Blog: New Pet Owners
Puppy Proofing Your Home
Bringing a new puppy home is an exhilarating experience! Whether you are a new dog parent or an old pro, there are a few things to keep in mind when bringing your new companion home. Puppies are curious and know precisely how to get into trouble, so it is imperative…
The Importance of Socializing Your Puppy
Good dogs aren’t born, they are made. Dogs are social creatures that need interaction with you, other people and other animals beginning very early in life.
Am I Ready for a Pet?
The snow is gone, the grass is starting to green, flowers are starting to bloom…has spring really sprung? With the new life that comes with each spring we at Mission Ridge often get to enjoy an influx of puppies in all shapes and sizes. The question remains though, how do…
Puppy Socialization: The Critical First 3 Months of Life
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (AVSAB) has identified that the primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time, puppies should be safely exposed to new people, other pets, and environmental stimuli. Caution must be taken to not over…
