Socializing your quarantine puppy
Monday, Apr 20th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
It’s probably no mystery why we’re getting so many more behavior questions during the COVID lockdown than we normally do: Humans are home more, and it’s changing routines and creating […]
Read more »Do you know the right age to get a puppy?
Tuesday, Jan 28th, 2020 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Many people think when it comes to getting a new puppy, younger is better. That’s not true, as I explained to this reader. Q: How old should puppies be when […]
Read more »New puppy? Here’s what you need to know
Tuesday, Dec 17th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader is planning on getting a new puppy, and wanted to know my top tips. Here they are! Q: I’m getting a puppy for Christmas! What do you think […]
Read more »When your puppy eats your sofa
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader has a not-uncommon problem: A sofa-eating puppy. I asked my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, to help her out with some tips. Q: My 4-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy ate […]
Read more »How to know if your large-breed puppy is too skinny
Thursday, Aug 4th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker
What do you do if your dog’s breeder, someone in the dog park, a family member, or a friend think your growing puppy needs to put on some weight? Here’s […]
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