Welcome to Puppy Care Basics - your home for great videos, books, articles and more on caring for puppies. If you have a puppy or are thinking about getting one it's important to know how to take care of a puppy so he or she will grow up to be a healthy, happy, well adjusted and well behaved dog. An important thing to remember when it comes to caring for puppies is that they need socialization. Dogs are pack animals and you are now their new pack. It's important for a puppy to be socialized so they can adapt to all kinds of situations, people, and other animals while still young. With that being said, introducing a new puppy into your family is very exciting so you'll want to make sure they have the best opportunity for a happy, healthy life by reviewing all we have to offer on how to train a puppy and caring for puppies. In addition, you'll find useful information on topics such as potty training, crate training puppies properly and other free puppy training tips. Enjoy!

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Constipation in Dogs


Dogs can also experience constipation.  Your dog’s bowel condition can be dependent on what he eats or does not eat.  These signs can be seen in your dog if he is constipated:

  • Straining during bowel movements
  • Distended stomach
  • Yelping during defecation
  • Reluctance to defecate
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased frequency of bowel movement but with small or scant amount of stool

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Tips On Buying A Dog


Having a dog in the house is really a great way of livening up the family.  Its antiques to your attention, its loyalty to protect you and his adoration to the family makes it a perfect addition to the family.  Buying a dog is not as easy and as adorable as it seems.  You must consider a multitude of things before buying one.

Consider first your lifestyle.  A dog needs constant attention as they are social animals.  Aside from that, they are not exactly capable of looking and cleaning up after themselves.  You must devote time, energy, and effort in feeding, grooming, and keeping your dog. Continue Reading

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Trimming Your Dog’s Nails


Unlike cats, dogs do not know how to trim their nails manually.  Your dog’s nails can go very long, and will require some trimming every now and then to prevent them from getting snagged on the carpet or scratching your hardwood floor.

Get to know your dog’s nail anatomy first before you proceed on grooming.  Unlike human nails, it has an extension of blood vessels in a part called the quick.  This nail part also has nerve endings.  Cutting through this part will cause bleeding and pain, so be very careful. Continue Reading

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