Deciding to add a canine companion to your family is a big decision. Often, the delight of getting a new pup overshadows the true level of responsibility it is to be a dog parent. If you’re not careful, you can allow bad habits to form that will make life more difficult for you and your … Read More »
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5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
Many people think of adopting a puppy when they think of welcoming a new dog into their home. Puppies are warm and cuddly and cute – and everyone wants to hold and play with them. But puppies require a lot of time and patience in order to learn what it takes to become a properly … Read More »
8 Things to Consider Before You Adopt a Shelter Dog
Thinking about adopting a dog? Approximately 3.9 million dogs are received by animal shelters in the U.S. every year. Of these, 35 percent are adopted, 31 percent are euthanized and 26 percent are returned to their owners. You can help reduce the number of dogs euthanized by adopting a pooch from a shelter. October is … Read More »
What Everyone Should Know About Puppy Mills
Saturday (September 15th) is National Puppy Mill Awareness Day, giving us all reason to pause and consider the plight of the many animals that are bred and born in these types of facilities, and forced to endure horrific, squalid conditions. Puppy mills are large-scale businesses that breed dogs. The primary focus of a puppy mill … Read More »
5 Things You Can Easily Forget When Training Your Dog
As any dog owner knows, training your dog – or puppy – can be challenging! There are so many different methods out there, so many things to remember and your puppy’s demands can seem relentless at times. As the owner/operator of Canine Campus for the last 19 years (and counting), I’ve worked with thousands of … Read More »
