What Puppy Food Do Vets Recommend?

Best Puppy Food

With all of the ads that we are bombarded with, it’s hard to know which puppy food we should go for. And puppy is most likely going to gobble up anything that we put in front of him. So, it is not a matter of which food he is happy to eat but rather which food is actually good for him. Let’s get some input from Vets.

Regardless of the food you have chosen for your puppy, there is a need to watch for any adverse reactions. Your particular dog might be more sensitive than others to certain food groups. If you observe any such reaction, make sure you take pup to the local veterinary clinic ASAP for advice.

Puppy Food Bowl
Puppy in Food Bowl Image by Chiemsee2016 from Pixabay 

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How to Train a Puppy to Walk on a Leash Without Pulling

Puppy Leash Training

Now that you have your absolutely adorable new puppy, when and how are you going to train him? A well-trained adult dog is a delight to have around, no question about it. But how do you get from this bouncy ball of energy of a pup to that? You definitely want your new dog to be able to accompany you on that much needed daily walk. I have seen many a person struggle every day with their dog or puppy tugging at the end of the leash. So, let’s look at some tips on how to train a puppy to walk on a leash without pulling or tugging.

Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps: Everything You Need to Know to Raise the Perfect Dog

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Top 5 Dog Breeds in Popularity in the USA

Labrador Retriever

I am sure you are totally loyal to the breed of your own dog, but aren’t you curious if others favour that breed as well? Jessica (bio below) has created and provided a fascinating infographic that highlights some very interesting dog facts along with the top 5 dog breeds in the United States. You can study these facts and statistics by scrolling down to the infographic below.

The Complete Dog Breed Book, New Edition

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Adopting a Bernese Mountain Dog Pros and Cons for New Owners

Bernese Mountain Dog

I think Bernese Mountain dogs are absolutely beautiful to look at. But is this a breed that is suited to everyone? Let’s find out.

Bringing a dog into your home is a huge responsibility, requiring years of commitment. It therefore pays to do as much research as possible beforehand to make sure you have chosen the right breed for your family and your environment.

In this article, we will review 5 common pros and 5 pros that people need to be aware of before adopting a Bernese Mountain dog.

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A Good News Story for the Day – Not Just 1 but 10 Dogs Rescued

Good News Story

To find good news stories, we often have to look beyond the graphic headlines of the day. During the past few years we have been largely preoccupied with coronavirus-related concerns, understandably. The news has fed this preoccupation with daily vaccination rates, case numbers, lock down restrictions, hospitalisations and worse.

The outcome of the pandemic has been so so sad for so many across the world. And just when there seemed to be a light at the end of the tunnel, the next wave of infections rekindled everyone’s fears and concerns.

Good News Stories to the Rescue

To add some relief to this daily diet of depressing news, I suggested that we make a point of looking for at least one good-news story each day. For a while, this added some light relief if not all out competition. But then we forgot about it … until now.

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Pampering Dogs