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  • How to Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Household Pets

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    How to Introduce Your New Puppy to Your Household Pets

    They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, which couldn’t be more true for animals!  This article will cover protocols and best practices for introdu...

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  • 5 Adorable DIY Halloween Costumes for Puppies

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    5 Adorable DIY Halloween Costumes for Puppies

    What’s cuter than a puppy? A puppy dressed up in a Halloween costume! With the spookiest holiday of the year coming up in just a couple weeks, you might be asking yourself how yo...

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  • How to Keep Your Puppy Safe & Happy While You’re at Work

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    How to Keep Your Puppy Safe & Happy While You’re at Work

    Getting a new puppy is a huge joy and a big responsibility. Before you bring your first furry friend home, it’s a good idea to plan how you’ll keep your puppy safe and content ...

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  • How to Correct 4 Common Puppy Behavior Problems

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    How to Correct 4 Common Puppy Behavior Problems

    Your brand-new puppy is an innocent bundle of fluffy joy that can do no wrong! We know the feeling, but sooner or later, reality will set in and you’ll discover that while your p...

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  • 8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Puppy

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    8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Puppy

    So, you’re thinking about becoming a puppy parent! Starting pet parenthood with a new fur baby might cause nervous excitement. That’s totally normal, and Petland Miami is here ...

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  • 8 Tips for First Time Dog Owners

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    8 Tips for First Time Dog Owners

    Bringing your first puppy home is thrilling and nerve-wracking all at once! You want to provide all the love and care that your fur baby will need. And you also want to troubleshoo...

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  • Best New Tech for Puppy Owners in 2023

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    Best New Tech for Puppy Owners in 2023

    What unites cutting-edge technology with soft puppies, you ask?  The year 2023! Artificial intelligence has been rapidly integrating with everyday devices to transform these p...

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  • Things to Know Before Buying a Puppy from a Private Seller

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    Things to Know Before Buying a Puppy from a Private Seller

    If you thought the only place to get a purebred puppy is at a pet store, you’re actually mistaken. Pet stores are the least popular place to buy puppies. According to statistics,...

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  • How to Crate Train Your New Puppy to Reduce Crying at Night

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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 pet stores where...

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  • How to Use Treats as Positive Reinforcement

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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 puppy can involve getting up at all hours of the...

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  • 5 Ways to Keep Your Puppy’s Paws Clean

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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. Here are some ways you can keep your puppy’s paws...

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  • Puppy Teeth Stages: What You Need to Know

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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 last a lifetime. You’ll also witness your puppy’...

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  • How to Help Your Puppy Adjust to Their New Home

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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, and years, you’ll learn everything about your little f...

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  • A Guide to Puppy Baths 101

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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 keep their skin and coat clean at all times. Bathtime...

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  • What to Expect During Your Puppy’s First Vet Visit

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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, a vet’s office is an intimidating space for you and you...

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  • Puppy Products For New Puppy Parents

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    Puppy Products For New Puppy Parents

    Finding the perfect products for a puppy is tricky for first-time dog owners. From dog beds to collars, there are so many things puppies need to be happy!  Most new puppy pare...

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  • 5 Signs You’re Ready for A New Puppy

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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 puppies all the time? If so, it sounds like you want a new puppy! Pu...

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  • Top 6 Common Questions New Puppy Parents Ask

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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 the next couple of weeks.  Despite their small, s...

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  • Pet Safety Tips for Memorial Day

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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 holidays, there are certain customs we have that are...

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  • 10 Helpful Tips for First Time Puppy Parents

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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 it’s taking them out for long walks...

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  • The First Week: A Guide for First Time Puppy Parents

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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. The first week you bring your new puppy home is a tou...

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  • What You Need to Know Before Buying A Puppy

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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 will change for the better as it has for so many...

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  • Dog Park 101: Tips To Help Your Puppy On Their First Visit

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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 all their vaccinations and are at least 16 weeks old. An extra week or two wo...

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  • The Best Howl-iday Gifts for Your Puppy

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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! While you plan out shopping trips and compare gift it...

