PupLife Dog Blog

Teaching Your Dog to "Get Back"
Teaching Your Dog to "Get Back"
Get Back is one of those commands that sounds optional until you actually need it. Doorways, busy sidewalks, crosswalks, the moment you're juggling grocery bags and trying to fit through... Read more...
Why Your Puppy Chews Everything (And What Helps)
Why Your Puppy Chews Everything (And What Helps)
Puppies are a lot of work, maybe more than a human baby in some ways. Here's the part that's easy to forget when you're staring at a chewed-up shoe: this... Read more...
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Everything New Dog Owners Need to Know About Keeping Their Dog Healthy
Getting a dog changes your daily life immediately and completely. The good news is that basic dog health isn't complicated. Here's what matters. Read more...
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Senior Dog Years: How To Make Them Great
Dogs are living longer than they used to. That's genuinely good news. It also means more years of managing the things that come with age — arthritis, weight changes, dental... Read more...
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? How to Know and How to Help
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? How to Know and How to Help
If your dog falls apart the moment you reach for your keys, you already know how hard it is to watch. The barking, the chewing, the accidents on the floor... Read more...
Chocolate and Dogs: What You Actually Need to Know
Chocolate and Dogs: What You Actually Need to Know
Chocolate is one of those hazards that most dog owners know about in a general way but don't fully understand until something happens. The short version: keep it away from... Read more...
Your Dog's Summer Survival Guide
Your Dog's Summer Survival Guide
Summer is one of the best times to have a dog. More time outside, longer evenings, new places to explore together. But the same season that makes everything feel easier... Read more...
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The One Holiday That's Genuinely Hard on Dogs: 4th of July
The 4th of July is the one holiday that's genuinely rough for dogs. Not because of the gathering or the food or the change in routine but because of the... Read more...
Keeping Dogs Cool in Summer: Why a Sun Shield T-Shirt Actually Works
Keeping Dogs Cool in Summer: Why a Sun Shield T-Shirt Actually Works
We put sunscreen on ourselves. We check the pavement temperature before walks. We carry water. And then we let our dogs sit in direct sun like they're somehow immune to... Read more...
The Ultimate Puppy Starter Guide: The First 24 Hours With Your Puppy
The Ultimate Puppy Starter Guide: The First 24 Hours With Your Puppy
The first 24 hours with your puppy set the foundation for a happy, well-adjusted companion. Keep their environment safe and comfortable, establish a basic routine, offer gentle reassurance, and monitor... Read more...
Planning An Eco-Friendly Holiday For Dogs
Planning An Eco-Friendly Holiday
Even though it’s snowing here in beautiful, southwest Michigan, everyone at PupLife.com is dreaming of a green Christmas. In addition to our wonderful selection of eco-friendly products for pooches and... Read more...