How to Introduce Your Dog to a New Baby

While the arrival of a new baby is a joyful time, it's possible your pet won't share the same excitement. A new addition to the household brings lots of changes to a dog's life, including unfamiliar sounds, smells, and experiences. These changes can cause stress and anxiety, but with a little work, you can ease the transition for your [...]

2026-06-30T02:37:58-04:00January 20th, 2021|

10 Winter Safety Tips For Dog Owners

Snowy days can mean tons of fun for your four-legged friends, but if you aren’t careful, winter weather can also be hazardous to your dog’s health and safety. Follow The Dog Wizard’s 10 cold-weather tips to keep your best friend safe and comfortable when the temperature drops. 1. Acclimate your dog to the cold gradually Although some dogs [...]

2026-06-30T02:42:51-04:00January 7th, 2021|

Socializing your Puppy: Part 1

It seems new puppy owners constantly hear how important puppy socialization is, but what does this actually mean?  Let’s just get the elephant out of the room and say all socialization is not created equally.  Honestly, how could it be?  There is so much conflicting and confusing information on this subject, it is no wonder a lot of people are doing it wrong.  Sadly, this confusion can result in terrible behavior problems down the road.

2026-06-30T02:38:01-04:00April 22nd, 2020|

Raising a Puppy Amidst the Coronavirus

For many people right now, a puppy is just what the doctor ordered.  It is scientifically proven that a dog can reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure, cardiovascular conditions, depression, and more.  However, the current climate of “stay-at-home orders” can create some lasting negative effects on your puppy because despite the pandemic going in the world right now, a puppy’s critical [...]

2026-06-30T02:38:02-04:00March 27th, 2020|