When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It’s finally happening: I’m preparing for a puppy of my own! Like many first ...

A female mixed-breed puppy rests on a woman's leg. New research suggests some people underestimate the responsibilities that come with owning a puppy. Photograph By KARINE AIGNER, Nat Geo Image ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When Pierogi came home at twelve weeks old, I was prepared for unbelievable levels of cuteness. I was prepared for ...

Puppy training requires a great deal of patience as owners find themselves repeating the same commands over again until it finally gets through. While dog owner Faith Housley, 22, is more than happy ...

Shortly after college when I adopted my first puppy, Vegas, I wanted her to play with a furry companion. My married friends Beth and Jason Werling each had a dog. Bella was Beth’s dog originally, and ...

It’s finally happening: I’m preparing for a puppy of my own! Like many first-time pup parents, I’ve been lucky to grow up with family dogs in my childhood home, and there’s been a pooch-shaped hole in ...

New research finds new puppy parents sometimes struggle with time management and other issues. We asked experts for tips to ensure that all members of a household thrive. A female mixed-breed puppy ...