New Puppy Help Page

Have you just gotten your first puppy or adult dog?
OK, maybe you had dogs as a child, but is this the first time you are the person  responsible for your new friend's care and training? Are you terrified you're going to mess up? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this page is for you. We will continue to add new information to help guide new dog care givers through the initial "Oh my gosh, what was I thinking when I got this dog" phase of having a new canine family member in your life.

I've never been responsible for a dog. The last time I had a dog,
I was a child! What are the basics of taking care of a dog?

 

"He's messing up all over the house! How do I house-train this puppy!?! 
"He's chewing EVERYTHING including me!" 
Foods your dog should never eat
Don't give him/her bones to chew on!
"She won't walk on a leash!" How to leash train a puppy
I'm having SERIOUS problems crate training
my puppy!
 

HOW DO I..... Movies to show you ways to help your dog by giving a pill - check to see if your dog has fleas or ticks - applying flea/tick prevention - brushing their teeth - giving a bath - trimming nails - brushing a thick coated dog