April 2008

26 | Welcome Home, Puppy*
You've spent days researching breeds, weeks checking out breeders, and months waiting for the day you can bring your new puppy home. Now that she's snuggled in your arms, the hard part's over, right? Not quite — your puppy's going to demand a lot of you. Learn how to prepare for, and what to expect after, your puppy's arrival.  More >>
By Eve Adamson

34 | What Puppies Need*
Sure, you've got all the love a puppy could ever want, but puppies need more than a gentle cuddle and a warm bed. We're talking microchips, vaccinations, brushes, toys, food, registration papers, licenses, socialization, and more. Here's the nuts and bolts guide to new-puppy essentials.  More >>
By Maureen Kochan

40 | Oh So Sweet
What would our annual puppy issue be without a few gratuitous puppy photos? We show off some of the cutest of the cute.

42 | Daycare to the Rescue!
Many dogs and owners find themselves happier with a little doggie daycare.  More >>
By Cherie Langlois

46 | Best Friends*
Dogs are a bit like chocolates — it's hard to stop at just one. There are many reasons people say they want a dog and end up with an entire pack. We take a look into the not-so-uncommon phenomenon and show you how to create harmony in your multi-dog home.  More >>
By Cherie Langlois

54 | Something New for Buddy's Dish
If you're contemplating a diet change for your dog, you have plenty of options. 

56 | Training the Trainer
Sometimes it's the owner who does the learning when a new puppy enters the picture.  More >>
By Annette Sullivan

74 | Beagle
House pet or hunter, the congenial Beagle remains a family favorite.  More >>
By Vicki Shields

80 | Alaskan Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai may be small in size, but he's certainly big in personality, and he turns heads wherever he goes.  More >>
By Patricia Kime

82 | Miniature Australian Shepherd
The compact Miniature Australian Shepherd's brains and spirit are more than a match for his larger cousin's.  More >>
By Lisa Hanks

*BONUS! | DogChannel Exclusives
Find more about these topics in DogChannel exclusives — articles, tools, and references that will build your dog-owner skills.  More >>

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