Puppy Life

Bringing home a new puppy is equal parts exciting and overwhelming. One minute, you’re swooning over those tiny paws and puppy breath, the next, you’re dealing with a miniature tornado of teeth, energy, and accidents. Sound familiar? The early days of puppyhood can be challenging, but with some key strategies and a whole lot of patience, you’ll both get through it. Consider this guide your game plan for navigating those adorable-but-intense first few days. Puppy-Proofing You know how curious kids can be, right? Well, puppies are no different — they’re like tiny explorers with an insatiable appetite for everything within …

Crate training is an effective way to provide your puppy with a safe and comfortable place to rest. It also provides your puppy with many other benefits like potty training, preventing destructive behavior and separation anxiety, etc.  Keep reading to learn how to crate train your puppy in 8 steps, but before that let us understand the benefits of crate training your puppy. Benefits of Crate Training Your Puppy Crate training your puppy is very essential. Some dog owners are concerned that crating their puppies would be harsh, but the fact is crating can satisfy your puppy’s need for a …

No More Noises: How to Stop Unwanted Barking from Your Puppy  Barking is one of the main ways that puppies communicate with humans, and it’s a perfectly natural method of expression for them. However, it can sometimes become bothersome to the family or to neighbours if it becomes excessive. Some puppies might even bark all throughout the night for the first couple of days after being brought home.  This is a problem that all dog owners will encounter at some point, whether they’ve just got their first dog or are experienced owners who are into how to become a registered …

Welcoming a new furry family member is a very exciting time! For families with small children, you’ll want to make sure the introductions and settling in period go as smoothly as possible so your new pup feels confident and happy in their new pad.  Young children and puppies have a lot in common (excitement, curiosity, not to mention endless amounts of energy!). When introduced in the right way, this helps to set the foundations of a great relationship with their new canine companion. The pet wellness experts at Itch Pet have put together a handy guide on introducing a new …