Expert tips and tricks for new dog owners.

THE MISSION:
To make every dog’s house a forever home by offering expert advice on health, gear and training.

THE INSPIRATION:
A caramel-colored whirlwind named Lulu, right, who came into my life because my boyfriend at the time wanted a dog.

So we got Lulu. Then, we broke up and he moved away, leaving me with stained carpets, a shoe-loving pit bull puppy — and no clue how to care for a dog. That’s where our story began more than a decade ago. No matter how many mistakes I made, Lulu accepted me and embraced each day, challenging me to do the same. Lulu crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2014. A year later, I healed enough to start all over again with a feisty French Bulldog puppy named Louie B. Upton.

A friend told me that everyone is a great dog owner the second time around. SoulPup.com features expert advice to help you get it right the first time. Consider this a judgement-free zone to ask questions and get help.

In honor of Lulu, the motto on SoulPup.com is Celebrate Your Dog’s Inner Puppy.