Puppy Junction

Yes, this is what we all really adore - Puppies of all kinds. And whether you are a purebred puppy lover, or someone that will take any puppy they can get their hands on, puppies are Americas love.

Find excellent articles on our puppy site, about every possible topic you can imagine - Find information if you want to Adopt a Puppy, or about puppy training, dog food, vets, and how to find a reputable breeder that you can trust. Were all about dogs, and so come join us in one of Gods most precious creations - the puppy!

13 steps to potty training
Arguably, the most important training step with new puppies is potty training or house breaking. This article is a little more in depth than the usual articles - a good read.

A Jealous Dog Can Be Dangerous
Dogs and humans have several behavioral traits that are similar. One easily recognizable trait is jealousy. Some dogs, like some humans, become extremely possessive of their owners and other family members, striking out aggressively at rivals. A jealous dog wants exclusive access to its owner's attention and affection. Such a dog will exhibit angry aggressive behavior toward any person or animal that the dog perceives is intruding upon its relationship with the owner. Bringing a new baby into a home is often a cause for jealously in dogs.

Adopt a Puppy Save A Life
If you're thinking about adding a new puppy to your family, why not consider adopting one from a local animal shelter or you city Pound?

Aggressive Canine Behavior - Origins
Genetics and the environment, nature and nurture, are both contributors to a dog's aggressiveness. Genetic aggressiveness can be somewhat curbed through training, but its inherent nature always presents risk.

Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows are one of nine types of AKC dog events in which AKC-registered dogs can compete. Other AKC events include tests of instinct and trainability, such as field trials or herding tests.

Alternative Medicine For Dogs - Using Homeopathy at Home
Alternative medicine is enjoying a boom as people start to take control of their own lives. As an alternative medical practitioner, a homeopath, I am very excited about this. When people take control of their own lives, there is no limit to what becomes possible.

Biting or Nipping
Almost all puppies want to bite, chew or nip at their owners hands while they re being handled. This would be a normal behavior if still with his litter mates because this is part of the process of determining the pack leader within the litter. It is now up to you as the puppy's new master to become the pack leader in his eyes.

Canine Lymphoma - What You Need to Know
Canine lymphoma is a cancer of lymphocytes in dogs. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that play a crucial role in defending the body against pathogens such as bacteria and virus. The tumor can develop in any part of the body where there is lymph tissue, such as lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, liver and other organs.

Canine Pepper Sprays - Are They Reliable?
Sometimes, the one thing that stands between you and a very angry dog is a can of pepper spray. Dogs are generally docile creatures, easy to tame and train. But there are certain circumstances when dogs can be dangerous, particularly if they are aggressive or feral.

Caring for a Mother and her Pups
This article is meant to assist with general questions after a mother whelps her puppies. Talks about what to expect from a nursing standpoint, the weaning process, and the general information about the mother and her puppies as they grow from birth, to weaning.