Puppy Tips
The pitter-patter of tiny paws in your home is so exciting. But what don’t you know about caring for a new puppy? Spot expawts have thought of that, and they are sharing all the expawtize to help new puppy parents navigate the pup years with some very helpful tips.
What Should You Expect During Your Puppy’s First Year?
Bringing a puppy into your home can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. From their wagging tails to their slobbery kisses, there's no doubt that puppies bring a special kind of joy into our lives. However, the first year of owning a...
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Puppyhood Insight 5: Your Puppy’s (Next) Best Friend—Your Veterinarian
Your puppy’s veterinarian will be their best friend and your most trusted ally. In your lifelong commitment to your puppy’s health and happiness, make the experience positive and rewarding from your first vet visit on. Pack a comfort bag to ensure...
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Puppyhood Insight 4: The ABC’s of Puppy Parenting: Freedom, Food and Fun
ABC’s Of Puppy Parenting A good parent balances rest and relaxation with the right mix of freedom, food, and fun. All puppies need healthy meals to grow and thrive. Food and treats can be doled out throughout the day to reward behaviors like sit and...
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Puppyhood Insight 3: Tell Them What to Do, Not What To Do
Puppy training happens, whether you think you’re influencing them or not. Puppies, like kids, repeat whatever gets attention. Negative or positive? It often doesn’t matter. To a puppy, any behavior that gets your attention is worth repeating. Even when...
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Puppyhood Insight 2: The Certainties of Everyday Life
Puppies, like kids, are a disorganized lot. They need routines and repetitions to succeed. Often the best way to organize a puppy schedule is to create a master plan, i.e., a daily schedule, for everyone involved in caring for them. Assign a word and a...
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Puppyhood Insight 1: Puppies Aren’t Stuffed Animals with a Heartbeat
Few things melt a heart like a young puppy. Small and wobbly, their early days revolve around three basic things: resting, eating, and pottying. Like a baby, they don’t know what to do when they feel tired, hungry, or need to potty. When babies are...
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The 5 Secrets to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy
The 5 Secrets to Raising a Happy, Healthy Puppy Spot is thrilled to provide pet parents with these five insights from Sarah Hodgson, author of books, including Puppies for Dummies, trainer, and pet behavior expert. Rejecting an alpha-centric approach,...
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Puppy Diarrhea: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments Explained
Diarrhea is the kind of dirty disaster almost every pet parent has to deal with at some point. Though it’s never enjoyable, it isn’t always a reason for too much concern. Diarrhea can be caused by a huge array of ailments, from simple food...
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When and Why You Should Use Puppy Diapers
Introduction When raising a human baby, we rely heavily on diapers. They make our lives easier (and cleaner) until the baby is old enough to learn to use the toilet. You may wonder if you can use a diaper to help potty train your dog, too. Puppy...
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