The holiday season brings a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of dogs in need. At Big Dog Ranch Rescue, our mission is clear and urgent – to find every dog in our care a loving forever home. It's a time to remember that dogs are not just presents, but lifelong companions deserving of care, love, and respect.

Although you may be eager to bring your new puppy to the dog park, following the steps and precautions is important. Before bringing your puppy to the park, the first step is ensuring they have had all their vaccinations. This is usually done by 16 weeks of age, and even with their complete vaccinations, they are still vulnerable to picking up a disease from other dogs.

Dogs bring so much love and joy into people’s homes, but sometimes this can be accompanied by destructive behavior. This behavior can be incredibly frustrating for owners, but more importantly, it can harm your dog’s health.

There are many reasons why a dog might engage in destructive behavior, and understanding these reasons can be the key to preventing problematic acts.

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There is nothing more exciting than rescuing a sweet little puppy, but with this excitement comes lots of questions, unknowns, and new responsibilities. In this transition from rescue to forever home, it is important to remember that your puppy was just taken away from their mother, siblings, and the environment they were accustomed to. This can be scary and confusing for a puppy, but there are several things you can do to help them adjust to their new life.

When adopting a dog, it is essential that you provide them with their own safe space. This is where crate training comes in handy. Though it may feel like you are “caging up” your dog, crates provide rescued dogs with a safe space to adjust to their new surroundings and the luxury of not having to share their own space. Dogs are naturally den animals, so most enjoy being in small, enclosed places to provide security and calm anxiety.

Helping Your Newly Adopted Dog Transition Into Their Forever Home

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Give her a Mother’s Day gift that gives back! Here are our top last-minute Mother’s Day gifts for the dog lover in your life!