. Quality: Maximize the Chance Your Male Dog Impregnates a Female Dog

Ok, you’ll admit it; you can’t get enough of your pup! From his silky-smooth coat to his big…

July 21, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

What Do Breeders Do with Puppies That Don’t Sell?

Breeding has so many rewards, primarily in the new little lives produced that are intended to better…

July 14, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Breeding: When Is the Earliest You Can Breed a Dog?

It’s been said over and over again: timing is everything. A few extra minutes on the stove can be…

July 11, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

When Can You Bathe Your Dog After She Gave Birth?

Once your dog has given birth, it can be very tempting to give her a bath and clean her right up…

July 8, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Pregnancy: When Can You Feel Puppies Move?

Breeding dogs can be an exciting, rewarding, and incredible experience (when done safely and…

July 4, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Pregnancy: Can a Female Dog Get Pregnant When Not in Heat?

So, you’re the proud owner of an unfixed female dog. Chances are you’ve done some research on what…

June 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Pregnancy & Lactation: When Do Pregnant Dogs Get Milk?

Mother nature has created the perfect formula for rearing young; everything a puppy needs can be…

June 28, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Litters: How Many Litters Can Your Dog Have?

The cliché is true: dogs truly are man’s best friend. Our furry companions join in on our daily…

June 21, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Going into Heat After Dog Pregnancy: How Long Does It Take?

Like most mammals on this planet, pregnancy can only occur when certain conditions are met. One of…

June 20, 20223 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Breeding Dog Without Breeding Rights: What’s Legal and What’s Not

When you bring a dog into your home, the expectation is that you (as the owner) become fully…

June 19, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

How to Stud Your Dog for the First Time: Do It the Right Way

As us dog owners know, our personal pup is the best of all! As such, this love for our four-legged…

June 15, 20227 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

How to Pick a Puppy: Red Flags & What to Look For

Choosing the right puppy for you can be a challenge. And that’s putting it mildly! The hunt for a…

June 9, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Water Temperature: What Is The Best for Your Dog?

It’s amazing how the wrong temperature can totally ruin a thing. Soup’s too cold? You send it back…

May 26, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Puppy Weaning: When Do Puppies Stop Drinking Milk?

Joyful. Bright. Precious. These are just a few of the words that describe puppies. Gazing into their…

May 24, 20223 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Crate Training: Best (& Worst) Things to Put in the Crate at Night

Crate training has so many different techniques that differ between the daytime and the nighttime…

May 22, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Dog Soap Alternatives: Safe & Easy to Use

It’s bath time for your dog, and everything is going smoothly. You’ve adjusted the water to the…

May 11, 20224 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Your Neighbor’s Dog Is Pooping in Your Yard? Here’s What to Do

It’s that time of day again. Your shoes are laced, and your pup is leashed uptight. Off you go to…

May 1, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Why Don't Dogs Chew Their Food?

The candles are lit, and the table is set. The lights are turned down low, and ambient music flows…

April 17, 20222 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Puppy Socialization: Taking Your Puppy Out Before Vaccinations

There's an age-old debate in the dog world: should you take your puppy out before they've had their…

April 11, 20223 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

When Male Dogs Start to Lift Their Leg to Pee: Why and How It Happens

You walk your dog outside, as you do every day. Suddenly you notice something is different. They pee…

April 11, 20223 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Why Are Dogs so Expensive?

Preparing to buy a dog can be such an exciting time. Scrolling through photos of cute pups online…

March 18, 20225 min read
Dog Ownership & Care

Love Your Dog to Infinity? Science Explains Why

Dog ownership can feel like a fun, semi-secret club. Daily run-ins with other dog lovers are like…

February 27, 20225 min read
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