Category Archives for Adopting a Dog or Puppy
Four Quick Tips: How To Adopt A Dog
Do you want to adopt a dog but worried about finding a dog that is the right match for your family? Worried about the dog being good with kids? The right energy level to match your lifestyle? Will the
Continue reading53 Questions You MUST Ask the Shelter BEFORE Adopting a Dog
Whether you are adopting from the humane society or a local rescue group, it’s so important to find out as much as possible about the dog you want to adopt. That is why I have put together a list of
Continue reading9 First-Time Puppy Owner Tips
Everything a First-Time Dog Owner Needs to Know There is a first time for everything, and becoming a first-time dog owner requires some planning, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences you will
Continue readingTop 10 Puppy Proofing Basics You Must Do Today
Are you ready to bring your puppy home? Have you puppy proofed your house yet? Just like if you were bringing home a new baby, your house needs to be safe for your new puppy. Oh yeah, puppies are cute
Continue readingWhat’s the Difference Between Spayed and Neutered?
The Difference in a Spay and Neuter is spay refers to a female dog being fixed and neuter is referring to a male dog being fixed. A female dog is spayed, removing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and both
Continue reading3 Big Clues to How Old is My Dog?
How Can I Tell the Age of My Adopted Dog? The first question most people ask about your dog is what breed he is. The second question is how old is he? But when adopting a dog, we don’t always know the
Continue readingTop 17 Reasons You Should Adopt a Dog
If you are looking for a reason why you should adopt a dog, I have 17 of them listed here. But honestly, I think there are hundreds of reasons adopting a rescue dog is the right thing to do. And there
Continue readingThe Best Way to Introduce a Second Dog Into Your Pack
So you’re thinking about adopting a second dog? Do you have a vision that both dogs will be best friends, play and run around the backyard together, then snuggle on the dog bed together at the end of
Continue readingHow to Temperament Test a Dog Before You Adopt
Knowing what to look for in a dog’s personality is an important part of adopting. You want to make sure to evaluate the dog before adopting him to make sure you choose the perfect dog for you. A
Continue readingWhat are the First Things I Need to Teach My New Puppy?
Are you wondering when or how to start training your puppy? The short answer is right NOW! The following puppy training basics will help you and your puppy start learning today! It’s never too early
Continue readingWhat’s the Difference Between a Dog Rescue and Humane Society or Shelter
If you’re ready to adopt a dog, you may be searching on an animal rescue site such as PetFinder or maybe planning on heading to your local humane society. But do you know the difference between the humane
Continue reading9 Reasons to Adopt a Mutt vs. a Pure Breed Dog
If you need a reason to Adopt a Mutt, here are 9 of them:When you adopt a mutt, you are saving a dog’s life. Shelters are full of mixed breed dogs that need a home. Mutts are always unique and
Continue readingThe Best Way to Surprise Someone with a Puppy for Christmas
Are you thinking of surprising someone close to you with a puppy for Christmas? We’ve all seen the videos or TV commercials where someone surprises their kids, wife or boyfriend with a cute little puppy
Continue readingTop 11 Reasons Why Adopting a Senior Dog is the Perfect Choice
Did you know, November Is National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month? Senior dogs are often overlooked at the shelter and rescues, well, simply because they are “old”. But I’m here to tell you adopting a
Continue readingThe First 7 Days – Bringing Your Adopted Dog Home
Congratulations on adopting your new dog! Bringing your adopted dog home is so exciting. I’m sure you are ready to bring her home, play and cuddle. Your dog is now part of your family! As a foster
Continue readingTop 250+ Best Dog Names for Your Dog
Good Dog Names for Your Dog One of the questions I get asked with every foster dog that is adopted from us is, “Can I change his/her name?” When we have a foster dog for even a couple of weeks,
Continue readingHow to Crate Train Your Dog or Puppy in 3 Easy Steps
Learn the 3 Easy Steps to Crate Train Your Puppy or Adult Dog Learning how to crate train your new puppy is essential to his training AND your sanity! As I write this, we are fostering a 4-month-old puppy,
Continue readingWhy Should I Crate Train My Dog?
When bringing home a new dog, whether it is a puppy or an adult dog, the crate can create a safe place for him during the transition to his new home. Crate training should be the first item on your list
Continue readingWhy You Should Adopt a Dog from a Foster-Based Rescue
Until becoming involved in fostering dogs, I really didn’t consider the difference between adopting a dog from a humane society or shelter vs. adopting a dog that is in foster care. I just figured
Continue readingHow to Become a Foster Home for Dogs
I realized I wanted to be a foster family for dogs after adopting our dog JJ. He was listed for adoption on PetFinder by a local rescue. This was our first experience with a foster-based rescue and it
Continue readingHow Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Nipping or Biting Me?
Every person that adopts a puppy will ask this question… how do I get my puppy to stop biting me? It’s important to understand that nipping is a natural behavior for a puppy.Puppy Nipping or Biting
Continue readingHow to Choose and Adopt the Perfect Dog for You
Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family So you’ve decided you’re ready to adopt a new puppy or dog… you’ve been searching Petfinder.com or getting ready to head over to your local humane
Continue readingHow to Potty Train a Puppy Fast & Easy
You brought home your new puppy, took him outside to show him where to go potty and he sniffs, plays, everything but doesn’t potty. So you take him inside and he squats and pees! Well, all I can
Continue readingBringing Your New Dog Home and the 3-3-3 Rule
Congratulations, you finally found the puppy or dog you want to adopt! I am super excited for you and I bet you can’t wait to bring your dog home from the shelter! But before you do, there are 4 things
Continue readingWhy NOT to use a Flexi-Leash or Retractable Leash
You are ready to bring home your rescue dog and you go shopping to pick out all the supplies you need: collar, leash, ID tag, food, bowls, toys, treats, bones, dog bed, and maybe a crate. You walk into
Continue readingThings to Know Before Getting a Dog
7 Important Questions to Ask Before Adopting a Dog So you have decided you want to adopt a puppy or dog. Now what? Adopting and owning a dog can be a wonderful experience and will definitely change
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