Tip: What to look for in the parents of your puppy

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So you’re ready to get your next puppy, and have done your research in choosing a breeder. Or maybe you’re about to pluck a puppy from a out of a litter that arrived with its mother. Of course you will want to know as much about your new puppy’s upbringing as possible, [...]

Free puppy training download from Dr. Ian Dunbar

Dr. Ian Dunbar is giving away his book, “After You Get Your Puppy,” as a free download during the month of January!
If you are thinking about getting a puppy, or already have a puppy, be sure to download your copy today.

Halloween Adoption Event, Pet Costume Party on Oct. 25

There’s no need to wait until Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween! Come watch local adoptable pets show off spooky and spectacular Halloween costumes at the University Mall on East State St. in Athens, Ohio on Saturday Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local pets will have an opportunity to strut their stuff in this [...]

Adopting your dream dog

Whether you choose a puppy, adult dog, purebred or mixed breed, male or female, here’s a quick checklist to help you find the dog of your dreams:

Make a list. Write down all the qualities of your favorite dog of all time, both good and bad.
Rank these qualities in order of importance, from “must have” [...]

Teach your dog his name

Let’s teach our dogs the most important word they’ll ever hear: their names. The good news is, this simple, life-saving word can be taught in literally a matter of minutes.
All you’ll need to do is grab your dog, a leash (if you need it to keep him nearby), and 50 or so really, really good [...]