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Housetrain Your New Puppy

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You have a new puppy at home. Your first goal is to housetrain your puppy. Your puppy needs a place to call her puppy spot. This is where she will go to the bathroom every time you take her outside.
Watch your puppy carefully, and plan on spending some time with her. Let her stiff around and when she begins to go, say your potty word that will tell her when she needs to go outside. Praise and treat your puppy after she potties. Soon your puppy will be understand that she won’t get a treat if she potties in...

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Want A Pet? Things to consider before bringing a pet home

Most kids want a pet, whether it is a cute kitten or an adorable puppy, a parakeet or a goldfish. Before dashing out to the nearest pet store or animal shelter, though, it is wise to think about some of the realities of pet ownership.

The first thing to remember is that the pet will be another member of the family. Don’t adopt a dog to be a watchdog, tied to a chain in the backyard or a kitten to be a come-and-go...

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