Does your dog spend long hours on her own? Is she bored out of her fuzzy little mind? Mental stimulation for your dog is just as important as regular exercise. So if you’re not around most of the day, your dog is lacking exercise and mental stimulation. What’s worse, in your absence, your dog may begin to go a tad stir-crazy, which can lead to other behavioral and health issues. Dogs are smart, social animals. They love to be around their favorite people are playing as part of a group. Many dogs were even bred to perform duties for their people, so if you have one of these [...]

A CRATE: Besides the crate acting as a safe sanctuary for dogs, they are an excellent tool for potty training and for bedtime. A BED: Creating a comfy crate for bedtime is important and puppies love to chew so purchasing a mat-style bed rather than one with stuffing is safer. A LEASH: I prefer a 6 foot leather training leash and never suggest a retractable leash for a puppy. PUPPY FOOD: Find out what your puppy is eating before you get him/her, that way you can prepare to have this food at home. PUPPY ID: Acquire a puppy tag with your dogs name and a good phone number [...]