{"id":62,"date":"2019-12-04T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/04\/new-puppy-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T00:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:59:11","slug":"new-puppy-owner-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/new-puppy-owner-guide","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Bringing Home a New Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"611d40bb4ad8c100d33171ec\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-page-id=\"611d40bb4ad8c100d33171ec\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"685dd6e2b6dac99fa8e46a4c\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"685dd75c894b5c27ce5beaf4\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-26-2657\/685dd6e2b6dac99fa8e46a4c_685dd75c894b5c27ce5beaf4.css\" type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script defer src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-06-05-1257\/global-assets-c8eabca668ebf37b819ac010fe3d58ece03139c5.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-a9f756f9-8722-4995-a79e-8d378cf30e0f\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>There is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new puppy home. For first-time puppy owners, knowing how to prepare for day one makes a big difference in helping your new family member adjust. From puppy-proofing your house to crate training, potty training, and vaccinations, here are the best tips for bringing home a new puppy to set you up for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-8ae8c498-065e-4068-aebd-e60640ed5c67\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-995a3483-7fff-2333-1c99-96e77a8c1952\"><span>The New Puppy Kit<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-bce15e86-e844-42d7-9e72-8799d66e9006\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-1209ca08-9781-4879-aef9-b78d73db8882\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-0e220c74-7fff-7af9-5694-8ee77258b3cf\"><span>Puppy-Proof Your Place<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-6ba0313c-7b29-4387-ac67-c1756d83701c\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>Cover electric outlets and exposed wires<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<span>Put away all bags and shoes, and get rid of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/dogs-plant-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>poisonous plants<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>Keep the garbage shut and the toilet closed<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>Clean up small items that could be swallowed<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>Put cleaning products and pesticide baits<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span>If you have a yard, consider a fence or enclosure<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<span>Make sure you have\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/toys?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_lifestage:Puppy\"><span>chew toys<\/span><\/a><span> that will keep your puppy busy and happy, and your shoes safe!<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-1dd54716-7fff-cdba-7a8c-9a88865fd1f7\"><\/b><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-c4f86b84-7fff-98e1-04cf-1bdd12b10137\"><span>Welcome Them Home<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-0f9c30d7-154a-4ce3-add3-4c2f9dd2321d\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>They might not end up sleeping in it their first night, but you\u2019ll want to give your puppy a bed. The snugger and cozier it is, the better for helping them sleep on their own. A crate with dividers is great for house training. It will help to create a perfectly sized space, just right for hanging out, but not so big that they feel comfortable using the crate as a bathroom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>If you decide not to do a crate or crate training, stock up on pee pads and don\u2019t forget the pet-specific <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/cleaning-potty\"><span>odor-removing cleaners<\/span><\/a><span> to support potty training. Once your puppy learns to \u201cgo\u201d outside, have poop bags ready. If you already have a pet at home, allow time for adjustment as you introduce them to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-65e0c67a-dd9a-4f14-9cc4-df463c86a65a\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-c3142adb-7fff-dfa0-e0fe-0dc36e15bb56\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-3f2b1018-a64b-4b14-81da-d872232dd0fd\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-77cf3b99-26b2-405e-bcaf-a47945d4df26\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Crates$2520Gates$2520$2526$2520Kennels\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/f4d06511-9d93-4d3b-9623-8dc27aebfca6\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-77cf3b99-26b2-405e-bcaf-a47945d4df26\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-b7a524a2-69ad-4fb7-aba3-375936ed291d\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Crates$2520Gates$2520$2526$2520Kennels\">Pet Gates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-21b9e62b-2f80-4608-80e0-742c1254ed6a\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/beds\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/8f29b24a-be7c-4bf3-a77a-c2130877cd2e\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-21b9e62b-2f80-4608-80e0-742c1254ed6a\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-76216d75-d9e7-4d6e-879e-e5efca2adfe7\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/beds\">Dog Beds<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-88feb2e8-c557-41a5-a8ac-eefb3c3ed084\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/poop-bags\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/1.png?4952\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Earth Rated Unscented Dog Waste Bags, 8 Refill Rolls 120-Count\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-88feb2e8-c557-41a5-a8ac-eefb3c3ed084\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-61a2b3d3-cf28-482c-9661-8c3f512bcec2\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/poop-bags\">Pet Waste