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SearchAVSAB's Humane Dog Training Position Statement: Why It Matters | Pupford
Recently the AVSAB released a new Position Statement on humane dog training. This is pretty big news for those in the dog training
world, since they typically represent the “Gold Standard” by which many organizations and trainers operate.
Today we’re going to break down this new Position Statement,... Continue reading 
Halloween Costume Ideas for Dogs 2021 | Pupford
We are getting so close to Halloween! Is anyone counting down the days yet? So we wanna know... which GIF better describes your
level of commitment to creating a Halloween costume (for you and your pup)?
Since you're here, we're guessing you are one of the first two. Or maybe you're here just f... Continue reading
30 Tips from Dog Parents on Raising a Puppy (What They Wish They Knew Before!) | Pupford
From the outside, you may see a very cute puppy face and floppy body, cute little sounds that come out of said puppy’s mouth, and
a puppy looking to get attention, in one form or another - like snuggles.
As a pup parent, those cute moments may seem few and far between (and may not seem all so sweet... Continue reading
Do Dog Dental Chews Work? | Pupford
If you’re one of the few people whose dog absolutely loves getting their teeth brushed for a full two minutes every single day,
congratulations! You’ve unlocked some unearthly secret that the rest of us mere mortal pup parents have yet to master…
But for the rest of us, oh how dog dental care can b... Continue reading
Dog Aggression Basics with Karen Chapdelaine CPDT-KA | Pupford
Aggression is one of the scariest topics out there. And as a pup parent, it can be really difficult to know what is actually
aggression and what is, well… a dog being a dog.
In this episode, I’ll be interviewing Karen Chapdelaine about some basics of dog aggression.
INTRODUCTION OF KAREN
I speci... Continue reading
Dog Memories: How Much Do Dogs Really Remember? | Pupford
We never forget our fur babies. Whether it’s the first dog you had as a child, or the most recent addition to your family -- our
pups live in our hearts and memories forever.
That raises an important question: Is the same true for them?
Do dogs remember all the people in their lives? This question... Continue reading
How to Reduce Dog Shedding | Pupford
Trying to reduce dog shedding is... an eternal struggle. If you have a short-haired dog (or almost any dog for that matter),
shedding is part of the dog parent experience!
And no, you cannot stop a dog from shedding. Period. It's not possible. If you find any type of product or supplement that clai... Continue reading
How to Know if Your Dog is Playing too Rough | Pupford
We love seeing dogs run around and play with other dogs. After all, socialization is so important especially at a young age -- and
the added exercise and mental stimulation doesn’t hurt either.
However, we want to make sure that doggy play time is always safe. A question we get asked in our Faceboo... Continue reading
Don't Compare Your Dog to Other Dogs | Pupford
Why is my neighbor's dog so good on a leash... he's half the age of my dog?! This is a trap!
And you should avoid getting caught in it as much as you can!
Falling into the comparison trap with our dogs usually just brings about negative feelings and no real help for our dogs. In this
episode, I br... Continue reading
Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? | Pupford
On the list of slightly odd things our dogs do we’ll find a behavior that is pretty common by both dogs and people: staring.
Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious why, like when your dog is eyeing the juicy burger you’re eating.
But other times, you’re just going about your day and your dog just seems to ... Continue reading