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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 Potty Train a Puppy

Heather Hoffmann, DVM

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

Dr. Rania Gollakner

All Helpful Resources for Your New Dog Articles

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Dogs in Heat: When It Happens, How Long It Lasts, and What To Do

Michael Kearley, DVM

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

Lauren Mick, LVT

7 Signs a Dog Is Dying and What To Do

Leslie Gillette, DVM

Puppy and Dog Vaccinations: A Schedule for Every Life Stage

Monica Tarantino, DVM

18 of the Smartest Dog Breeds

10 Dog Breeds That Can’t Tolerate Cold Weather

How To Stop a Dog From Barking

Teresa Manucy, DVM

The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds Going Into 2025

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