A breeder writing for The Spruce Pets describes routines and standards used to raise Sheepadoodle puppies, from a 2004 program start to vaccination schedules and shipping at eight weeks. Read On…
A cross of Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, the Cockapoo is known for an amiable personality and social nature that makes it a natural family companion rather than a guard dog. Read On…
The emotional toll of a new puppy — often called 'puppy blues' — can include depression, stress and exhaustion; experts and owners point to community support and practical coping strategies. Read On…
On June 4, Bauer, a fluffy Golden Retriever puppy, sprinted into his dad’s arms after his first day at daycare and then circled back to thank his new friends — a scene viewers called irresistible. Read On…
The Animal Legal Defense Fund announced that a grant it awarded funded an orthopedic operation that saved a puppy’s leg after a severe injury, highlighting the group’s role in financing care and forensic support in animal cruelty cases. Read On…
At seven months, puppies shift into a more independent stage of life, showing clearer body language, renewed energy and changing training needs. Owners can use age-specific guidance on growth, behavior and care to manage this transition. Read On…
In a Psychology Today essay published July 23, 2024, Stanley Coren examines how dogs’ acute hearing and social instincts underlie the emotional connections they form with people, and places that bond alongside broader concerns about animal neglect linked to hoarding in the United States. Read On…
Sevier Animal Care Center has closed to new intakes and adoptions for 48 hours after a puppy tested positive for parvovirus; the animal is quarantined in a foster home while blood samples are sent for testing. Read On…
Leader Dogs for the Blind is recruiting volunteer puppy-raisers and breeding hosts at its Rochester Hills campus to help prepare future guide dogs and support people who are blind or visually impaired. Read On…
PetMD calls DHPP a core vaccine for all dogs: puppies begin a series at 6–8 weeks and receive boosters through adulthood every one to three years to guard against serious viral diseases. Read On…