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We never hide it — we are HUGE fans of using the crate with new puppies! There are so many positives to it - when it is introduced and used correctly. But if you have a puppy who doesn’t like it so much, we know how tough that can be!

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Having your puppy on a solid schedule can make life easier and more predictable for the both of you in those early puppy months! But what happens when your puppy starts waking up earlier than normal? Do puppies go through sleep regression like babies do?

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If you just welcomed a new puppy home and already have another dog at home, you’ve probably had visions of them playing and snuggling together and being BFFs. However….it doesn’t ALWAYS get off to a welcoming start.

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You’ve got a new puppy — now when should you introduce the leash to them? How should you do it? What does a walk with a brand new puppy look like? Do you even walk a brand new puppy?

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One of the most common puppyhood issues that new puppy parents seem to be the most surprised by (and the least prepared for) — is all the BITING!

And rightfully so — it HURTS!!! What is normal puppy biting? Is your puppy biting too much? Does it seem like ALL they do is bite?

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The playpen can be a great tool to give your young pup a little more room to stretch and play while keeping them safe. But not all puppies like it! 

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Are you constantly repeating yourself to your puppy? Do you need to repeat the same command 10 (or 100 🤪) times before they do it?

When you think your puppy “knows” their commands already and are just pretending to ignore you, it can get pretty frustrating! So why do pups do this and how can you snap their focus back to you and start listening again? We’re so glad you asked!

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 Puppies love to chew, bite, nip just about everything and anything! But what happens when they do this to their leash when you’re training to walk them and nothing seems to work to redirect them? 

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 Sometimes, especially with younger pups, there comes a time when you need to change their potty spot! Whether this is from potty pads to grass, from a spot in the backyard to a preferred spot in another area, or even a brand new home or vacation home they aren’t used to — it can be done and the process can be pretty similar from one situation to another. 

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Do you have a puppy who’s super focused on the TV and even barks at images on it? Not all pups do this — but when they do….sure it can be cute at first…then it can quickly turn into an annoying habit that’s hard to turn their attention away from!

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When puppies are still young and tiny, it’s common to pick them up to hold them, cuddle them, move them, or keep them out of harm's way when needed. 

But what if your puppy is growling and snapping when you go to reach for them? Should you be concerned?

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What’s the best way to introduce your new baby to your puppy? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? When is the best time to do it? Should you even do it?!?

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One of our go-to pieces of advice for new puppies is: always have a treat pouch on your when your puppy is out of the crate!

Leveraging food in those early months to help train your puppy, get their focus, and rewarding them with it will set you so far ahead on your training journey!

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They’re cute, soft and oh so floofy! BUT boy can those shark teeth hurt when they can’t seem to stop nipping and chewing on the hands that feed them!

Puppy nipping and chewing is a (painful!) part of the puppyhood process, but it doesn’t have to be so bad!

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Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like those sweet sleepy new puppy snuggles, right?!

You know those ones where they’re too tired to bite, scratch or nibble on you and just pass out like a little angelic puppy that knows no mischief….

Plus, the snuggling is precious bonding time with your puppy…or IS it??

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Puppies VS Babies: Is it similar or completely different? We’re so glad you asked and it is SUCH a great question!

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It’s a BIG world out there for a small young puppy. Some puppies (often the more outgoing, dominant personalities from a litter) have no issues taking the world on as it comes, but for many others, they can use some more confidence building along the way to understand how to cope with the environment around them. Especially when you need to leave them alone!

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Does your puppy take it upon themselves to take a nap? The idea is a lovely one: puppy feels tired, so they go to their crate or bed for a little snooze…💤

The reality is: MOST puppies DON’T do this! So when will your puppy start? Will they EVER do it? How can you encourage nap time to avoid all the excessive nipping, barking and fussiness that comes from an overtired pup?!

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We often talk about when NOT to pet your puppy. Ex. If they’re biting your hands, jumping up on you, if they’re being demanding or overexcited….

But when SHOULD you be petting your puppy and are certain times better than others?

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 As new puppy parents, we usually know there’s going to be some puppy nipping happening from time to time. But more often than not, the frequency and the intensity of it is waaaaay more than you could have ever imagined!

So why is your puppy nipping you and WHY WON’T THEY STOP?!

