Innocent Paws Blog

Puppies learn a great deal from their mom and siblings from bite inhibition to communicating with other puppies, in the short time they usually live with them. That is why it's important for puppies to stay with their moms for at least the first eight weeks of life.  Learn why here.

One can never be too prepared for life with a puppy.  Here are some helpful hints to prepare you for adopting a new pup.

You've made the decision to adopt a new puppy, now what?  This article shares some tips and pointers for acclimating to your new life with puppy. 

Puppies make a wonderful addition to our families, especially when everyone is on the same page about learning the rules and language needed to develop and strengthen the bonds between pups and children.  This article shares some important information about creating long-lasting positive bonds between children and pups.  

Puppies tend to explore their environment with their mouths.  They enjoy chewing on a variety of different textures and may end up chewing things that are not appropriate like our favorite pair of shoes, computer charger, etc.  This article shares some helpful tips about how to address your puppy's desire to chew.  While this article helps troubleshoot ways to prevent your pup from chewing.

Dogs bark! This article addresses the issue of barking and provides helpful tips for dealing with your barking pup.

Potty training is at the top of every puppy owners list.  Check this article out to learn how best to potty train your pup.

My puppy runs full throttle through my house, especially in the evening.  Is this normal? To learn more about the "Zoomies" check out this article!