One of the most exciting things in life is picking out the family puppy. Then seeing the reaction of the children or other family members. That image is simply priceless and then comes the hard part …the dogs name, what will we name the puppy? So how do we find a name that we can live with for the life of the puppy and beyond?

Finding the perfect name for our puppies take time and many people spend weeks looking before deciding on the right name.

Well here are three ways to help speed the process along:

1. Match the name with the puppy’s personality: Just like us puppies have their own personality. One dog might be a little more up beat then the other, or lazy, or clumsy. Many times it makes for a perfect name. For instance if the puppy is full of energy or gives you a smile whenever you see them-Sparky…might be a good name. Or if the puppy’s very bright you may want to call them-sunshine. If you puppy gets into a lot of things around the house you might name the puppy…Havoc.

2. Another method is matching the puppy’s physical appearance with the name: You might think to match the puppy’s name with how they look like: if the puppy has spots you would call him…spot. Or if the puppy was white he/she might be called snowball.

3. Many decide to name their puppies after other pets in the past: Or after people that remind them of that person. Choosing names of people who are important to them or pets that had meaning in their lives.

In all honesty the ultimate name is up to you or the family. The name you chose will live with you and your dog for many years to come so be sure you are comfortable with it. After all you can’t keep changing it because even though their pets they have personalities and feelings all there own.

We had a fun time naming our dogs.Our dogs are…..

• Capelli
• Player
• VooDoo
• Scout
• Vayda
• Medusa
• Shoeshine (Our daughter had to name a dog that after seeing Underdog!)

Leave us a comment! If you already have a dog, how did you pick the name?

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Choosing a new puppy can be quite a chore. Many think it is a great experience and while it might be there are a lot of things to consider when finding a puppy. You must make you choice carefully. If you have children you must determine whether or not that particular breed is good with children, if you have a small apartment and not much room for them to run you must decide whether or not the dog will have adequate space in the home. Preparation for the puppy may be just as long as with a newborn child.

So how can you tell if the puppy is right for you or your family?

Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Determine the size of the breed as an adult dog: Do you have adequate running room? will the breed be too big for your house? If you have small children with the size be a factor for them.
2. Determine the temperament to the breed: Some breeds of dogs are more aggressive by nature. It doesn’t mean they are worse it just means if you have children you may not want them around that breed.
3. Determine the personality: Sometimes by watching a puppy you can see their personality. Noticing how they are interacting with each other may help you decide on the one that is best for you.
4. Determine if there is a connection: Some puppies you have an instant connection with. It might also happen to one of your children, watching to see how they respond to the puppies can also help you make your decision.

As you can see finding the perfect puppy is sometimes a chore but when you get the right one you know it…they soon become one of the family! So make sure that all of the family is included in the search and enjoy it. The look on the children’s face will be payment enough!

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Puppies are just as mischievous as babies. They are curious by nature and need to know the things that are around them. Many things we don’t think of can be dangerous for puppies so puppy proofing is not only good for them but is reassuring to us.

Here are some steps to take to make sure your home is safe for your new puppy:

1. Make sure that all tiny things are off the floor: Puppies are known for chewing things or putting things in their mouth that are not food. Getting down to their level may sound strange but it will give you a better idea of what they see. Keep loose paper and sharp objects off the floor that can hurt them is a great first step.
2. Make sure all poisonous things are put up out of the puppy’s reach: Remember that things that won’t hurt us can be very harmful to them. So it is important to keep the home very clean and free of loose debris. As well as putting up things like bleach, soap, oven cleaner, and even salt for the winter weather.
3. Plants should be out of the puppies reach: Plants can be very harmful to them and puppies like to chew so making sure that it is out of their reach is also important.
4. Plugs and electrical cords should be covered or removed from their reach: We all know that cords are dangerous to us and they are to the puppy as well. Placing covers on the cords and electrical sockets should be done to ensure their safety. Do not leave them unattended for any reason it only takes a minute for the puppy to get into something harmful maybe even fatal.

Remember that puppies are babies too and they are curious so anything you wouldn’t give your baby should not be given to the puppies. Buying toys and such for the puppies would help you out with the obsessive chewing but some puppies will try to chew anything they can get their teeth around and then some. Ensure their safety by keeping a clean and secure house for them to play in.

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