Getting a Puppy

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Puppy Starter List

Take this list with you to check off the essentials you'll need for your puppy's first big day home.

What Is My Puppy Telling Me? Decoding Puppy Behavior

Training your new puppy

Your Ultimate Guide to Dog Adoption

Thinking about adopting a dog? Learn how to prepare for your new furry friend with an adoption guide from PEDIGREE®. READ MORE

Puppy Nutrition 101: What Should You Feed a Puppy?

Article on what food to feed your new puppy READ MORE

Joys of owning an older dog

Everyone loves a puppy—but you have to admit that they can be pretty demanding. The housetraining, the teething, and the constant need for attention can take up a lot of time and energy.

The Benefits of Growing Up with Pets

Learn how having a child grow up with pets can help to improve their self-esteem, their social skills, and their overall life.

How Dogs Digest Food

Your role in the canine digestion process usually involves the “before” and “after.” Here's a look at what happens in the “during” stage.

Owning a dog is healthy–it’s a fact!

There are many benefits to owning a pet, and one of the most important is that they are good for your health. And that goes well beyond the benefits of walking five miles a day and getting fitter; there are many more benefits than just muscle toning.

The Secret of "Hypoallergenic" Dogs

What happens if you're one of the 10% of Americans who are allergic to dogs? Does that mean you'll have to live a dogless life? Perhaps not. Help may come in the form of a tail-wagging "hypoallergenic" dog.

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Do Male and Female Dogs Have Different Personalities?

Personality, size and physical differences between male and female dogs READ MORE

Socializing your dog

Socialization describes the process by which your dog learns to relate to people, other dogs, and his environment. Your newly adopted dog will already be socialized to a large extent, but he can still learn new behaviors and routines. READ MORE

Apps for dogs (and dog owners)

Dog-related apps fall into two categories: First, there are apps that help dog owners manage the care and well-being of their canine companions. And there are apps that may just be of interest to our dogs! Let’s take a brief look at both types of apps.

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Miniature Poodles vs. Toy Poodles: Sizing Up the Differences

The differences between miniature poodles and toy poodles

Cleaning Your Dog’s Face and Eyes

Dog faces can be cute, adorable, joyful, soulful, noble, and commanding. They are capable of communicating a wide range of emotions. And they have the power to look deeply into our souls and touch us on an elementary level. They are also prone to attracting schmutz and getting dirty.

Bath Time Made Easy (Really!)

For some dog owners, bath time is pure canine chaos. One minute your pooch is calm, then, when he sees the shampoo and grooming tools, he becomes a running, squirming, shaking mess.