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Puppy Articles
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Tips For Bringing Home Your New Puppy
Get ready to welcome your new furry friend with our helpful tips for bringing home a new puppy. From preparing your home to establishing routines and training, we cover all the essential information to help you provide the best care for your new four-legged family member.
General Advice
Puppy
Adoption
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How To Pick The Best Toys For Your Puppy
Keep your puppy happy and engaged with our guide to picking the best toys for your furry friend. Learn about the different types of toys available, from chew toys to puzzle toys, and find out how to choose toys that are safe and appropriate for your puppy's age and size. With our tips and recommendations, you can ensure that your puppy always has fun and stimulating toys to play with.
Puppy
General Advice
Product Guides
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What Are The Best Treats For A Puppy
Treat your puppy right with our guide to the best treats for your furry friend. From training rewards to healthy snacks, this article provides expert recommendations for treats that are tasty, nutritious, and safe for puppies. Find the perfect treats to keep your pup happy and motivated!
Product Guides
Puppy
Dog
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How to Socialise a Puppy: 8 tips for Properly Socialising Your Puppy
From introducing them to new people and animals to gradually increasing exposure to different environments, this article offers practical advice for ensuring your furry friend becomes a well-adjusted and confident adult dog.
Health and Wellbeing
Training and Behaviour
Puppy
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How to Stop your Puppy Crying at Night
It's common for puppies to cry at night when they first come home with you. Here's what you can do to ease their nighttime wailing as they make the transition into your family.
Training and Behaviour
Dog
Puppy
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Puppy parenting: training your puppy to be home alone
As much as we want to spend every waking moment with our furry friends, most pet parents work either full or part-time. But how long can you leave them alone at home before it might become an issue?
Care
General Advice
Dog
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Puppy Training Schedule: What To Teach Your Puppy And When?
Start your puppy off on the right paw with our puppy training schedule. This guide outlines what to teach your puppy and when, from basic commands to leash training and socialization. With our step-by-step schedule, you can help your puppy develop into a well-behaved and happy dog.
Training and Behaviour
Dog
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What To Expect With Your New Puppy
Bringing a new puppy into your home can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. Our comprehensive guide covers what to expect with your new furry friend
Care
Training and Behaviour
Puppy
Health and Wellbeing
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How to Examine your Dog's Legs for Lameness, Arthritis and more
Discover what to look for and how to identify potential issues early on to keep your furry friend healthy and happy
General Advice
Dog
Health and Wellbeing
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The Top 10 Vitamins And Supplements For Dogs
Discover the best vitamins and supplements to support your dog's health and wellbeing with our top 10 list. From joint health to immune system support, this article provides expert recommendations for supplements that can help your furry friend live their best life.
Health and Wellbeing
Dog
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Everything You Need To Know About Treating Your Dog Against Fleas
Got a flea problem? Learn how to effectively treat and prevent fleas on your dog with our comprehensive guide. From flea medications and shampoos to home remedies and prevention tips, this article provides essential information to help you keep your furry friend flea-free and healthy.
Health and Wellbeing
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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5 delicious ways to treat your dog with peanut butter
Whether it's stuffed in a toy, baked into a cookie or licked straight from the spoon, peanut butter is a great treat for your dog. However, it is important to know what to look out for when giving your pet peanut butter.
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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Dog Feeding Guide: The 5 Nutrients To Look For When Buying Dog Food
Ensure your dog is getting the nutrition they need with our guide to the five essential nutrients to look for when buying dog food. Learn about the benefits of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in your dog's diet, and how to choose high-quality dog food that meets their nutritional requirements. Help your furry friend thrive with our expert advice on dog food nutrition.
Health and Wellbeing
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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Dog Feeding Guide: The Benefits Of Mix Feeding Your Dog
Discover the benefits of mix-feeding your dog with our informative guide. From understanding the nutritional value of different types of food to creating balanced meals, we cover all the essential tips to help you provide a varied and nutritious diet for your furry friend. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
General Advice
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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How To Choose The Right Food For Your Dog
From understanding ingredients to knowing your dog's dietary requirements, we've got you covered.
General Advice
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
Recipes
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Healthy Peanut Butter Pupcake Recipe
Treat your furry friend to a delicious and healthy Peanut Butter Pupcake with our easy-to-follow recipe designed specifically for dogs.
Care
Dog
Recipes and DIY
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3 No-Bake Birthday Cake Recipes Your Dog Will Love!
