Helpful Resources for Your New Dog

Your all-in-one guide for welcoming a new dog into your home.

Settling, Exercise, and Play

How To Read a Dog's Body Language

Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA

How to Puppy-Proof Your House

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

How to Crate Train a Puppy

Brittany Grenus, DVM

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10 Tips for the First 30 Days After Adopting a Dog

The following may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy. Welcoming a new pet into your family is both exciting and challenging. Practicing these basic guidelines can help make the...

Dr. Rania Gollakner

All Helpful Resources for Your New Dog Articles

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Dogs In Heat: Timeline, Duration, and Symptoms

Michael Kearley, DVM

How To Remove a Tick From a Dog

Sara Bledsoe, DVM, CVA, CHPV

How To Get Dog Pee Out of Carpet, Floors, and Couches

Tiffany Tupler, DVM, CBCC-KA

6 Dog Sleeping Positions and What They Mean

Janelle Leeson

Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs? 7 To Use and 12 to Avoid

Sandra C. Mitchell, DVM, DABVP

6 Best Ear Cleaners for Dogs in 2025, Recommended by Vets

PetMD Vet Advisory Panel

Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Yellow? Is It an Emergency?

Lauren Mick, LVT

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