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When it comes to the human-dog relationship, the word “love” is used a lot. What most people don’t talk about is the bond between them and their furry friends. Love will develop naturally. On the other hand, a bond takes a lot of attention and time to grow. Love makes your dog wag his tail when he sees you at the end of the day. However, bond keeps him from leaving you when you open the front door. A strong bond is a foundation between you and your dog.

Dogs bite. It’s a known fact. They are fully equipped with forty-two teeth and are capable of biting if injured or provoked. A dog bite can be damaging and potentially fatal to children and even adults. No one wants to be responsible for their dog injuring another person. Dogs raised in homes without the presence of children may actually be more likely to injure a child. Dogs raised around children learn how to tolerate them. Dogs raised away from children don’t have the proper knowledge on how to act around children appropriately. Fortunately, an owner can take steps to improve a puppy’s tolerance of children before the puppy reaches adulthood.

Your puppy will one day grow into a dog. Pretty common knowledge, right? Knowing when these different stages of growth will help you understand some of the big changes that will occur on the path to adulthood. Needs will differ from stage to stage, and knowing the stages below will help you know when and what to expect with each stage.

Teaching your dog to do its business outside seems like a daunting task, but it's quite easy when you have a few tricks up your sleeve. Here are five tips that will help you teach your dog to pee outside.

So you’re thinking about adding a puppy to your family, but you’re nervous because you already have an older dog. Will they get along? Will they be best friends? Will the older dog resent the puppy? Those are probably some of the questions going through your head. So, how can you help transition your dog into this new life of having a sibling?