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Preparing for a puppy

We know you’re excited about puppy coming home – we would be too. So here are a few insights into how your puppy is becoming more loveable by the day, what you can do to be puppy-ready at home, and the fun you’ll have with him as the months roll by.
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Life stage: 2  Months
Topic: Puppy, Toilet training, Supplies, Sleeping, Eating, Puppy-proofing

Introducing a puppy to pets and people

Gilbert was a very loveable big black Lab, an affectionate dog who liked to show he cared by licking your face as you came into the house (as a friend of his owner found out one evening when invited to Gilbert’s house for dinner). Gilbert’s owner recognised his dog’s behaviour wasn’t ideal and poor old Gilbert was consigned to the utility room for his trouble – a pity for the dinner guest (a black Lab fan) and Gilbert. Make sure your guests don’t end up dancing round the hall with a five-stone, four-legged, kissing machine by following this advice on basic puppy training.
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Life stage: 3  Months
Topic: Puppy, People, Socialisation, Sitting, Training

Puppy training classes

Most of us with dogs at Eukanuba have used puppy training classes at one time or another. A good class is great fun and useful – what’s not to like? – and before you know it puppy will be obediently answering to every instruction. Well, almost every instruction. Here’s what to look for in a course and how to find one local to you.
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Life stage: 4  Months
Topic: Puppy, Training, Driving, Car Safety, Walks

Basic obedience and walking on a leash

The time in a puppy’s life when independence flowers and their character begins to emerge is a great time in his life, we think. But (isn’t there always a but?) there are also some developments that will probably cause you to draw on your reserves of patience. Here’s what to expect and what you can do about it.
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Life stage: 5  Months
Topic: Puppy, Sleeping, Training, Walks, Obedience, Leash, Begging, Leadership, Aggression, Home alone

Destructive behaviour

Coats, bags, shoes (obviously shoes), toys, tennis balls, power leads, cupboard doors, chair legs, the cat flap… an untrained, unconstrained puppy will chew on just about anything. Most of us in Eukanuba team with puppies would have experienced this already… Here’s why chewing happens and what you can do about it:
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Life stage: 6  Months
Topic: Puppy, Chewing, Teething, Milk teeth, Gums, Chew toys

Teenage puppy

At seven months old your puppy is growing up. Small breeds are already well into the adolescent period of their lives and it won’t be long before larger breeds are following suit. Here’s your guide to the big issues that you and your puppy will have to navigate over the next few months.
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Life stage: 7  Months
Topic: Neutering, Spaying, ID tags, Tattoos, Microchips

Puppy care – exercise and healthy joints

Now that puppy is growing, increased physical strength means more vigorous exercise. As you dig out that old frisbee from the back of the shed, spare a thought for the health of his joints.
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Life stage: 8  Months
Topic: Walking, Exercise, Dental Care, Kibble, Healthy Joints, Off the Leash, Recall, Working Dogs

5 reasons to use dry dog food

The benefits of using dry dog food, how to help guard against stomach upsets and brain games to de-stress your fast maturing puppy.
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Life stage: 9  Months
Topic: Stomach upsets, Treats, Dry Kibble, Wet or dry food, Brain Games

Your dog’s health: why grooming matters

Your 10-month-old puppy is maturing and it's a good time to build on the grooming techniques you introduced as a puppy.
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Life stage: 10  Months
Topic: Dental Care, Grooming, Pet Passport, Ear Problems, Eye Health, Hot Weather, Microchipping, Nail Clipping, Fleas, Worming

Taking your dog on holiday

Time to get packing – you’re going on holiday! Here’s how to make sure your dog travels safe and sound.
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Life stage: 11  Months
Topic: Microchips, Pet Passport, Travel, Body Language, Adult Formulas

Healthy alternatives to dog treats

It’s your dog’s birthday! You want to give him a treat – but a healthy one. Here are a few suggestions your vet would approve of.
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Life stage: 12  Months
Topic: Exercise, Treats, Worming, Toys, Safety, First Birthday, Vet Visits, Inoculations, Bloat, Adult Food, Second Puppy, Healthy Treats

How to train your adult dog

Unless he's a large or giant breed, his puppy days are behind him. But that doesn't mean his training or socialisation is at an end.
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Life stage: 13  Months
Topic: Stomach upsets, Overweight, Allergy, Pulling, Scent Marking, Behaviour Problems, Mounting

Caring for an older dog

Your dog is starting to look like he should be wearing slippers, not chewing them. Here’s how to keep him fit and active for years to come.
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Life stage: Mature
Topic: Exercise, Dental Care, Fleas, Diabetes, Immune System, Obesity, Coat, Weight Control, Older Dog

A healthy, happy senior dog

He sleeps more than he sniffs and getting up, even for supper, is a creaky struggle. Your dog is getting older. Here’s how to care for him.
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Life stage: Senior
Topic: Exercise, Grooming, Obesity, Older Dogs, Hip Dysplasia, Arthritis, Joints, Acupuncture, Supplements

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