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Congrats on your new family member! But, how does your new dog feel about all this change? New surroundings. New smells. New rules. New potty area. New boundaries. Where to start? Actually, you should start before your new fur baby comes to his new home. Get everything ready and have a plan before your pup walks though your door.  

Most dogs can get overwhelmed with such a big change, even when they don't show it. Here's some useful tips on how to safely bring a new dog home.

Some people don’t think of everyday household items as toxic for pets, but guess what… they are! That's why we use Helpful Paws. The Candles and Paw Balm are our favorites!

There's Soy Candles, Doggy Paw Balm, Wax Melts, Body Sprays, Air Fresheners, Car Diffusers, Seasonal Items, Natural Lip Balms, Gift Boxes, Memorial Candles and more!

All dogs need some House-Training! Especially when changing a dog's environment from an old home to a new home. Puppy or Adult dogs. 

Time, Patience and Supervision are among the top tips to successfully potty train any dog.

This article also addresses some specific issues that pet owners have, like 'accidents in the crate', 'pup has accidents when he's excited', 'pup won't go potty outside, but he'll wait to come back inside to potty', and more.

Here are some tips and step by step guides to help house train your dog the right way.

Chewy is a great place to get all your pet foods, supplies and medications. We use it for our rescue dogs, and our staff prefer it for their personal pets too! Use our link, create a new account and place your first order. Chewy will make a donation to our rescue for each new account and first order made.

Ever wonder if your dog understands the words you're saying? Did you know that the way you say it and the pitch of your voice matters more than the actual word? Here are some tips to help you 'talk to your dog'.

Looking to crate train your dog in a positive way? Here are some tips to help you get started and safely train your dog to use a crate.

Thinking of feeding your pet a specific kind of food? Take a look to see if the brand and food type has been recalled. Keep your dogs safe with the latest Recall List of dog food and treats.