Parasites like Giardia might sound scary, but they’re a normal part of shelter life and easily treated. With proper care, your adopted dog will thrive and bring years of love to your home.

There’s something magical about adopting an adult dog. They’ve known what it’s like to be part of a home, and they’re so grateful for a second chance — often showing their love in ways puppies can’t yet.

Discover how to train your puppy to become a happy, well-adjusted adult dog! Our step-by-step tips cover puppy socialization, crate training, and confidence building — all with love and positive reinforcement.

Somewhere along the way, society began to expect perfection from our pets. If a dog isn’t calm in every situation, friendly with every person, or easy to take everywhere, they suddenly “don’t fit” into our lives. But not every dog is meant to be social — and that’s okay. The greatest act of love we can give our dogs is to understand who they truly are and meet them where they’re comfortable.