7 Behaviors to Look For in a New Puppy
At Petland Miami, we love helping people pick out the best breed for them and introducing them to our puppies. Our highly-trained…
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Stories, guides, and everyday wisdom from our community of pet lovers.
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5 Signs Your Children Are Ready for a Puppy
Your kids have begged, pleaded, and created a PowerPoint presentation to convince you that they’re ready for a puppy. They’ve promised to…
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5 Common Mistakes New Puppy Owners Make
Congratulations on your decision to become a pet parent to an adorable puppy! You have many years of happiness to look forward…
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Holiday Fun for Your New Puppy
The holiday season is a magical time of year, especially for those of you who just got puppies! Puppies are the perfect…
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How to Crate Train Your New Puppy to Reduce Crying at Night
Puppies experience many significant transitions, back-to-back, during the first few months of their lives. They’re born, wean with their littermates, transfer to…
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How to Use Treats as Positive Reinforcement
Training your new puppy can feel like a full-time job. It requires patience and remaining firm and consistent. At times, training a…
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Petland Miami Returns to the WOW Center
The entire team at Petland Miami is grateful for being in the business of connecting people with their paw-fect pets and puppies. …
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The Best Dog Parks in Florida for Puppies
When you begin socializing your puppy with other humans and dogs, it’s important that your puppy has positive experiences. Puppies are impressionable,…
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Which Puppy Breeds Are Best For Families?
Growing up with a family dog is part of the iconic American childhood experience. In order to create wonderful memories and preserve…
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Prepare Your Home for a Puppy
Congratulations! You’re about to bring your very first puppy home! You’re probably bursting with excitement, and you might even be overwhelmed. That’s…
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Autumn Activities for Your New Puppy
Break out the sweaters and pour the hot cocoa, it’s autumn! The leaves are turning colors, and everything under the sun is…
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5 Puzzle and Brain Games to Make Your Puppy Smarter
Are you looking for a fun game that’ll mentally stimulate your puppy or make them smarter? If so, look no further than…
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Cavapoo: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love
The Cavapoo is an adorable, fluffy dog that’s a mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle breeds. Apart from their…
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Petland Miami Gives WOW Center a Visit
On August 19, 2022, our staff and puppies met with our wonderful friends at the WOW Center for another round of puppy…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Puppy’s Paws Clean
Your puppy’s paws are super cute and delicate. So you should always take precautions when you take them out for a walk.…
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Puppy Teeth Stages: What You Need to Know
Congratulations on your new puppy! In the next few weeks, you and your furry friend will build a beautiful friendship that will…
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Petland Largo Donates A Puppy to Patriot Service Dogs
We’re honored to announce that we’ve recently donated one of our adorable puppies to a veteran in need. At Petland Largo, we…
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How to Help Your Puppy Adjust to Their New Home
Congratulations! Your new puppy is finally home and ready to live a wonderful life with you. In the next few weeks, months,…
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A Guide to Puppy Baths 101
Bathing is an important part of your puppy’s general care and well-being. By bathing your puppy on a regular basis, you help…
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Petland Miami Visits WOW Center for Puppy Therapy
On July 15, 2022, we joined our friends at the WOW Center for a fun, playful session of puppy therapy! Our beautiful,…
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Petland Visits David Posnack Jewish Community Center
On July 15, 2022, our fluffy puppies went to the David Posnack Jewish Community Center (JCC) for an exciting playtime session. Puppy…
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What to Expect During Your Puppy’s First Vet Visit
Taking your puppy to the vet for the first time can be stressful. From the unfamiliar people to the strange medical tools,…
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7 Must-Have Puppy Supplies
Getting a new puppy? Congratulations! You have a fur-ever friend you’ll be able to count on for the rest of your life.…
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5 Signs You’re Ready for A New Puppy
Do you find yourself looking at pictures of your dream puppy? Do you enjoy going to your pet store to play with…
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Top 6 Common Questions New Puppy Parents Ask
Congratulations on bringing a new puppy into your life! We cannot emphasize the changes your home and life will go through in…
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Pet Safety Tips for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is your chance to spend time with your family and friends–and yes, even your puppy is invited! But like most…
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Petland Puppies Give WOW Center a Visit
On May 20, 2022, we took our beautiful puppies to the WOW Center for a fun-filled time of puppy therapy! We were…
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10 Helpful Tips for First Time Puppy Parents
A new puppy means a lifetime of kisses, playtime, and an unbreakable friendship! You’ll love being around your adorable best friend, whether…
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Petland Miami Visits Sodalis of Largo
Our Petland Miami staff and puppies recently visited the wonderful community at Sodalis Senior Living Center in Largo, Florida. We had a…
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The First Week: A Guide for First Time Puppy Parents
Congratulations on your new puppy! Your little furball is going to be your new four-legged best friend for many years to come.…
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Petland Hosts In-Store National Pet Day Carnival
We had so much fun at our National Pet Day Carnival on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Petland Pembroke Pines. Filled with…
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Petland Goes to Sodalis of Largo
Our staff at Petland Miami brought our cute and cuddly puppies to the lovely Sodalis Senior Living community in Largo, Florida. We…
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What You Need to Know Before Buying A Puppy
Bringing home a puppy is one of the most precious—and challenging—moments of your life. In the next couple of months, your life…
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A Guide to Doodle Dog Breeds and Poodle Mixes
It’s undeniable that the Poodle is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. It currently sits at #5…
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Petland Visits WOW Center Miami
On March 18, 2022, we took our cute puppies on a little trip to visit our wonderful friends at the WOW Center.…
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Petland Joins Doral City Place for Doggy Yoga
It was a great pleasure to have joined our friends for a yoga class at Doral City Place on Saturday, March 12. …
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Morkie Poo vs. Morkie: What’s the Difference?
