Puppy Diaries

We're Moving!

Helping your dog adjust to a new home can be challenging. Anne Stauff discusses the stress of moving and how keeping your puppy active and engaged can help them transition to a new living space.

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A Golden Retriever gets ready to move with their family.

Eddie Loves Hudson!

Socialization isn’t just about making friends. It’s a vital part of nurturing a happy, confident, and emotionally intelligent dog. Anne Stauff shows how socializing Eddie (her Golden Retriever puppy) with a neighboring dog has helped her develop problem-solving skills and have a little fun.

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A Golden Retriever puppy playing with a stick.

To Spay or Not to Spay?

Spaying or neutering can be a scary process for any puppy parent. In the fourth installment of our Puppy Diaries series, Anne Stauff shows us the lighter side of surgery and recovery, and provides must read tips for concerned dog moms and dads.

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Keeping Fit with Eddie

The third installment in our Puppy Diaries series finds Anne Stauff and her new Golden Retriever puppy venturing out for walks and making new canine friends.

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Settling In and Potty Training

Eddie’s back in another installment of our Puppy Diaries series. Read on to see how Anne Stauff and her family are adjusting to life with their new Golden Retriever puppy.

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A Golden Retriever puppy is taken outside for potty training.

Can We Get a Puppy?

In 2018, PetPlace introduced readers to Laura Tiebert and her dog, Sommer. Over twelve installments, the Puppy Diaries series shared the ups and downs of first-time pet parenthood, including tips on diet, environment, and exercise for young dogs.

Good news: the series is back for 2021! Check out the first diary entry from the newest pup mom, Anne Stauff, her family, and their brand new Golden Retriever, Eddie.

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