How to Socialize Your Puppy Perhaps the most important thing you can do for your new puppy is socialize, socialize, socialize! It is something that many people don’t even think of yet it should be foremost in their minds when they decide to bring a new puppy into their household. Having a few people come to your house, having […] Continue Reading>
Socializing Older Dogs While it is more difficult to socialize an older animal who didn’t receive the proper experiences when young, in today’s world, it is something that is necessary more and more. Many dogs are adopted from shelters and dog pounds. Often, these dogs, have not had the benefit of socialization at the appropriate age. Even […] Continue Reading>
Why Dogs Need Socialization In order for our dogs to grow up to be well adjusted, stable adults, they must receive adequate socialization. It is one of, if not THE most important aspect of raising a puppy, yet it is the one that people often fail to consider. Socialization can prevent your puppy from growing up to be […] Continue Reading>
So You Say You Don’t Need Puppy Class….. Its surprising just how many people obtain a new puppy of whatever breed and decide, right off the bat, that they don’t need puppy class. Why should they? They’ve trained dogs before. Their puppy already knows how to sit. Who cares if they know how to do tricks. What is the point of having them […] Continue Reading>
A Tired Dog Is A Good Dog I’m sure you have all heard the phrase before – a tired dog IS a good dog! Where does such a saying come from? From the fact that in today’s world TOO many dogs are left on their own to figure out ways to expel their energy – left to their own devices but handicapped […] Continue Reading>
The Pool Is OPEN! Summertime is here and so is the most fabulous swimming “hole” in all of dogdom! The Splash at A Place For Paws is open and ready for business! As the heat goes up and the humidity rises, your pups will thank you for taking them to the best place in the area for them to […] Continue Reading>