Bags<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-bd59aa65-43c0-4a24-b37d-acb463c65a3f-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-bd59aa65-43c0-4a24-b37d-acb463c65a3f\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-supplies\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-47a08d63-a6b7-4f43-98c0-82b57ac5951c\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-6b1092c6-db52-4924-bfa1-677c6ca589c4\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-573f5da8-7fff-29ff-fa96-fc61ef2e025c\"><span>Visit the Vet<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ca652c8a-9f81-471d-a50c-7c926d40a6cc\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Try one of our in-store <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/vip-vet-petcare\">VIP Vet clinics<\/a>. After they shake paws and get to know each other a bit, the vet will make sure your puppy is microchipped and up to date on all of their routine vaccinations, as well as generally healthy overall. Before you leave, be sure to ask when your little one will be ready for their spaying or neutering procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-73d167d2-5662-4fe1-9e13-d5c9707ddbe2\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-27c7372c-086d-4ebc-bfc3-a541cf54f49e\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-9a2fbc57-7fff-8139-ff7f-266957b95758\"><span>Baby\u2019s First Walk<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ed3a9a3f-2a71-460a-bb06-7b0163a2911d\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>You\u2019ll need a leash no longer than 6 feet and preferably not a retractable one, as little guys aren\u2019t ready for that much freedom. They may not know their name yet, but have a collar and ID tag waiting. We also recommend a harness. Puppies are leash-pullers, and a harness discourages pulling while also protecting dogs from choking themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b186a788-3a28-4cd8-8d4d-c1c88c73fc83\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/harnesses\">\u00a0<img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/d45680f4-ceac-47e7-9053-d5c899c1c274\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-2f2dd647-1f46-4e3a-992f-9161d1e94c82\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-e0eaf891-9621-4394-9648-7537afec1917\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-d3fc31f7-df5e-43e2-a2ed-05342bda1b58\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/harnesses\">Harnesses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-6bd0f623-a599-4a94-9639-a17bbf266174\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/leashes\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/08430ebc-4935-4991-9236-dcc72b6b5d52\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-6bd0f623-a599-4a94-9639-a17bbf266174\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-972e9508-e377-4e56-93cc-460d030e1830\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/leashes\">Leashes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-a3e125ed-ec6f-4ea1-bcda-48e4e61072aa\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/training-behavior\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/5.png?4955\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"PetSafe Easy Walk Black &amp; Silver Dog Harness\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-a3e125ed-ec6f-4ea1-bcda-48e4e61072aa\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-3483f246-4236-4bf6-9c46-338797a0907e\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/petsafe?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Harnesses\/pfilter:tags_category:Training$2520$2526$2520Behavior\">Training Harnesses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-07d1d9a1-a773-4f1d-a28e-4929b9e83981-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-07d1d9a1-a773-4f1d-a28e-4929b9e83981\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-collars-leashes-and-harnesses\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-d9014403-da6b-40b7-b4ae-05aba5f5f8f8\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-7844e86f-4cbf-40f4-8e0e-8ff2e2b0b358\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-539589b4-7fff-ecc1-b27d-2e7bae98ef1c\"><span>Transition Their Food<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-7ad702b4-5654-4049-ac9e-bbd9d552abba\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Puppies eat up to 3 times per day. To ensure a smooth transition &amp; less upset tummies, keep some of the food they are used to eating and stick with the same type of protein. A probiotic and, if needed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pumpkin-supplements\"><span>pumpkin<\/span><\/a><span>, will smooth out any digestive woes, improve their gut health, and strengthen their immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-45ff674d-7fff-2e1c-0e8f-c040b970444f\"><span>Here\u2019s how the transition should go:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><span>Days 1-2\u201475% old\/25% new<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Days 3-5\u201450 old\/50 new<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Days 5-7\u201425% old\/75% new<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><span>Days 7-10\u2014only continue to transition if the transition has been difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a5f5935d-af67-4193-a4e6-eb99b665509a\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-24a137bf-7fff-af06-ff30-525e7d4e93f8\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-ded6a420-62d9-48ca-be33-ee4ee77a9cc7\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff-root\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-margin-container-s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff\" id=\"wrap-s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff\">\n<div class=\"s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff shg-align-container\">\n<div class=\"shg-c s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked shg-align-center\" id=\"s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff\">\n<div class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pumpkin-supplements\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/273ea404-eed1-44d9-8db5-82dc6d9d11bf\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageV2Elements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-74ad7245-8c1f-43fa-b2a5-06c4b186e6ff\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-0574811d-eb77-4072-a2df-7d4b65d46130\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pumpkin-supplements\">Pumpkin Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-84292778-1874-4ab9-a116-1b033e294755\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/digestive-care-supplements\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/7.jpg?4957\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"The