Make your dog's birthday extra special with these 3 delicious no-bake cake recipes they'll love
Dog
Recipes and DIY
Product Guides
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How to Choose the Best Dog Harness
Looking for the perfect harness for your furry friend? Our guide will help you choose the best harness for your dog's size, breed, and walking habits.
General Advice
Dog
Product Guides
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A Product Guide for Travelling with a Dog in the Car
Make car trips with your dog stress-free and enjoyable with our product guide for travelling with a dog in the car. We recommend the best car accessories, safety products and travel essentials to keep your dog comfortable and secure on the road. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
Product Guides
Dog
Travel
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A Guide To Selecting The Right Jacket For Your Dog
Find the perfect coat for your furry friend with our comprehensive guide to selecting a dog coat. From understanding the different types of dog coats to factors to consider when choosing the right one for your dog, we cover all the essential information to help you keep your pet warm and comfortable. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
Product Guides
Dog
Winter
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What Are The Best Treats For A Puppy
Treat your puppy right with our guide to the best treats for your furry friend. From training rewards to healthy snacks, this article provides expert recommendations for treats that are tasty, nutritious, and safe for puppies. Find the perfect treats to keep your pup happy and motivated!
Product Guides
Puppy
Dog
Travel
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Dog Walks in Auckland
Discover the best dog-friendly walks in Auckland! Our guide features scenic trails and parks where you and your furry friend can explore and enjoy the great outdoors together.
General Advice
Dog
Summer
Travel
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A Guide for Travelling with a Dog in the Car
Hit the road with your furry friend with confidence using our guide to car travel with your dog. Learn how to keep your dog safe, comfortable, and happy during car trips, from proper restraint and ventilation to feeding and hydration tips.
Travel
Training and Behaviour
Dog
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A Product Guide for Travelling with a Dog in the Car
Make car trips with your dog stress-free and enjoyable with our product guide for travelling with a dog in the car. We recommend the best car accessories, safety products and travel essentials to keep your dog comfortable and secure on the road. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
Product Guides
Dog
Travel
All Dog Articles
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7 Easy Tricks To Teach Your Dog
Learn how to teach your dog these fun tricks; shake, roll over, speak, place, shy, bow & spin.
Training and Behaviour
Dog
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3 No-Bake Birthday Cake Recipes Your Dog Will Love!
Make your dog's birthday extra special with these 3 delicious no-bake cake recipes they'll love
Dog
Recipes and DIY
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5 delicious ways to treat your dog with peanut butter
Whether it's stuffed in a toy, baked into a cookie or licked straight from the spoon, peanut butter is a great treat for your dog. However, it is important to know what to look out for when giving your pet peanut butter.
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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15 of New Zealand's best dog friendly events
A list of the best dog-friendly events including walks, markets, runs, shows and pool events across New Zealand.
Culture
Dog
Travel
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13 Common Human Foods Dogs Should Avoid
Discover the dangerous foods that could harm your furry friend
Health and Wellbeing
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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A Guide To Selecting The Right Jacket For Your Dog
Find the perfect coat for your furry friend with our comprehensive guide to selecting a dog coat. From understanding the different types of dog coats to factors to consider when choosing the right one for your dog, we cover all the essential information to help you keep your pet warm and comfortable. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
Product Guides
Dog
Winter
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A Product Guide for Travelling with a Dog in the Car
Make car trips with your dog stress-free and enjoyable with our product guide for travelling with a dog in the car. We recommend the best car accessories, safety products and travel essentials to keep your dog comfortable and secure on the road. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
Product Guides
Dog
Travel
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Dog Feeding Guide: The 5 Nutrients To Look For When Buying Dog Food
Ensure your dog is getting the nutrition they need with our guide to the five essential nutrients to look for when buying dog food. Learn about the benefits of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in your dog's diet, and how to choose high-quality dog food that meets their nutritional requirements. Help your furry friend thrive with our expert advice on dog food nutrition.
Health and Wellbeing
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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Dog Feeding Guide: The Benefits Of Mix Feeding Your Dog
Discover the benefits of mix-feeding your dog with our informative guide. From understanding the nutritional value of different types of food to creating balanced meals, we cover all the essential tips to help you provide a varied and nutritious diet for your furry friend. Read now on the Pet.co.nz blog.
General Advice
Dog
Diet and Nutrition
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Dog Walks in Auckland
Discover the best dog-friendly walks in Auckland! Our guide features scenic trails and parks where you and your furry friend can explore and enjoy the great outdoors together.
General Advice
Dog
Summer
Travel
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