Blog: New Pet Owners
Owning a pet is a wonderful experience. (more…)
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How Much Will a Puppy Cost in the First Year?
This is a question we get asked all the time. It’s important to budget for the first year of your new puppy’s life; if you don’t plan, the costs can add up and be surprising. To help you organize expenses, we’ve created three checklists to follow when gathering information about...
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Choosing the Right Breed for You
Choosing your new best friend can be quite a challenge! There is a lot to research and consider when choosing a dog. Being well informed, and understanding the lifelong love, care, and commitment that is required, will help make the transition to owning a new dog easier.
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Puppies and Coat Brushing!
Why is it important to get your puppy accustomed to being brushed? We all know how much work is involved in raising a puppy. Potty training, discipline and socialization are very important life lessons, among many others. Do we need to train our puppies for future grooming visits? Yes, we...