Shady Brook Animal Hospital
![Puppy and kitten sleeping under a pink blanket Puppy and kitten sleeping under a pink blanket](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/3Y8NFzulsyPlVrqTQv5qdC/2e1fad6cbec10de90df2eaf395a2b8e9/master_puppykitten_home.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=400&w=1366&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/3Y8NFzulsyPlVrqTQv5qdC/2e1fad6cbec10de90df2eaf395a2b8e9/master_puppykitten_home.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=800&w=2732&q=72)
Puppy & Kitten Center
Category:
![Woman Holding onto a Dog's Paw Woman Holding onto a Dog's Paw](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/52cnn6TkIlZf6O0wDlVRYV/f0b66056f10d1d154ad593842624aa34/Blog4.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=257&w=337&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/52cnn6TkIlZf6O0wDlVRYV/f0b66056f10d1d154ad593842624aa34/Blog4.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=514&w=674&q=72)
House and Crate Training
General
Whether your dog is a puppy or adult, teaching them when and where to eliminate waste is crucial to creating a safe space and building a positive relationship with your dog.
![Dog yawning Dog yawning](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5rSyy9h6VxfQuv7LmWKolA/f3b2da1a34ba9121e44ce11190c81a2c/Cropped-NVA-Home-Dog-Yawning.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=257&w=337&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5rSyy9h6VxfQuv7LmWKolA/f3b2da1a34ba9121e44ce11190c81a2c/Cropped-NVA-Home-Dog-Yawning.png?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=514&w=674&q=72)
Destructive Chewing by Puppies and Dogs
General
Destructive chewing is a common problem in puppies and adult dogs that many pet owners face.
![A Brown Dog Lying on Grass Next to a Plant Pot Outside A Brown Dog Lying on Grass Next to a Plant Pot Outside](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5qAQpboCMLT5Ltm2BJqdGF/5c3c1a63c06c2a925b0d7dee717545a4/iStock-1330460234-1200x800.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=257&w=337&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/5qAQpboCMLT5Ltm2BJqdGF/5c3c1a63c06c2a925b0d7dee717545a4/iStock-1330460234-1200x800.jpg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=514&w=674&q=72)
Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Dog
General
Introducing your new dog to your resident dog properly will get their relationship started on the right foot.
![Puppy and kitten curled up in a blanket Puppy and kitten curled up in a blanket](https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/17oDPufE2sOepM09RurKpS/f21b3b60b09b22415721aeb332bc6ae3/AdobeStock_84016419.jpeg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=257&w=337&q=72,%20https://images.ctfassets.net/rt5zmd3ipxai/17oDPufE2sOepM09RurKpS/f21b3b60b09b22415721aeb332bc6ae3/AdobeStock_84016419.jpeg?fit=fill&fm=webp&h=514&w=674&q=72)
Importance of Socializing Puppies and Kittens
General
Learn more about how, when, and why to socialize your puppies and kittens.