The Pup · Guides
Guides for people owned by dogs.
Honest, practical answers to the questions every dog owner googles — written by the team behind The Pup App and the PupEats kitchen in Miami.
New Dog Checklist: What You Actually Need in the First WeekA no-fluff first-week checklist for new dog owners: the gear worth buying, the paperwork to keep, the one app to download, and the mistakes to skip.The 7 Best Apps for Dog Owners in 2026 (What to Download First)The dog apps actually worth having in 2026 — booking, adoption, travel, training and records — including what each one is genuinely best at.How to Find a Specific Dog or Breed at a Shelter (Without Checking Every Day)Want a specific breed, size or age from a shelter? Here's how to set up alerts on Petfinder, work with breed rescues, and get notified the day your match arrives — instead of refreshing listings for months.How to Get a Golden Retriever Without Paying Breeder PricesGolden retrievers cost $1,500–$3,500+ from reputable breeders. Here are the legitimate cheaper routes — breed rescues, shelter alerts, adult goldens — and the 'cheap puppy' scams to avoid.Lost Dog in Miami? What to Do in the First 24 HoursA step-by-step first-24-hours plan for a lost dog in Miami: where to search first, who to alert, how Miami-Dade Animal Services stray intake works, and the mistakes that cost time.
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