Morkie, Morkie Poo, Morkipoo…it’s so easy to get these dog breeds mixed up! Both dogs are wonderful, lovable, fluffy pooches who love…
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Petland Miami Participates in Largo Beach Cleanup
As part of our mission to better our communities, our Petland staff and volunteers recently participated in a beach cleanup at the…
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Petland Miami Joins in the Miami Power Team Toy Drive
On December 19, 2021, our staff and volunteers from our Petland stores helped our community make this Christmas feel wonderful and special…
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Dog Park 101: Tips To Help Your Puppy On Their First Visit
When can I take my puppy to the dog park? You should take your puppy to the dog park once they have…
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Petland Puppies Visit Southwest Focal Point Center
On December 9, 2021, our staff and adorable puppies visited our friends at the Southwest Focal Point Center in Pembroke Pines, FL.…
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The Best Howl-iday Gifts for Your Puppy
Christmas is right around the corner so it’s time to begin shopping for the best presents for everyone special in your life!…
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The Best Christmas Puppies For Every Kind of Person
Finding the perfect gift for your friend or family member can be a challenging task. Yes, there are plenty of clothes, books,…
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Spaying and Neutering Dogs: What You Should Know
Spaying and neutering a puppy is an important decision that every puppy parent has to make. We at Petland want to remind…
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Petland Donates Turkeys for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving week, as part of our commitment to our community, our staff from Petland Miami recently made a generous donation of…
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Traveling with Your Puppy: A Complete Guide on Tips
Traveling is a magical, breathtaking experience for many people. Having the chance to see different parts of the world and enjoy new…
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10 Ways to Relieve Your Puppy’s Boredom
Has your puppy ever barked at you non-stop for no reason at all? Do you often come home to a house in…
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How to Stop Your Puppy’s Territory Marking
It’s happened again: your puppy lifted their leg up and started peeing in every corner of your house. No matter what you…
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Sexual Maturity in Puppies: What to Expect
Maturity occurs the same way with all puppies. One moment you have a cute little puppy in your arms and the next…
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Petland Visits WOW Center for Puppy Therapy
We recently had an amazing time meeting with our friends at the WOW Center for puppy therapy in Miami, FL. Our amazing…
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Tips to Tire Your High-Energy Puppy Out
Do you come home to a mess from your puppy every day? Does your furry friend act a little bit too high-energy…
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What are a Puppy’s Personality Types?
Whether you know it or not, puppies are just like people. They have different personalities that can be categorized into various personality…
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5 Common Puppy Playing Behavior
Does your puppy play-bow at you often? If so, consider it an invitation for a fun playtime session with your furry friend.…
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Petland Celebrates at Annual Bow-Wow Ween Event
On Saturday, October 9, we had a bark-tacular time celebrating Halloween with our furry friends at the annual Bow-Wow Ween event in…
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Basic Puppy Training 101: Everything You Need to Know
Now, you may think dog training seems like more work than anything else, especially if your pooch has a stubborn or bold…
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How to Train Your Puppy to Accept Handling
Teaching a puppy to accept handling is a huge step in puppy training. Like humans, puppies undergo a crucial 16-week development that…
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How to Brush Your Puppy’s Teeth
Did you know that puppy grooming goes beyond stylish hair and cute bows? Keeping your furry friend in tip-top shape usually includes…
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The Pros and Cons of Dog Training Classes
Training your puppy is a challenge you’ll go through during the first year of their homecoming. Even if your adorable, loving little…
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10 Best Toys for Teething Puppies
Whether it’s biting, chewing, or licking, puppies love to explore with their mouths. They’ll sink their teeth into any object that comes…
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Choosing the Right Food for your Puppy
What should I feed my new puppy? Young puppies should be fed puppy food that’s specially formulated to meet their nutritional needs.…
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How to Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting
Your puppy’s mouth is full of 28 tiny razor-sharp teeth that seem to love nipping at your toes and fingers! Don’t take…
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10 Fun House Games to Play with Your Puppy
Playtime with your puppy can be a joyful and exhilarating time for the both of you—a pup’s energy never gets old! However,…
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How To Puppy Proof Your House and Backyard
Congratulations on your new puppy! The two of you are slowly getting to know each other as you live together at home.…
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A Complete Guide on Puppy Socialization
What is the best thing about puppies? Some owners would say their insatiable playfulness. Others would mention their unconditional love. And other…
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When Do Puppies Need to Be Dewormed?
When it comes to puppies, worms are nearly impossible to escape. Puppies love to play and explore, even if it means rolling…
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How To Train Your Puppies To Eat Solid Food
Eating is a big part of your puppy’s health and development. From the time puppies are born, they receive nutrients and vitamins…
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5 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
When you’re going on a fun vacation with your dog, pet friendliness likely plays a huge role in what you look for…
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5 Tips to Protect Your Puppy From Home Fires
A puppy is a valued member of any family. Their charm, unconditional love, and friendly demeanor make them a joy to have…
