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Everything you need to know about that floppy, happy new puppy in your life—from potty training to first vet visits and all the toys they will ever need.

Person walking their dog in the street

Don’t let your new dog walk you.

Small puppy sitting on training pee pad at home.

First step: patience.

Woman playing with her puppy.

Whether you should save them for the tooth fairy is another issue entirely.

Two Dogs Sitting in Back Yard.

Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus.

white-and-black dog sleeping in crate

It’ll make life easier for both of you—eventually.

Various Veggie Chips in a Ceramic Blue Bowl

Add it to the list of healthy human superfoods pups can eat, too.

Couple walking their new puppy outside in the grass.

And learn how often they have to go outside.

Pit Bull Gives Birth to Green Puppy, Family Names Dog Fiona in Cute Nod to the Shrek Movies.

This harmless condition is only temporary. Here’s why it happens.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

Woman trains with a young husky on a dog training field

The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.

Woman feeding puppy from a bowl at home.

They might act hungry all day, but it’s up to you to know the facts.

Pitbull puppy sitting in the middle of the stairs.

With a little patience, some training, and a few treats, your pup will be scaling those steps in no time.

woman snuggling puppy while holding them

And how to keep them safe while they chew.

Dog chasing it's tail outside.

And when to talk to the vet.

Young puppy being held in a towel after a bath.

How to spot-clean them instead.

Girl sits on the couch and looks at the sleeping dog.

And is it normal?

Woman playing with her dogs outside in the grass.

Why they shouldn’t make a DIY chew toy out of the stuff in your yard.

White dog sits on a pile of leaves in front of a pumpkin

AKA a night that won’t turn into a scary time at the emergency vet.

Puppy playing at home with his toy alone.
Woman bottle feeding a puppy in her lap.

And if so, what kind?

Cute puppy drinking water from a collapsible bowl.

And why it’s so important to keep them hydrated.

Puppy eating wet food from the dog bowl.


a human petting a dog on a dog bed

Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds — from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors — are the next best thing.

a dog doing a play bow with their human parent

Your dog knows when they want fun and games, but it’s important you understand. Here’s why.

four puppies teeth on red Kongs

Because your favorite chair is not a chew toy.

A puppy getting a wound dressed at the vet

We compared the top insurers so you don’t have to.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children are a terrifying phenomenon for some dogs.

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