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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.

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.

Man holding puppy outside in grass.

And how to keep them safe when they do.

Woman giving her puppy a bath at home.

Squirmy puppy, shampoo, water—quite the adventure.

Person walking their dog in the street

Don’t let your new dog walk you.

Young woman smiling confident hugging dog sitting on bed at bedroom.

And when will it stop?

Small puppy sitting on training pee pad at home.

First step: patience.

woman draped in an orange blanket holds a black-and-white puppy

It’s like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, except add “four little paws to run around your house” to the title.

Nom Nom is a dog food made by real vet nutritionists.

They may be tiny, but their appetites are not.

Two dogs are making contact, a puppy and an adult.

First impressions are very important.

Woman taking her puppy outside in the grass.

If anything requires patience, it’s this.

a woman feeding her dog food in a bowl

And the signs to look out for if you’re concerned.

Adult dog sitting on a bed

What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.

Two fearful adolescent dogs peeking through a slightly open door

Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.

Young man cuddling little white shih tzu puppy by the Atlantic Ocean.

The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true.

Two hands holding a very young tan and white puppy up in front of a lake landscape

Everything you need to know to get your new addition off to a good start.

Father and son have a picnic with their Lab dog.

Remember: You can find just about any breed you want at a rescue.

A wheaten terrier getting a haircut to remove the hair from over his eyes

Tools to keep your pet looking so fresh and so clean, from bamboo hair brushes to biodegradable wipes.

Woman kissing her small white dog at home.

There’s a scientific reason for this impulse.

collage of person and pet products

Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.

Puppy playing with KONG toy

Technically, you can live without this stuff, but we don’t recommend it.

Woman feeding her Lab puppy some food.

They might want to hurry up and be a big kid, but here’s why it’s good to wait.

Woman sitting on couch, frustrated with her small dog.

If you’re feeling stressed or sad after bringing home a young pup, you’re not alone.

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