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Puppies are rambunctious, clumsy, curious and generally a bit chaotic. They bring lots of joy, but getting them familiar with a new home, keeping them from destroying things, housebreaking them and ...

Brian Anthony Hernandez, who has nearly 20 years of journalism experience, joined PEOPLE as a writer-editor in 2023. Brian previously worked for Bustle, Billboard, MTV, Mashable and Men's Health.

Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting and life-changing event for the whole family. However, with all the excitement, you need to make sure you’re paying attention to the pup’s needs, so they don’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When our family lost our beloved Labradoodle, Dempsey, to cancer, our hearts were shattered. The only way ...

Many people consider the act of bringing a dog into their home to be a fun and exciting milestone in their lives. While it can very much be both of those things, it is also a long-term commitment that ...

A dog expert at ACME Kennels, Ben Mcfarlane, shared the seven "essential" items you need before bringing home a new puppy. Ben said: "Welcoming a new puppy is an exciting yet hectic experience for the ...

Every dog deserves a loving home. When a dog and her three puppies were found in the trash, a rescue quickly got to work to ...

SMD explains more in the video's caption, "Life with well-raised puppies means everyone gets involved in socialization—even ...