It's even more important to pick a healthy puppy than it is to pick an adorable one. Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible, tells you what you need to check out, from nose to tail, to make sure the dog you want to take home is a healthy puppy.

How to pick a healthy puppy

Professional dog trainer Kathy Santo discusses some important factors to consider once you've decided you are ready for a puppy. Think about your lifestyle, your dog's ideal mature size, and how much time you have to groom, train and exercise your puppy in order to ensure you and your puppy are the perfect match.

How to choose a puppy that's right for your family

Housebreaking a puppy means training for you, too.  If you follow dog expert Tracie Hotchner's simple rules, you'll have your puppy going where he's supposed to, and not on the carpet, in no time.

How to housebreak a puppy

Dr. Katy Nelson discusses canine nutrition for a happy and well-balanced life. From portion size and ingredients, to feeding schedules and best shopping practices, Dr. Nelson makes sure your puppy or dog will be at his top physical and psychological health.

The best food for your puppy

Dr. Katy Nelson discusses canine nutrition for a happy and well-balanced life. From portion size and ingredients, to feeding schedules and best shopping practices, Dr. Nelson makes sure your puppy or dog will be at his top physical and psychological health. 

Cuteness will only get a puppy so far in this world-he needs to have good manners to be totally lovable.  Dog trainer Mike D'Abruzzo demonstrates how to teach a puppy to sit and lie down, with the help of a rambunctious Yorkie named Moses.

How to teach a puppy to sit

Do you really know what's in the food you're feeding to your dog? Green living expert Terri Bennett tells us what to look for on the label so we can keep our four-legged friends happy and healthy.

How to choose the right dog food

Kathy Santo breaks down the steps involved in crate training your dog or puppy while giving you a few extra professional tips along the way.

How to crate train your puppy

House training your puppy is fundamental to a happy dog-owner relationship. Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the factors and steps involved in successful dog training which starts with consistency and requires patience.

How to house train your puppy

Dr. Katy Nelson discusses puppy 101, including basic health, safety and psychological needs. Understand the way your dog sees the world so you can understand him and his behavior.

How to take care of your puppy

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Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the dangers of allowing puppy biting, the importance of playing correctly and how to stop biting by deferring the behavior to a toy or more appropriate object.

How to stop puppy biting

Professional dog trainer Kathy Santo talks about how to integrate your new puppy into your home. She discusses everything from supplies and preparation steps, to the car ride home, the first few days, and how to introduce him or her to your family and other resident pets.

What to do when bringing home a new puppy

Your puppy's first veterinary visit is just as much about educating yourself and answering your questions as it is about checking the health of your new puppy. Dr. Katy Nelson covers what you need to bring, the vaccines and de-worming procedures your dog will need, as well as when boosters are due, and emergency signs that indicate your dog may need immediate care.

Your puppy's first veterinary visit

Leash training is a very important step in establishing your role as the dog's owner and caretaker. Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the theory, equipment and process of leash training so that your dog is always happily looking to you for direction (and not the other way around)!

How to leash train your puppy

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If the sub-prime mortgage crisis has you nervous about borrowing money to buy a house, relax. Author and CNN financial editor Gerri Willis explains what you need to know to choose the right mortgage for your financial situation.

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Professional Dog Trainer Kathy Santo reviews three basic obedience training commandssit, lie down and stay. When and how to get started and the importance of proper nutrition to the training process are also discussed.

Puppy training basics

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Choosing a puppy might seem impossible when you're mobbed by precious pooches who all want you to take them home. Dog expert Tracie Hotchner has the tough job of surrounding herself with adorable doggies as she demonstrates choosing a puppy that is the right dog for you.

Jun 18, 2014

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