Honest Kitchen Perfect Form Herbal Digestive Supplement for Dogs and Cats\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-84292778-1874-4ab9-a116-1b033e294755\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-fd8fed10-4c95-4761-bc11-5c28d70774e3\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/digestive-care-supplements\">Digestive Supplements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-8e0604f0-971c-42fc-baf8-af90335e22f8-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-8e0604f0-971c-42fc-baf8-af90335e22f8\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/digestive-care-supplements\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-b101c0a0-ca75-40fd-a18d-df05008b06e7\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-2bbbeb1e-a66e-4632-be84-8ab29816cbdc\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-d51b417c-7fff-d9bd-c4a9-ec56ee6b1055\"><span>Build the Right Diet<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-34e37dce-039a-4c6c-8351-86a569522a7c\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>When it is time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/switching-food-and-rotational-feeding\"><span>transition your puppy&#8217;s diet<\/span><\/a><span>, try all-natural foods,\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/raw-dog-food\"><span>raw food<\/span><\/a><span>, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-food?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_lifestage:Puppy\"><span>freeze-dried<\/span><\/a><span> foods. It\u2019s what puppy stomachs were made to digest, and it\u2019s the best source of nutrients due to being the least processed. Adding toppers or hydrators like bone broth keeps meals exciting and nutritious.. And always pay attention\u00a0 to the feeding guidelines on all products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-025f3b70-419e-4c7c-8465-7970eb5fb66f\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-86e473f9-7fff-87d6-8ad9-90d8dfc5fd66\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-071ce2bd-3f07-461d-beef-e7079748091a\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-fb2ce7c7-fbac-4943-89bd-13709fedb0fb\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/puppy-food\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/9.jpg?4960\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Puppy Food\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-fb2ce7c7-fbac-4943-89bd-13709fedb0fb\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-2f1e7586-14e7-46da-b454-c46da5c36f0c\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/puppy-food\">Puppy Food<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-e5b722dc-b6a7-48c2-b85e-508cd9634c11\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/food-toppers?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Freeze-Dried\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/10.jpg?4960\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Freeze Dried Food Toppers\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-e5b722dc-b6a7-48c2-b85e-508cd9634c11\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-bb04663f-0c81-42b6-9b88-fb5775e01f2c\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/food-toppers?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Freeze-Dried\">Freeze-Dried Food Toppers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-5c60614a-7042-4687-a0a4-54a9a73e1115\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bone-broth\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/fd44c4e8-dae1-41b9-adb9-4361a34f12ee\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Bone Broth\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-5c60614a-7042-4687-a0a4-54a9a73e1115\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-c56535e2-185b-41b2-9495-54b5a46b2084\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bone-broth\">Bone Broth<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-678b9b93-18c1-428c-9fcf-51cd590edb11-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-678b9b93-18c1-428c-9fcf-51cd590edb11\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-food\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-6d1f0b77-dffd-48cb-9ade-bc5bcd16d446\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-d08fac37-47f3-41f7-a980-8a8b8ea913e3\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-d16ff3c9-7fff-aaf7-f837-e2e37807c314\"><span>Teach Them Table Manners<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-3571f32f-6a8a-4150-86e6-a792c3102ed0\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Creating a safe space for mealtime is essential.\u00a0 Using a placemat keeps their bowls from sliding, and an elevated stand cuts down on splashes in their water dish. Keep this space away from the main traffic areas in your home, as noise and commotion can bring out food defensiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-54ffa855-f185-4cd1-90b0-8a109d8b18d3\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-9d19cced-7fff-26c3-e98e-51b687835463\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-5dce6c0d-74c2-45f6-951d-b4a06a7496d7\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-c3a140c7-78a7-4e86-92c9-9a77684f59cb\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bowls\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/ef7ecb14-6924-4972-b109-a12fc17ec3c3\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-c3a140c7-78a7-4e86-92c9-9a77684f59cb\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-005c7996-4172-4a19-9c6c-f488e8162464\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bowls\">Bowls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-10f9840d-4a6d-4417-9448-570a25e03cf8\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-bowls-and-feeders?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_type:Slow$2520Feeder$2520Bowls\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/14.jpg?4963\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Outward Hound Dog Games Slo Bowl Slow Feeders Coral Design Dog Bowl\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-10f9840d-4a6d-4417-9448-570a25e03cf8\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-50626396-68a8-40a6-95a7-9c8f0271e7a8\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-bowls-and-feeders?