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  • The Best Christmas Puppies For Every Kind of Person

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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, and toys to choose from, but those presents aren’t g...

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  • Spaying and Neutering Dogs: What You Should Know

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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 you (and all other puppy parents) how crucial it is to have...

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  • Traveling with Your Puppy: A Complete Guide on Tips

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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 foods, cultures, and sights is what makes life ...

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  • 10 Ways to Relieve Your Puppy’s Boredom

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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 shambles? Is your furry friend chewing on the furniture again? If you’ve ans...

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  • How to Stop Your Puppy’s Territory Marking

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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 do, your little buddy continues to do what he wants, rega...

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  • Sexual Maturity in Puppies: What to Expect

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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 they’re acting out against you—kind of like a mini teenager!&nb...

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  • Tips to Tire Your High-Energy Puppy Out

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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 sometimes? If so, don’t fret too much—restlessness is a common beh...

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  • What are a Puppy’s Personality Types?

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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 types. And like people, a puppy can hav...

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  • 5 Common Puppy Playing Behavior

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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. Play signals are a great opportunity for you to bond with...

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  • Petland Celebrates at Annual Bow-Wow Ween Event

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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 K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park. At the free eve...

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  • Basic Puppy Training 101: Everything You Need to Know

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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 personality, but we promise you both will benefit from it. ...

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  • How to Train Your Puppy to Accept Handling

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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 determines how they will mature as adult dogs....

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  • How to Brush Your Puppy’s Teeth

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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 their pearly whites—and how much you’re wil...

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  • 10 Best Toys for Teething Puppies

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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 their way, especially if they’re teet...

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  • Choosing the Right Food for your Puppy

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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. There are different nutritional needs betw...

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  • How to Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting

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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 it personal; all puppies will do this at one point. Durin...

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  • How To Puppy Proof Your House and Backyard

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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. It may take a while but we know you will always have a furry b...

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  • A Complete Guide on Puppy Socialization

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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 owners would bring up a million o...

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  • When Do Puppies Need to Be Dewormed?

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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 around in the dirt. Unfortunately, parasitic worms love ...

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  • How To Train Your Puppies To Eat Solid Food

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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 from their mother’s milk and gradually transiti...

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  • 5 Most Dog-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

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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 in a travel spot. Many cities are very welcoming towards people,...

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  • 5 Tips to Protect Your Puppy From Home Fires

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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 in a home. As such, it’s important to create and maintain...

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  • 6 Hurricane Safety Tips for Your Puppy

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    6 Hurricane Safety Tips for Your Puppy

    June 1st marks the start of hurricane season on the Atlantic Coast. Although we live in Florida (and most of us are used to the occasional summer storm), it’s important to prepar...

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  • Our Puppy Travel Checklist: What To Pack

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    Our Puppy Travel Checklist: What To Pack

    Travel Checklist for Anyone Taking Their Pooch on the Road This Summer! The season is upon us to go traveling with our families, and for some of us that includes our four-legged...

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  • How to Protect Your Puppy on July 4th

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    How to Protect Your Puppy on July 4th

    Fourth of July is a day of great celebration and fun activities. However, it is important to remember the safety of your fur-babies on this hectic day. As you prepare for barbe...

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  • 5 Life Lessons Kids Learn From Puppies

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    5 Life Lessons Kids Learn From Puppies

    Affectionate, kind, and playful, puppies are a bundle of joy the moment you meet them. They create a number of wonderful memories with you and your loved ones. Once you’ve bonded...

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  • 10 Dog Breeds For Every Dad This Father’s Day

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    10 Dog Breeds For Every Dad This Father’s Day

    Are you looking for the perfect gift for your dad this Father’s Day? Look no further than a loyal, friendly dog! Dogs and dads have so many things in common with each other. From...

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  • Beabull: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Beabull: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Are you looking for a puppy with floppy ears and sweet, brown eyes? Look no further than the lovable Beabull! A mix between the Beagle and English Bulldog breeds, the Beabull is on...

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  • How to Pick A Name For Your New Puppy

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    How to Pick A Name For Your New Puppy

    There’s nothing more precious than meeting your new puppy for the first time. After you start to get to know your furry soulmate, you need to think about what to do next. For man...

