Puppy Blog

Welcome to the Puppy Blog! Our aim is to keep you completely up to date with everything that goes on at the-puppy-dog-place.

• feeding your puppy


• puppy behavior


• puppy training


• health care


• housebreaking a puppy

.... and much more.

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Sep 2, 2010, 2 week old puppy has clear liquid coming from his nose

Why does my 2 week old puppy have clear liquid coming from her nose? HI I'm afraid it's impossible for me to say what is causing this, but it's not

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Sep 2, 2010, Stinky Shitzu puppy

I have 2 shitzu puppies that will be 1 on saturday. My boy dog is always clean & don't smell at all. My girl puppy is always dirty looking & stinks really

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Sep 2, 2010, Best Buddies

Butsie is the jack russell terrier on the left and Shadow is the pugland on the right. Butsie is 11 months old and is with us since he was only 8 weeks.

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Sep 2, 2010, And the cutest of them all....

Ty is a mini doxie who we have now had for two years. He has brought us so much happiness and laughter and we can't picture our lives without him.

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Sep 2, 2010, REX aka "rexy"

Rex is actually a pup I kept from the litter of 4 from my Shiba Inu babygirl! At 2 months old, he jumped off my bed and landed right on the worst possible

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Sep 2, 2010, Carmella!

Carmella is a very sweet girl. She is a black lab- husky mix. Her favorite activity is playing with sticks and random items she finds around the house.

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Sep 2, 2010, GIGI

Gigi is about 3 months old. We are not sure on what kind of dog she is, because we got her from the pound when she was about 2 months old; however, we

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Sep 2, 2010, Bruiser the crazy pup!:)

Bruiser is an exciting little boy. He is only 3 months old and loves to run and play. There is never a dull moment with him. He is a teacup Pomeranian

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Sep 2, 2010, Summertime Swimming

I am a proud parent of my 3 year old Chi who has an incredible personality. Tiny But Mighty! She loves everyone and anyone, she loves to be center of

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Sep 2, 2010, Poppy

Poppy is 2.5 months old, she is Yorkshire Terrier/Miniture Pinscher, she likes to chew on old slippers and chase leaves around the yard. She wakes me

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Sep 1, 2010, September '10 Puppy Photo Contest

My September '10 Puppy Photo Contest is your chance to share your puppys' cuteness with thousands of other dog lovers around the world. Your pooch may even be this months' winner! Check it out today.

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Sep 1, 2010, Penelope Jane

Penelope is a shorkie puppy...her daddy is a Yorkie and her mommy is a Shih Tzu. She is a fearless little thing and loves everyone whether is a human,

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Sep 1, 2010, Butter wouldn't melt..........

Hello there! My name is Glas Gel (means beautiful blue in Welsh) and I was the runt of the litter. The farm on which I was born didn't want me since

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Sep 1, 2010, Little Lucy

Lucy is now almost 3 years old. She is a chihuahua/terrier mix. This picture was taken the day we rescued her from the pound. She came from a litter

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Sep 1, 2010, Doberman pup shy & afraid of sounds

hi,i bought a new doberman 7 days ago. she is 3 months old., but she is very shy and afraid of any sounds. i want to use for my factory guard. what do

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Sep 1, 2010, Wonderful 11 month old puppy just started snapping

We have a wonderful puppy that we rescued while she was 9 weeks old. She has been very well-socialized with people and other dogs and has never exhibited

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Sep 1, 2010, trainning my puppy to go to the bathroom in the city?

I just got a puppy and have been training her to go outside in the country for the last week. I brought her back to my house in the city and she will

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Sep 1, 2010, Kayla - Melting hearts everywhere she goes!

Kayla is our first addition to our family. We've only had her a few days but she already has the best personality! She loves giving puppy kisses and

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Sep 1, 2010, Mia Pup

She is 10 weeks old, and a Norfolk Terrier. She's a lovely little thing

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Aug 31, 2010, Learn What Symptoms Could Mean Your Puppy Is Sick!

Every snuffle, or whine, can be cause for concern - especially if this is your first puppy.

So, it's a good idea to learn what the most likely symptoms of common contagious dog illnesses are likely to be. That way you know when you need to get veterinary attention for your new pup.

...(and remember making sure you keep up to date with puppy shots is one of the best ways to protect your precious furbaby.)

Click on the link below to see a list of canine illnesses and diseases, symptoms and treatment options.

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Aug 31, 2010, Dog Food Ratings - Where Does Your Favorite Rank?

Find out how your favorite dog food fares with our dog food ratings system. We make it simple to find the best food for your pooch

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Aug 31, 2010, Puppy Training Tips - Free Puppy Training Tips To Help With Training Your Puppy

Looking for puppy training tips? Find some of the best free puppy tips in this easy to read guide to training your puppy. These puppy training tips will get you started off on the right foot!

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Aug 31, 2010, Problems with puppy shots

I gave my Yorkie her 2nd set of puppy shots a couple hours ago, now she is panting and lethargic. Hi Many puppies have a mild reaction to their puppy

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Aug 31, 2010, Sweet Baby Loner

Loner is a 2 Week old blue heeler. He came from a liter of 9 and is the runt of the bunch and got booted out. Loner is bottled fed around the clock and

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Aug 31, 2010, Abandoned puppy is sick and bloated

someone had left a 5 wk old puppy to die and I brought it home to at least try to help it. the baby is TINY - no where near what she should look like

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Aug 31, 2010, Hi! My name is Sopi!