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_type:Slow$2520Feeder$2520Bowls\">Slow Feeders Bowls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-7e376f01-2826-4a4f-8ae0-ac5a2f12db80-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-7e376f01-2826-4a4f-8ae0-ac5a2f12db80\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/bowls\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-49eb9809-43c5-4654-be47-2aa474644548\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-93774701-84d1-4ed1-956a-7f6387b8df02\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h2>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-8b2dee8a-7fff-4848-aca1-fb2a2caa1492\"><span>Feeding a Large Breed?<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-fbcea6cd-b727-484f-bbd3-069a114b5c69\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Large-breed puppies grow quickly, so they will need a special diet to help prevent orthopedic disease. 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Don\u2019t forget a toothbrush and toothpaste specifically designed for puppies, as poor dental health can lead to serious issues over time.\u00a0 If time is an issue, local groomers can handle everything from bath time to teeth cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-22c09f36-beb5-46aa-bbcd-94a15c0e132a\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-7017df42-7fff-f508-bf24-2ac29e422770\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-92373f00-31f0-486d-91b9-69a95d2ef720\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-001e3d2e-1bb6-482b-b04d-07eed221e391\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Dental$2520Care\/pfilter:tags_category:Health$2520$2526$2520Wellness\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/b875108f-6735-48bc-8145-a4523a0c8f37\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-001e3d2e-1bb6-482b-b04d-07eed221e391\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-8cb4e6bd-3b9b-41a1-a5d4-46e5da7941b7\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; 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Seasonal gear, such as paw booties or cooling mats, can make playtime and travel safe year-round, and don\u2019t forget the adorable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/clothing-accessories\"><span>puppy sweaters<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-4791b36f-0512-49ff-ba26-f0d5b5bc4906\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<h3>\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<b id=\"docs-internal-guid-62e02947-7fff-a39d-27ea-40b1dc15a419\"><span>Our Picks for This Step:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-c6668726-d928-4502-8577-dd9ab1d383f7\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-30b1bc87-69f3-4683-b992-77b15e30aa8e\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Travel$2520$2526$2520Outdoor\/pfilter:tags_type:Car$2520Travel\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/4571\/6836\/files\/18.jpg?4969\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"Kurgo Auto Zip Line Leash and Zip Line Combo\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-30b1bc87-69f3-4683-b992-77b15e30aa8e\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-f813325b-be51-40a4-81f6-34542594aa78\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Travel$2520$2526$2520Outdoor\/pfilter:tags_type:Car$2520Travel\">Car Travel Supplies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shogun-image-linked\" id=\"s-07bf69a7-4a75-44b2-8c00-915c66d59c4e\"><a class=\"shogun-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-bowls-and-feeders?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Travel$2520$2526$2520Outdoor\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/e69f38a5-b776-4606-a84d-23031e46132a\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"__SHG_DATA__\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-07bf69a7-4a75-44b2-8c00-915c66d59c4e\" }\n    }\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"s-24219ecd-6cbc-497c-9404-591391732d74\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-bowls-and-feeders?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Travel$2520$2526$2520Outdoor\">Travel Bowls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-4 shg-c-md-4 shg-c-sm-4 shg-c-xs-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-5ad5aa23-7448-4d65-8119-dac7336a367c-root\" class=\"shg-c shg-btn-wrapper shg-align-left\"><a id=\"s-5ad5aa23-7448-4d65-8119-dac7336a367c\" class=\"shg-btn shg-cse shg-btn-text\" href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/travel-outdoor\"> SHOP NOW <\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-aef9ae26-fe4e-4587-8537-8d52810faef4\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-8d9a167b-db8a-43bd-9ea3-a3b7b538ff47\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<h2 class=\"shogun-heading-component\">\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"><b id=\"docs-internal-guid-a99b9752-7fff-c4f5-4d90-74b489bf3cb7\">All Grown Up<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"s-865dcca7-f767-4929-88e6-13c5812f81a9\" class=\"shg-c\">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>At about 12 months old, your baby becomes an adult dog. It\u2019s time to transition off the puppy food and update to adult dog collars, harnesses, and chews. They will still need plenty of play sessions and positive reinforcement for good behavior, but tailored to their new age. Wow, they really do grow up so fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">Extra Puppy Care Tips for New Owners<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Start socializing early to build confidence<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Create a potty spot outdoors and stick to a routine<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Give your puppy alone time gradually to prevent separation anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Use baby gates to keep them safe in their new home<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Consistent training creates great family dogs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Bringing home a new family member is a big responsibility, but with the right preparation, you will set your new puppy up for a lifetime of health, happiness, and lots of snuggles.<\/span><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><span>You\u2019re probably excited to take one zillion photos of your bundle of fur. 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