How to Choose the Right Dog for Your Family
Choosing a dog for your family is a big decision! As a new family member, your pup will need to get along with everyone, so it’s important to make sure you pick a breed that fit...
Choosing a dog for your family is a big decision! As a new family member, your pup will need to get along with everyone, so it’s important to make sure you pick a breed that fit...
As a cat owner, it's your responsibility to make sure that your feline is receiving optimal nutrition. But what does that even mean?
Remember back in March 2020, when you were quarantined inside your home? Yes, you had everything you could ever need inside your house. You had your comfy bed, food to eat, and ...
If you're not up and moving, there's a good chance that your cat isn’t either. But it’s not just a lack of exercise. The way you eat can affect not just how you look, but also h...
Chances are, no matter where you live, you’ve probably seen a couple of outdoor cats roaming your neighborhood more than once.
Responsible pet owners do everything they can to minimize any risks associated with fleas, but some places you might overlook include your outdoor garbage cans, shady areas, or ...
Heavy rains and big storms are common in the summer months, and this wet weather can actually help fleas thrive.
Regular cat flea treatment is essential to keep your feline friend safe from these disease-bearing insects. However, it's important to consider the safety of your cat and your o...
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Once you decide to take a plunge and adopt a puppy, one of your most important jobs as a new pet owner is figuring out ways to help your dog adjust to the sights, sounds and sen...
Your puppy is essentially starting from scratch, so you'll need to introduce him or her to a wide range of situations that your dog may not be too comfortable with from the get-go, but will gradually get used to over time.
Socializing your puppy is a lot easier during the fall when there are a wide variety of festivals and outdoor activities to enjoy. Here are a few autumn activity ideas that could prove to be beneficial.
Attend a training class. If your kids are back in school and you have a bit of extra time on your hands, consider joining a training class in your community. This will give your puppy a chance to meet and greet with other dogs in his or her age group, as well as dog owners. This will also allow your puppy to learn the elementary commands like sit, stay and lie down and other dog training basics that you can build on for the future.
Adopting a puppy is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it's your job to introduce your new dog to a wide variety of locales to ensure that he or she will be calm and collected in any situation. With anything, try and make sure it is always a positive experience.
This article is brought to you by the pet behavior experts at Hartz. When it comes to training your dog and cat, our knowledge and experience is guaranteed to make the process easy, smooth and fun!
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