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Should your puppy always be doing something? Do they need to have a toy or chew or person available to entertain them so they don’t get into trouble? Does your puppy ever seem like they’re bored and you don’t know what to do about it?

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Getting a new puppy when you have young kids at home may seem like a beautiful, adorable, brilliant idea…

…Afterall, it will teach your kids how to be more responsible, how to care for an animal, and be their new best friend, right?!

Until you realize a new puppy is quite like having another child — although this one likes to bite your other kids. A lot.

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Puppies need a lot of sleep…but sometimes they don’t want to sleep when we NEED them to!

Is your puppy whining or barking at you in the wee hours of the morning to get up and start their day?

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Having a puppy learn where their “potty spot” is and use it consistently is a huge breakthrough in the potty training process!

But for some pups they can get so comfortable going in one spot, they don’t want to go anywhere else! (This even happens with some of our new students at our day school and it can take them a few days to start going to a new spot with us!)

Although consistency is great, having your pup be able to potty on command wherever you need them to instead of holding it until...

We’re back for another episode of: Ask A VET Show!

On today’s show we’re going to be talking about more of a serious issue, but it’s one of the most popular concerns new puppy parents have – that is Parvo in Puppies!

In this episode, we have Dr. Sara Beroukhim, DVM from Bixby Animal Hospital and Urgent Care in Torrance, CA joining us to shed some light on what pup parents should know about Parvovirus.

What exactly is Parvo, and how does it affect puppies?

How is Parvo transmitte...

As your puppy gets older, you want them to be able to hang freely with you around the house without you having to watch them every second, right?!

Oh it’s the dream of just about every new puppy parent….but what do you do when you just can’t seem to get your puppy to want to relax when they’re out of the crate?

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Puppies nip and bite and use their mouths to explore the world — and communicate with you!

And when you’re doing something that annoys them, or they may not like or want a part of, their go-to response is often to let you know their feelings with some nipping! So what do you do when the nipping comes along with something you HAVE to do for their everyday safety?

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One part of puppyhood parents look forward to the most is having your puppy happily play and interact with other pups!

While interacting with other dogs is an important part of their growth and development, it’s also important to handle this type of socialization the right way — for your puppy AND the other dogs they’re around!

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It’s normal for a puppy to connect more with one person in the family. Usually that’s the person who is doing more training and work with that puppy because it helps build your relationship faster.

But if you’re wanting your puppy to listen and bond with more people in your house, having them involved in the training process (and following the SAME process!) is key!

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The crate can be one of the most helpful tools for a new puppy and new puppy parents! It keeps them safe, provides a comfortable area that they can rest in, teaches independence, speeds up the potty training process — we could go on and on.

But what if your puppy really seems to hate their crate at nighttime and everything you’re doing to help isn’t working?

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Teaching your puppy where to go potty and helping them learn to “hold it” for longer (by using the crate) are two of the key components to successful potty training.

But what happens if your puppy gets so used to going in a particular area that they refuse to go anywhere else?! And so much so that they will hold out for hours until they can go there, or have an accident because they simply can’t hold it any longer?

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Waking up to take your new puppy to potty through the night is a normal part of the early puppyhood stage.

As they grow and get bigger they’ll be able to hold it longer and longer, if you’ve been consistent at working on their potty training.

But what if you finally made it to the point where they can last through the night but all of a sudden they’re waking up because they NEED to poop? 💩

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Hard dry kibble can be tough to chew for small young puppies, not to mention not all that appetizing to them. We often encourage pup parents to soak the kibble before feeding times to make it easier to break down, and bring out that smell so it becomes more enticing to eat! 

If you’ve been listening to us for a while, then you know we also always PREACH about using your puppy’s food for training sessions! So do you make it wet or keep it dry? If your puppy isn’t on a kibble diet, what do...

Welcome back for Episode 2 of our special new segment: Ask A VET Show!

This is a way for us to provide you with more puppy health advice to help you in raising a happy, healthy puppy – direct from the incredible veterinarians who spend their days making sure your puppy is off to the best start possible.

In this episode, Dr. Jill Child, DVM from Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital in Torrance, CA joins us to discuss one of our favorite topics: Preventative Dental Care for Puppies!

At what age should a new puppy pa...