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How to take care of a new puppy? How to teach a puppy to go potty outside? When to start puppy training? How to stop puppy biting and chewing?
Planning to get a puppy? It’s a good idea to budget ahead or at least realistically look at the cost. The estimate is that you should have between ~$1,000–$1,500 (Low end: adopting from a shelter, minimal extras) to $3,000–$5,000+ (high end: breeder puppy, training, grooming, gear + you plan to spoil your puppy). Here’s a simple breakdown of what you might expect to
You probably want your puppy to go potty outside, but instead, they keep having accidents in the house. If you’re wondering how to stop your puppy from peeing indoors, this article will address that, while also answering common questions like why puppies have accidents, how long the housetraining process takes, and how to fix common issues. It’s important to understand that it’s completely
Around 12-16 weeks (3-4 months) your puppy’s adult teeth will emerge and replace milk teeth. Teething comes with lots of discomfort, so puppies relieve it by chewing on things. And unless provided lots of different chew toys and teething chews, they will end up chewing and biting on everything: furniture, shoes, socks, wooden sticks, and even your arms and legs. Get your puppy
Before getting a pup from a breeder, always consider the “adopt, don’t shop.” For instance, San Francisco SPCA always has puppies and adult dogs of many popular breeds: huskies, Australian shepherds, heelers, German shepherds, labradors, Frenchies, and even toy terriers. Some rescues are dedicated to particular breeds; maybe you’ll get your luck there! If that is not an option, ensure you do lots