Your New Pet

Caring for Your Newly Adopted Dog or Cat

The first few days after you bring your new pet home are quite possibly the most important part of your journey together. Get off on the right paw with Petside's advice about introducing your new pet to your home, including tips on housebreaking, pet proofing, socialization, and training for puppies and kittens.

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Teaching Your Pet Their Name

Naming your pet is essential to making your animal feel that they are truly a part of your family.…
Pet Adoption
 
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Raising Two Puppies

You couldn’t resist a duo of adorable puppies, and while you thought training two dogs would be no…
Training & Behavior
 
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Introducing Dogs and Cats

Adding a new pet to your furry brood? If you’re bringing a cat into your dog home or a dog into…
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Video: Greeting a New Dog

Dog lovers are always happy to meet a new dog, but the feeling isn't always mutual. Here's the…
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Buddy James is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He's a dog who loves to eat!

Ask a Vet: New Pet Safety

As we wrap up Petside’s Pet ‘Net week devoted to raising awareness about pet adoption, Heart of…
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Ask a Vet: Pet Adoption

In honor of Pet ’Net—Petside’s week devoted to raising awareness about pet adoption—I sat down for…
Pet Adoption
 
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Adoption: Pet Name Change

When it comes to pet adoption, many people take the notion of choosing a name very seriously. After…
Pet Adoption
 
Victoria Schade on Today Show

Preparing Family for a New Pet

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to “proof” the relationships between new rescue dogs and their…
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Dog Proof Your Home

Getting ready to welcome a new dog or puppy into your home requires a thorough household survey to…
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Top 5 Rescue Dog Mistakes

Bringing home a new rescue dog is an exciting time, but there are a few typical pitfalls that many…
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Bringing Home a New Puppy

Bringing a new puppy home requires a bit of planning. Professional dog trainer Kathy Santo talks…