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Get answers to your specific dog care questions from experienced trainers and veterinary professionals. Topics include behaviour, health decisions, training challenges and breed-specific concerns.

At What Age Can a Puppy Be Taken from Its Mother?

Eight weeks is the minimum age to take a puppy from its mother, though some breeds need longer to be ready for a new home.

How Can We Calm Our Dog?

Help your anxious mother dog adjust after giving birth by keeping her separated from puppies and managing her stress.

How Do I Housetrain My New Puppy?

Housetrain your puppy by taking him outside after meals and drinks, staying consistent every day, and gradually moving toward outdoor toileting only.

Should I Neuter My Dog?

Neutering your dog can prevent health problems later in life, but timing matters and it won't always stop marking behaviour.

Should I Separate My Dogs?

Prepare your German Shepherds for pregnancy by giving them separate sleeping spaces and whelping boxes as birth approaches.

Should My American Bulldog Wear Muzzle in the Garden?

American Bulldogs that look like pit bulls face strict rules including muzzling in public, neutering, and microchipping to stay legal.

Should the Breeder Have Given Us a Contract?

A breeding partnership with a dog breeder needs clear terms about ownership, breeding rights, and health costs to protect everyone involved.