Getting a puppy

[Caspian]

If he's young and still getting his shots, be very sure not to take him around in public, and try to keep him away from areas that other dogs frequent. A huge mistake that many first-time dog owners make is wanting to take their puppy around and show it off. If you haven't already, look up Parvovirus. There doesn't have to be a dog that's infected present for your pup to catch it - until he's older and has all of his shots, he's extremely vulnerable. Just being around where an infected dog has been can infect him, and it's a horrible, horrible disease. Also, neutering is a fantastic thing. It decreases the long-term health risks of your dog, and reduces the likelihood of behavior problems down the road.

Can't think of any names like that. I tend to wait until I have the animal, then see what name seems to fit them. My Aussie mix, Pooka, is a mischievous trouble-maker - just like the Pooka of Gaelic mythology. Mouse, my BC mix, squeaks a lot. My lab, Wiley, came pre-named from a rescue... well, he started out as Willy, but I didn't care for it.