About Choosing A Shelter Puppy
Saving a dog from a shelter is one of the most soul-satisfying things a dog lover can do. But choosing the right one can be tough. Shelters are stressful places to visit, with lots of dogs jammed into small, harshly lit, noisy spaces. The surroundings can make dogs depressed, anxious, even manic,...
Choosing a shelter dogMarch 31st, 2011
Dogs fall into one of two groups: mixed breeds and purebreds. Purebreds generally conform to a specific "breed standard" because their parents and other ancestors are all members of the same breed. Therefore, you'll have a pretty good idea of what general behavioral and physical characteristics a...
October 6th, 2010
Liking dogs and liking having a dog are two very different things. The sad truth is that millions of pets are surrendered to shelters around the country every year; the good news is that your future...
July 19th, 2010
When looking for canine companionship, people often opt for a puppy because, well, they're so darn cute. But many also believe adult dogs who've been abandoned or surrendered to shelters are somehow...
July 9th, 2010
Every holiday season brings its share of must-have gifts. What other time of year do people willingly line up--sometimes in bitter cold--for computer games? But puppies have been Christmas crowd pleasers...
June 30th, 2010
By the time you bring your new puppy home, say at eight weeks of age, she should already be accustomed to an indoor domestic environment (especially one with noises) and well-socialized with people....
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