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Beginner's Guide To Whelping Puppies
This guide tells you how to prepare for and predict when your dog will go into labor, what is normal, what is not normal and what you can do to help
Ultimate Whelping Box Guide
A whelping box is a space designed for dogs to give birth and raise their puppies until their eyes and ears open around 2-3 weeks old. There’s a wide range of whelping box options from cheap and disposable to stylish and reusable.
The Key to Stronger Puppies and Kittens - Neonatal Handling
Neonatal handling helps to stimulate a puppy or kitten’s neurological, endocrine and circulatory systems at a point when their brain’s are undergoing massive development. Studies have shown that exposing neonatal mammals to small, brief amounts of stress effectively inoculates them to future stress
How To Stop Puppy Whining
Puppies whine to communicate that they want or need something. Our first line of defense is to meet their needs so there is little reason to whine. But, inevitably, we will miss something, forget or wait too long and have a whining puppy. It’s bound to happen.
AVSAB Position Statement On Puppy Socialization
The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely
Puppy Socialization: 5 Big Mistakes to Avoid
I talk about the 5 biggest mistakes we make when socializing puppies and how to avoid them
Puppy Socialization: Interview with Dr. Ian Dunbar
Ian is an O.G. when it comes to puppy socialization and dog training. He shares his thoughts on simple things we can do with our puppies to reduce behavior problems as adults and more.
Socializing Puppies to Chickens and Other Animals
Healthy puppies should meet other healthy, friendly animals that you know well and this can start around 3-4 weeks old. First introductions don't have to be face to face. Just seeing or smelling other animals from various distances is a great place to start and greatly reduces the chance for a negative interaction.
Is Fostering Right for Me?
Fostering a homeless animal involves providing them with love and daily care, usually in your home (but not always), until they are ready to be adopted.
13 Ways to Foster - Find the Right Fit For You
The secret to successful fostering is to pick a foster that fits your household. We cover all your options, time commitments, skills required, whether it’s good for kids, how fostering benefits you, the animals and more.
Help Animal Shelters Save Up To $1400/mo - 9 Great Reasons to Foster
When you foster for an animal shelter or rescue, you are helping to save lives, reduce heartache, find purpose, create joy and save non-profits loads of money.
How to Prepare For and Pick Up Your New Foster
Here are some tips and tricks that will make preparing for and picking up your new foster so much easier for everyone
Easy Trick to Crate Training Puppies Under 8 Weeks Old
Early crate training is so easy. It takes almost zero effort and it gets them ready to go home with their new families.
How To Make Raising Puppies Less Stressful
Raising a litter of puppies can be difficult and stressful. Add to that the enhanced stress of the last few years and many of us are at our breaking point. In 2020, I discovered the Wim Hof Method and it has changed my life for the better and made life for my puppies better too.