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Guide to Puppy Proofing Your Home And Garden

© Depositphotos.com / Yarvet So the day is fast approaching when you bring a new Labrador puppy into your life and home! Have you properly prepared? As a responsible and caring owner you must, before they arrive, transform your home ...
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How Much Exercise Does a Labrador Need?

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How to Stop a Puppy from Biting and Nipping

REVIEWS

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10 Best Toughest, Durable Dog Toys For Heavy Chewers

Photo credit: © Depositphotos.com / eriklam At a Glance: Our Top 5 Best Indestructible Dog Toys from the 10 Total Reviewed KONG Extreme Dog ToyKONG Wubba Dog ToyJolly Pets Romp-n-Roll Ball​Multipet Nuts for Knots Heavy Duty Rope ToyGoughnuts - Original ...
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Best Puppy Food for Labs and Large Breeds (7 Reviews)

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Best Vacuum for Pet Hair 2020: Buying Guide and Reviews

Best Collars for Labradors and Large Breed Dogs

Best Collars for Labradors and Large Breed Dogs

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The Best Dog Beds For Labs And Large Dogs in 2020 Reviewed

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Top 10 Rated Best Dog Shampoo and Conditioners

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The Best Dog Treats For Training Puppies Or Dogs

HOUSE TRAINING

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House Training: The Ultimate Guide!

© Depositphotos.com / HASLOO Probably the highest priority thing every owner has on their list of things to do is house training their dog or puppy. Teaching a dog not to toilet in the home, or if they must then ...
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House Training An Adult Dog – Solving Common Issues

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House Training: Basic Need To Know Facts Before Starting

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House Training Products, Supplies and Equipment – A Buyers Guide

CRATE TRAINING

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2020 Ultimate Guide: Crate Training Your Labrador Puppy

I've chosen to write a crate training guide...NAY, I'm writing the ULTIMATE GUIDE to Crate Training Your Labrador Puppy! Why? Because my family and I have used a crate with every dog we've ever owned and I cannot recommend it ...
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How To Crate Train A Puppy: Day, Night, Even If You Work

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How To Crate Train An Older, Adult Dog – Yours Or Adopted

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Complete Guide On What Size Dog Crate You Should Get And Which Type Is Best?

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What To Put In A Dog Crate, Where To Put It, How To Get It Prepared

 

Top Picks For Our Dogs

  1. BEST PUPPY TOY
    We Like: Calmeroos Puppy Toy w/ Heartbeat and Heat Packs - Perfect for new puppies. Helps ease anxiety in their new home.
  2. BEST DOG CHEW
    We Like: Bones & Chews Bully Sticks - All of our puppies love to bite, nip, and chew. We love using Bully Sticks to help divert these unwanted behaviors.
  3. BEST DOG TREATS
    We Like: Crazy Dog Train Me Treats - One of our favorite treats for training our service dog puppies.
  4. BEST FRESH DOG FOOD
    We Like: The Farmer's Dog - A couple months ago we started feeding Raven fresh dog food and she loves it! Get 50% off your first order of The Farmer's Dog.

For a list of all the supplies we get for our new service dog puppies check out our New Puppy Checklist on the PuppyInTraining.com blog.