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Everything you need to know about that floppy, happy new puppy in your life—from potty training to first vet visits and all the toys they will ever need.

Person walking their dog in the street

Don’t let your new dog walk you.

Small puppy sitting on training pee pad at home.

First step: patience.

Woman playing with her puppy.

Whether you should save them for the tooth fairy is another issue entirely.

Two Dogs Sitting in Back Yard.

Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus.

white-and-black dog sleeping in crate

It’ll make life easier for both of you—eventually.

Woman bottle feeding a puppy in her lap.

And if so, what kind?

Cute puppy drinking water from a collapsible bowl.

And why it’s so important to keep them hydrated.

Puppy eating wet food from the dog bowl.


a human petting a dog on a dog bed

Our dogs sleep with us, too. But these trainer-recommended dog beds — from indestructible ones for puppies to orthopedic options for seniors — are the next best thing.

a dog doing a play bow with their human parent

Your dog knows when they want fun and games, but it’s important you understand. Here’s why.

four puppies teeth on red Kongs

Because your favorite chair is not a chew toy.

A puppy getting a wound dressed at the vet

We compared the top insurers so you don’t have to.

Little schoolgirl happy to see her dog before or after school.

Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children are a terrifying phenomenon for some dogs.

Woman kissing her small Dalmatian puppy.

Not everything about caring for a puppy is cute—but unfortunately necessary.

cat and dog laying on bed together

It covers your pet so you can get that broken leg fixed — while keeping your wallet happy.

Man holding puppy outside in grass.

And how to keep them safe when they do.

Woman giving her puppy a bath at home.

Squirmy puppy, shampoo, water—quite the adventure.

Person walking their dog in the street

Don’t let your new dog walk you.

Young woman smiling confident hugging dog sitting on bed at bedroom.

And when will it stop?

Small puppy sitting on training pee pad at home.

First step: patience.

woman draped in an orange blanket holds a black-and-white puppy

It’s like What to Expect When You’re Expecting, except add “four little paws to run around your house” to the title.

Nom Nom is a dog food made by real vet nutritionists.

They may be tiny, but their appetites are not.

Two dogs are making contact, a puppy and an adult.

First impressions are very important.

Woman taking her puppy outside in the grass.

If anything requires patience, it’s this.

Two fearful adolescent dogs peeking through a slightly open door

Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.

Adult dog sitting on a bed

What to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months.

Young man cuddling little white shih tzu puppy by the Atlantic Ocean.

The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true.

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