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Introducing puppies to bath time when they are young will set them up for a lifetime of baths to come. Old fashioned wisdom was to wash dogs only 2-3 times a year, but times have changed. Now that dogs have taken their places as “family,” living in homes and often lounging on the furniture, keeping them clean is more important than ever before.Modern pet shampoos have come a long way, and now it is easy to find products that leave pets' fur clean, lustrous, and fresh without causing dryness or d …

With social distancing still in place, many puppies are missing out on crucial socialization. Lack of socialization at a young age can lead to a lifetime of behavioral problems — including but not limited to separation anxiety, noise phobia, leash reactivity, and fear aggression. With proper safety and health precautions, it is possible to provide your puppy with safe, necessary socialization experiences — and have fun doing it!Did you know...Socialization Can Be Done at Home!Socialization inclu …

How to Crate Train your Dog in 3 StepsCrate training makes housebreaking simpler, and will be the foundation for obedience training that follows. Without crate training it is possible for your pet to develop destructive behaviors such as chewing household objects. By following these 3 steps, your pet will become confident, outgoing, and obedient. Crates represent a den environment which is instinctively comforting to dogs.Step 1: Buy the crateClearly, these two would require slightly different s …