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  • Poodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Poodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Graceful. Self-assured. Intelligent. The Poodle is a dog of many impressive traits and talents. Over the years, this breed has been a favorite in numerous dog shows, mainly earning...

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  • 5 Weird Dog Habits You Should Know

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    5 Weird Dog Habits You Should Know

    Humans and dogs have been best friends since the dawn of time. Whether they’re our couch buddies or helping us at work, dogs are always ready to lend us a helping paw! As such, w...

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  • 5 Best Dog Crates for Puppies

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    5 Best Dog Crates for Puppies

    Whether you need to train your puppy or go traveling, you’ll probably need a good dog crate to care for your furry friend! There are so many types of dog crates available—soft ...

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  • Boston Terrier: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Boston Terrier: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Since its creation over a century ago, the Boston Terrier has been a popular dog breed in the United States. Gentlemanly, fun-loving, and social, these dogs are an amazing addition...

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  • 5 Best Dog Breeds That Don’t Bark

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    5 Best Dog Breeds That Don’t Bark

    Most dogs communicate through barking to alert their owners of strangers or to be let outside. However, there are some dogs that just love to use their voice—sometimes all hours ...

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  • Labrador Retriever: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Labrador Retriever: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    The Labrador Retriever is a peaceful and lovable dog that sits as one of America’s most popular dog breeds. Labradors aren’t just sweet-faced; they’re also very friendly and ...

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  • 6 Adorable Designer Dog Breeds

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    6 Adorable Designer Dog Breeds

    Goldendoodle. Cavapoo. Morkie Poo. What do these names have in common? Well, they’re all designer dog breeds! Designer dog breeds are dogs that have two purebred parents. For exa...

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  • 5 Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Prevent It

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    5 Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Prevent It

    Dog bites are a very serious concern for many dog owners. Every year, around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs, and about 1 in 5 of these victims require medical attention, ...

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  • 5 Great Tips For Naming Your New Puppy

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    5 Great Tips For Naming Your New Puppy

    Choosing a name for your new puppy can be challenging, especially if you’re a new puppy parent. What name best fits your adorable four-legged friend? Is it memorable enough? Does...

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  • Yorkshire Terrier: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Yorkshire Terrier: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Tiny yet feisty, the Yorkshire Terrier is a loving dog that makes a great furry friend for many dog owners. The Yorkshire Terrier, also affectionately called the “Yorkie”, is o...

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  • 5 Best Puppy Breeds for Runners and Active People

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    5 Best Puppy Breeds for Runners and Active People

    Dogs are probably the most perfect running partners in the world. Whether you’re going on long hiking treks or on quick runs, you’ll never hear your dog complain about being ex...

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  • Labradoodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Labradoodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Friendly and curious, the Labradoodle is a cute doggie that has grown so popular in the last few years. The crossbreed originally got its start in Australia, where it was bred to b...

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  • Top 5 Best Dog Breeds for New Owners

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    Top 5 Best Dog Breeds for New Owners

    Choosing your first puppy is an exciting adventure! Your first puppy will be a loving companion for you and your family for a long time. That’s why it’s important to pick the o...

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  • Teddy Bear: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Teddy Bear: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Are you searching for a little cuddly companion? If so, look no further than the cute and cuddly Teddy Bear dog. Since its creation in the early 2000s, the Teddy Bear dog’s popul...

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  • Cavachon: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Cavachon: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    The Cavachon is a lovely, sweet-natured, and mischievous little dog that has gained the hearts of many dog owners across the nation. As a cross between two small but cute dog breed...

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  • Toy Poodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

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    Toy Poodle: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

    Graceful. Bold. Intelligent. The Poodle—miniature, standard, and toy breeds alike—has certainly gained an impressive reputation as a lovable family dog. Many dog lovers can att...

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  • How to Help Your Puppy Sleep at Night

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    How to Help Your Puppy Sleep at Night

    Does your new puppy keep you up at night? Are you worried your puppy isn’t getting enough sleep? Don’t worry! Your new puppy’s sleep schedule may not be in sync with yours ye...

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