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10 Helpful Tips for First Time Puppy Parents

May 20, 2022 Petland Florida

A new puppy means a lifetime of kisses, playtime, and an unbreakable friendship! You’ll love being around your adorable best...

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Basic Puppy Training 101: Everything You Need to Know

October 12, 2021 Petland Florida

Now, you may think dog training seems like more work than anything else, especially if your pooch has a stubborn...

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How to Train Your Puppy to Accept Handling

October 11, 2021 Petland Florida

Teaching a puppy to accept handling is a huge step in puppy training. Like humans, puppies undergo a crucial 16-week...

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How to Train Your Puppy to Stop Biting

August 30, 2021 Petland Florida

Your puppy’s mouth is full of 28 tiny razor-sharp teeth that seem to love nipping at your toes and fingers!...

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5 Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Prevent It

March 24, 2021 Petland Florida

Dog bites are a very serious concern for many dog owners. Every year, around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by...

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How to Help Your Puppy Sleep at Night

January 8, 2021 Petland Florida

Does your new puppy keep you up at night? Are you worried your puppy isn’t getting enough sleep? Don’t worry!...

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How to Teach Your Puppy The 5 Basic Commands

November 13, 2020 Petland Florida

Training your puppy requires a lot of time and patience. Your puppy might get the hang of the training on...

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How To Teach Your Dog To Recognize Their Name

November 6, 2020 Petland Florida

One of the first things you should always teach your puppy is their name! Your puppy’s name is what they...

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6 Dog Breeds That Love to Bark

August 28, 2019 Petland Florida

If you’re interested in getting a new puppy, make sure your dream breed isn’t one that likes to bark a...

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Essential Commands to Teach Your Puppy

July 3, 2018 Petland Florida

How to teach my puppy their name? Follow these steps to teach your puppy their name: Remove any distractions in...

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5 Things You Must Teach Your New Puppy

July 2, 2018 Petland Florida

Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility! One of the most important things you can do is ensuring...

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How to House Train Your Puppy in 7 Days

July 2, 2018 Petland Florida

When should I start training my puppy? You can begin training your puppy from the moment you bring them home,...

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Top 9 Best Agility Lessons For Your Puppy

March 28, 2018 Petland Florida

Agility training is great way to bond with your puppy while helping them get some exercise! Here are some basic...

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4 Common Puppy Training Mistakes

August 28, 2016 Petland Florida

There are several things we as puppy parents unintentionally do that mess with our dogs’ emotions. No matter how hard...

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5 Reasons Why Your Puppy Destroys Their Toys

July 29, 2016 Petland Florida

We’ve all seen the “dog shaming” photos on social media, showcasing the destruction caused by our loving canines who tore...

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5 Ways You and Your Puppy Can Be Good Neighbors

July 10, 2016 Petland Florida

Sure, you and your dog are perfect housemates. You give Fido food, and the pooch gives you snuggles. Sounds like...

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How to Teach Your Kitten to Use a Litter Box

June 22, 2016 Petland Florida

Training a kitten to use a litterbox is typically easier than training a puppy to go potty outside. Most kittens...

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