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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's experts are here to help.
5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy
5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy 1. It’s never too early to start training A puppy’s primary socialization period is before they are 16 weeks old, and this is also when they are most sponge-like, eager, and willing to listen and learn....
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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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Crate Training a Puppy
Introduction Thinking about crate training your puppy? Puppies have tons of energy and may feel impossible to properly monitor all the time, especially when you have a house with multiple rooms in which they can wander off. Apart from having...
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10 Common Puppy Health Issues and How Pet Insurance Can Help
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time, but it's important to be prepared for the health issues that can arise. From vaccinations to digestive problems, puppies can experience a variety of health concerns. That's where pet insurance...
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What You Need to Know About Puppy Teething
Is your puppy chewing everything in sight – from hands to shoes? Are you wondering why they’re finding anything they can gnaw on – and how you can deter the unwanted biting? If you’ve ever played with a young pup, you might have noticed how they love...
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When do puppies start teething?
The first set of teeth, the incisors, begin to come out at the age of 2-4 weeks. By the time the pup is 5-8 weeks old, all of the 28 baby teeth are out. (1) It’s funny that you want to know when your adorable little fluffball will grow razor-sharp...
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Best Food for Puppies
Best Food for Puppies Having a new puppy in your home is such a fun and exciting experience; it can lead to a million questions, however. You’ll wonder what’s safe for them to eat. Grass? A little. Your trash? Probably not. One question you should know...
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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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Puppy Leash Training: Develop Your Bond
How To Leash Train Your Pup Leash training is an essential aspect of puppy training that can help strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion. It can also keep your puppy safe and make it easier for you to take them on walks, runs, or...
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