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For Breeders » For Customers · Updated February 23, 2024

5 Best Podcasts for Breeders and Dog Lovers

Don’t you love it when technology makes our jobs and lives easier? From online dog libraries to breeder-focused mobile apps, every year there’s new tech you can use to improve your breeding business. 

For Breeders » For Customers · Updated January 17, 2024

July 4th Fireworks Safety Tips for Dogs

There’s no other American holiday quite like the 4th of July — warm weather, cookouts, hanging by the pool, patriotic festivals and of course, firework displays. Unfortunately, while us humans are having a great time, some of our furry friends feel as if they’re in the middle of World War III. Shelter populations surge in

For Breeders » For Customers · Updated February 23, 2024

Where Do Breeders Find Customers Online?

Dog ownership is one of life’s greatest joys. You know this — after all, you’ve started a business with the hope of placing puppies in fellow dog lovers’ forever homes. 

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For Breeders » For Customers · Updated January 16, 2024

10 Products to Beat the Heat During the Dog Days of Summer 2024

The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising — yep, it’s summertime again! For pet lovers, this sweltering season opens up an endless number of activities. On the other hand, it’s a challenge to keep your furry buddies cool, properly hydrated and safe from the sun’s UV rays. Luckily, there are hundreds of

For Breeders · Updated February 23, 2024

What To Expect During a Puppy’s First 12 Weeks of Life

Raising a puppy is one of life’s most rewarding — and challenging — experiences. You’ll be in love from the moment the roly-poly newborns emerge from their mother to the day they each arrive at their forever home and beyond. In order to raise a happy, healthy and well-adjusted dog, it’s extremely important for the

A black and white puppy being held by a woman, emphasizing the importance of health testing for breeding dogs.

For Breeders » For Customers · Updated February 20, 2024

Health Clearances for Responsible Breeding

When a prospective buyer is in the market for a puppy, they want to purchase a dog that will have a long, healthy life. There’s no way to guarantee every puppy in every litter is 100% free from health problems, but responsible breeding practices greatly reduce the risk.

A puppy kit resting near a bowl of food.

For Breeders » For Customers · Updated February 23, 2024

How to Build a Puppy Kit for Your Customers

A puppy’s transition to a new home is a big step for both the animal and the new owner. One easy way breeders can ease the transition is with a thoughtfully prepared puppy kit.

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For Breeders » For Customers · Updated January 16, 2024

How Breeders Screen Puppy Buyers

Being a responsible breeder isn’t just about raising puppies the right way. Knowing how to screen a potential puppy buyer is an important skill that the best breeders can learn from experience and research.

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For Breeders » For Customers · Updated April 17, 2024

5 Best Pet Apps For Breeders To Check Out

There’s so much work that goes into raising a litter of puppies — from the moment a dam is pregnant all the way up to delivering the dogs to their forever homes. Luckily, technology has come a long way over the last decade to aid in the process. There are a plethora of smartphone-based pet

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For Breeders » For Customers · Updated February 23, 2024

What’s In Your Puppy Contract?

Breeders frequently (but not universally) require customers to sign a contract when they purchase a puppy. For the buyer, it might seem unnecessary. But at the end of the day, a puppy contract is signed to protect the breeder, the client, and the dog. What is a puppy contract? Why do you need one? What