My name is Sopi and I was rescued from the local shelter. I was 4 months when my new family brought me home. My mom thinks I'm the cutest and sweetest

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Aug 31, 2010, Tiger, the aspiring soccer player

Tigerkhan (our family of five calls him Tiger for short) was a happy, fluffy Keeshond. He passed away at the age of eleven in February 2009, but he still

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Aug 31, 2010, Otis - Enjoying the Garden

Otis is a 4 month old purebred Miniature Schnauzer. Otis LOVES posing for the camera...as soon as he sees it he either sits or freezes whatever he is

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Aug 31, 2010, Harry

Harry is an 8 week old Chiweenie. I have the luxury of being able to bring him to work with me everyday and he is getting plenty of socialization!

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Aug 30, 2010, slick wood floors with a golden puppy

Hello again, I'm worried about our slick wood laminate floors impacting my 8 week old golden retriever puppy's joint development. Golden's are prone to

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Aug 30, 2010, aggressive cockapoo puppy?

My 8 week old cockapoo can be very aggressive towards people. he growls A LOT, and nips A LOT and bites his leash. i don't know if this is normal puppy

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Aug 30, 2010, 12 wk old puppy won't eat and barely drinking and is lethargic

I have a 12 week old huskie German Shepard mix puppy. He has barely eaten or drank today and also threw up clear twice in the past three days what could

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Aug 30, 2010, BLUE NOSE PITBULL THAT IS SICK, SWOLLEN STOMACH, RUNNY STOOL

i have a blue nose pitbull who is sick. She is about 14 weeks and her stomach is bloated and has a very runny stool, and is very lethargic, she is very

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Aug 30, 2010, Make & Build Dog Stuff

Love this site for its FREE how-to information. You can learn to make anything from standard dog items such as a dog bed, leash, collar or dog house and

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Aug 30, 2010, Minnie Rachel all grown up

I entered a photo of my beautiful Minnie when she was just a puppy so now I wanted to enter one of her as a young 10 month old teenager. She is the

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Aug 30, 2010, Duecy is the biggest lil package of dynamite in my life

She is only 4 months old, weighs about one pound, but is as feisty as one ten times her size!! She brightens my life!

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Aug 30, 2010, Remington in Basket

This was Remington or Remi as I call him at about 8 1/2 weeks old. He is a purebred golden retriever. We had just brought him home and he was apparently

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Aug 30, 2010, I am cute with my piggy.

Hi!My name is Snoopy. I am a tiny Westie puppy. I love playing and sleeping a lot and my favourite toy is Piggy. My favourite is strawberry and cheesecake

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Aug 30, 2010, Lexie is my name and i know it fits me

Lexie is so energetic and loves to play with our other dog chopper they have so much fun. She is 4 months old and runs the show

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Aug 30, 2010, our storm the funny little staffy-cat

i'm sure our staffy thinks she's a cat. she's always on the back of the couch looking out of the window, plays with her small toy balls with her paws

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Aug 29, 2010, Share Your Opinions/Recommendations Here!

There's tons of great dog and puppy stuff on the market today, and with all those choices a little extra help goes a long way :o)

Why not help out other dog lovers by sharing your opinions/suggestions/reviews and more right here on my site?

Click on the link below to learn more....

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Aug 29, 2010, How to stop puppy from pooping outside designated potty spot

My puppy is 8 week old golden retriever and I've had her for 4 days now. I have a potty spot in our grassy backyard and I have a trigger word. She will

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Aug 29, 2010, Black Lab Bleeding!

My 6 month old, black lab has been biting and itching himself for the past week or so. His skin started to show before, but today a little blood started

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Aug 29, 2010, Puppys' stomach feels VERY warm and he's not eating as well...

My 10 week old puppy, Bandit (he's 1/4 Greyhound, 1/4 English Foxhound and 1/2 Black Lab), seems to have lost most of his appetite and his tummy feels

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Aug 29, 2010, took my pup to vets had 1st Vacination and was wormed, now blood in stools

took my pup to vets had 1st Vaccination and was wormed, now blood in stools. Health check done by vet everything ok temp done and heart but has blood

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Aug 29, 2010, White mucus balls in loose stool of new chihuahua puppy

My 12 week old 1.6 pound new female chihuahua puppy has some white mucus in her loose stools. We have her sister puppy also and she doesn't seem to have

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Aug 29, 2010, Cute and Cuddly - Tank!

Tank was born on May 25, 2010. He is 1/2 French Bulldog and 1/2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. is the most well behaved, cute, cuddly, and loving

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Aug 29, 2010, Kona

Kona is my 8 week old German Shepherd puppy. She's a bundle of joy and energy. She loves playing with everyone and is very smart. Her favorite activity

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Aug 29, 2010, LOUI

Loui was born on july 3rd 2010. he is a mixed breed of pekingese and shih-tzu. he is very energetic,but only in the mornings. he loves afternoon naps

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Aug 29, 2010, Angel Baby

Tinkerbella is a Yorkie. She is only 5 months old and is very well mannered. She is potty trained and is a very good little dog. She loves toys and loves

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