Puppy Issues (17)
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Five Ways Having a New Pup Is Changing This Veterinarian’s Approach to Pediatric Patients
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 15, 2013Her name is Violet, and she’s at once as wonderful, adorable, taxing and terrible as all new pups are wont to be. She’s my newest, the first pup I’ve had in well over a decade and… Full Article ›
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For the Very Youngest Animals, Pain Management Is Critical
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 19, 2013Do animals feel pain? While the answer may seem to be an obvious “yes,” for many years the view was widely held that they didn’t, at least not in the way humans do. As my… Full Article ›
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Your Dog's Whining Decoded
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. What does it mean when my dog whines — and how can I stop it? A. At my house we affectionately call our Pug Willy Whiner. As a puppy, whenever he was tense, anxious or… Full Article ›
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Help! My Dog Lunges at My Face When We Play
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. Can I teach my dog not to lunge at my face? She does this when we're playing, but it can be painful sometimes. A. Lunging and mouthing are typical ways for dogs to play with each… Full Article ›
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Can I Teach My Puppy to Tolerate Petting?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My puppy gets squirmy when I try to play with her ears or feet, and struggles to get free. Can I help her get comfortable with petting? I’m worried this aversion will cause a problem… Full Article ›
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How Do I Stop My Puppy From Piddling When She Greets Someone?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My puppy piddles on the floor when she greets visitors at our front door. She doesn’t have accidents in the house at any other time and she’s friendly and enjoys people.… Full Article ›
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How Can I Prepare My Child to Care for a Dog?
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013Q. My son wants a puppy, and while I think it could be an excellent opportunity to teach him responsibility, I’m concerned that the work will ultimately fall on me. How do I know if he’s… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy's First Year: Training By the Numbers
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013The best way to ensure that your puppy develops into a well-balanced adult dog is by teaching him some basic behaviors when he's young. But how do you know where to start and when to… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog Race Through My House?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. Why does a perfectly relaxed dog jump up and start tearing around the house at a hundred miles an hour out of nowhere? A. Trainers and behaviorists call these FRAPs: frenetic random… Full Article ›
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Common Behavior Problems in Puppies
Dec 26, 2012Very young puppies are so cute, it's hard to imagine that within a few months, they'll graduate from their "I-just-want-to-please-you" stage and enter their… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 8 to 12 Weeks
Jan 23, 2013Two waggly ears, four furry paws, one cute little tail — yep, she’s definitely a puppy. Whether you choose a wiry Weimaraner or a perky Poodle, you’re about to witness playful… Full Article ›
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Your Puppy: What to Expect at 13 to 16 Weeks
Jan 25, 2013Those big puppy-dog eyes, his soft, slobbery tongue. Let’s face it. Your new puppy is simply irresistible. These next few weeks together will be a time of joy and bonding. With a little… Full Article ›