Puppy guides for new owners
Raise a happy, healthy puppy
Practical guides on training, health, food and growth, from the first night home to the first birthday. Search a question or start with the basics below.
From 8 weeks to 1 yearGuides for every stage
New puppy? Start here
Four guides that cover the first weeks with a new puppy.
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Potty and crate training
A day-by-day routine that teaches your puppy where to go and when to rest.
Browse by topic
Pick a topic to see every guide we have on it.
Breeds
Size, temperament and care for popular breeds and mixes.
Training
Potty, crate, leash and bite training.
Health
Vaccines, common illnesses and vet visits.
Food & Nutrition
Portions, schedules and safe foods.
Growth
Week-by-week development and adult size.
Care
Grooming, sleep, exercise and daily routines.
Getting a Puppy
Choosing, preparing and naming.
All guides
Every guide, newest first.
Latest guides
Fresh advice for raising your puppy.
Your puppy, month by month
What changes at each stage and what to work on.
Explore puppy breeds
Compare size, energy and grooming needs before you choose.
Golden Retriever
Large, gentle and eager to please. Sheds a lot.
Labrador Retriever
Large, food-motivated and easy to train.
French Bulldog
Small and calm indoors. Sensitive to heat.
Beagle
Medium, curious and led by its nose.
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German Shepherd
Large, smart and needs daily work.
Dachshund
Small, bold and prone to back problems.
Is it an emergency?
Call your vet now if your puppy has trouble breathing, keeps vomiting, has bloody diarrhea, collapses or may have eaten something toxic such as chocolate, grapes or xylitol.
About us
Who writes Know Puppies
Know Puppies is written and edited by Tithi. Each guide is researched against published veterinary and breed sources, such as the AVMA, the AKC and veterinary school guidance.
Our guides are for general information. For anything about your own puppy’s health, ask your vet.