Puppies & Kittens
Guides for the first weeks with a new puppy or kitten: what to set up before pickup, the first night home, early house training and litter habits, first walks on a harness and building calm grooming and car routines while they are young. Vaccines, deworming and the right age for any procedure are questions for your veterinarian.
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How-to
How to Get a Puppy Used to Grooming: Touch, Brushing and the Groomer
Short, rewarded sessions that teach a puppy to accept grooming before any dislike sets in: touch for paws, ears, mouth and tail, a first brush matched to the coat, wipes between baths, groomer practice at home, and the signs your puppy needs a break.
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How-to
How to Calm an Overtired Puppy: Signs, Naps and a Wind-Down Routine
Wild, nippy and deaf to cues by evening? That is often an overtired puppy, not an under-exercised one. Here is how to tell the difference, settle a wound-up puppy step by step, plan naps around meals and potty trips, and set up a nap spot they will use.
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How-to
How to Bathe a Puppy for the First Time, Step by Step
When a puppy can have a first bath, why a warm washcloth comes before shampoo, and how to set up the sink, keep the face and ears dry, dry off fast and end on a treat, plus how often to bathe and what to do if your puppy panics.
