When your puppy comes home, they are trying to adapt and understand their new environment. Your family is now their family and they are observing how this new family dynamic works. Having a daily routine will make your puppy more relaxed and adapt easier.

The important thing to remember when puppy-proofing your home is that a puppy is much like an infant – they are overly curious and have NO idea of what dangers may be lurking within your 4 walls. This is why it is so important to do our part to protect them from any unnecessary risks.

A lack of feedback from littermates can have lasting effects into adulthood. Because this feedback on appropriate and inappropriate behaviors is so critical, the best way to prevent Single Kitten “Syndrome” behaviors is to adopt two kittens, whether litter mates or kittens of similar age.

Many cats and dogs can learn to coexist in peace through careful introductions and training. While it may take time, you can teach your dog and cat to tolerate one another. They may even become friends. Here's how to introduce a cat to a dog the right way to prevent conflict.

Slow Introduction: Gradually introduce the kitten to your older cat by first allowing indirect interaction, such as sniffing through a closed door, before progressing to supervised encounters.

Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means rewarding the behaviors you like and ignoring the behaviors you don’t like. You can use praise, life rewards (such as games, walks, or car rides), or treats to reward your dog's good behavior.