Get ready to meet a lot of dogs named Max or Bella. Those were the top male and female dog names of 2018. Administrators of Rover.com, the largest network of dog walkers and in-home pet sitters, poured over more than one million dog names on their extensive database. Some of the names are more traditional, … Read More »
Puppies
Why You Should Consider Donating to Animal Charities
Approximately 7.6 million companion pets are surrendered to a shelter every year; 4.2 million are dogs and 1.4 million dogs are euthanized. Animals have no voice of their own, no social safety net and very few rights under the law. They are vulnerable and, unfortunately, mistreated more often than most of us would like to … Read More »
What Everyone Should Know About Puppy Mills
Saturday (September 15th) is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day, giving us all reason to pause and consider the plight of the many animals that are bred and born in these types of facilities, and forced to endure horrific, squalid conditions. Puppy mills are large-scale businesses that breed dogs. The primary focus of a puppy mill … Read More »
10 Things You Forgot About Raising a Puppy
Whether you are bringing home your very first puppy or you are adding to your canine family, it’s easy to forget how challenging it can be raising a puppy. It’s exciting, overwhelming, and a lot of work. Unfortunately, those little darlings don’t come with an owner’s manual. Here are some things you may have … Read More »
5 Things You Can Easily Forget When Training Your Dog
As any dog owner knows, training your dog – or puppy – can be challenging! There are so many different methods out there, so many things to remember and your puppy’s demands can seem relentless at times. As the owner/operator of Canine Campus for the last 19 years (and counting), I’ve worked with thousands of … Read More »
Should You Feed Your Puppy Adult Dog Food?
Do you have a puppy or are you planning to adopt a puppy in the future? It’s important to buy things your puppy needs like chew toys, a bed and a crate. But by far the most important item you will buy your puppy is food. You might be wondering if it’s OK to feed … Read More »
How to Curb Unwanted Chewing in Puppies
Are you tired of yelling “No – bad puppy!” whenever your puppy chews on things he or she shouldn’t, only to have your puppy continue to chew on something again – and again – in a very short time? Unwanted chewing is a behavior that can just about drive you crazy (especially when they want … Read More »
How to Choose the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle
Whether you are looking for a purebred puppy or want to rescue an adult dog, choosing the right breed for your personality and lifestyle is extremely important. Although many people are content with a mixed-breed puppy, most people would like some idea of the breed and characteristics of their precious ball of fur. So how … Read More »