Make regular stops -- every two hours for a puppy, every three to four hours for a cat or an adult dog -- so your pet can take a walk on a leash (some cats enjoy a little leash walk).

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Question everything and make absolutely sure the puppy you buy has come from a loving, caring home.

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Training a puppy can be difficult, so I make sure I have a lot of tasty treats available to reward my one year old, 65 Lb. black lab, B.

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