The Complete Guide to Raising a Puppy

Who doesn’t love puppies? Experts consider puppyhood, particularly the first 3 to 4 months, to be the most important period of a dog’s life. In that short window, a dog’s experiences shape their views about what’s safe and what’s scary — opinions that can be hard to change later on. That’s why training, socialization, and building good habits are so important for puppies. We’re going to give you the rundown of everything you need to know about raising a puppy so you can embark on your pet parenthood journey armed with information and resources.How long puppyhood lastsAll dogs develop at different rates, with small breeds generally developing the most quickly, large breeds more slowly, and giant breeds being the late bloomers. For many dogs, 5 or 6 months and younger is considered puppyhood. Then, your pup enters adolescence. Advertisement Puppy milestonesRaising a puppy involves many milestones. During puppyhood, your dog will:Learn to get along with other dogsif they have positive int...