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SearchGive Mental Enrichment to Reduce Problem Behaviors (VIDEO) | Pupford
Mental enrichment for your dog is one of the most powerful ways to reduce troublesome behaviors like barking, digging, and
chewing!
In this video, Amber Aquart CPDT-KA [https://amberaquart.com/] teaches 3 simple and powerful games that will help you give your
pup some extra mental enrichment.
An i... Continue reading 
Preparing Your Dog for the School Year | Pupford
Back to school time is a major transition for the whole family. Adjusting bedtimes, establishing new routines -- it all takes time
to get used to.
It’s also an adjustment for your dog, believe it or not. Think about it, they’ve enjoyed all summer with their humans being around
more. Depending on th... Continue reading
How to Socialize a Puppy – Safely and Effectively | Pupford
Learning how to socialize a puppy is one of the most important parts of your young dog's life! Skipping out on socialization can
lead to fear of other dogs, humans, and other noises and experiences.
Trevor Smith CPDT-KA breaks down everything you need to know about how to socialize a puppy (or olde... Continue reading
Dogs Read Your "Chemical" Messages | Pupford
You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?!
A group of researchers set out to answer that question and found an alarming answer. YES. Our dogs can and do pick up on the
chemical changes in our bodies.
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How to Trim Dog Nails Safely and Effectively with Quinci Cole | Pupford
Learning how to trim dog nails can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and advice it can be safe and simple for
you and your pup!
In this video, Quinci Cole, a groomer with over 14 years of experience, walks you through step by step on how to trim your dog's
nails with simple dog na... Continue reading
Guide to Puppy Potty Pads: Pros, Cons, and How to Use | Pupford
Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite part of being a dog parent: potty training!
...what? You don’t find potty training to be the most fun activity you and your dog could ever possibly do together?
Yeah, neither do we. The truth is that potty training your dog can be challenging and... Continue reading
Stop Relying on "No" When Training Your Dog | Pupford
Are you obsessed with the word "no" when it comes to training your dog? While the word 'no' can have a time and place in training,
it isn't a 'behavior'.
Too often as pup parents, we become obsessed and often times overreliant on the word 'no'. The problem with the word 'no' is that
it doesn't teac... Continue reading
11 Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Brain Busy After Surgery | Pupford
“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is keep my dog calm and still… HELP!”
We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times).
Whether it’s recovering from an injury, healing from getting spayed/neutered, or other procedure, there are instances where it’s
best for o... Continue reading
Maximizing Your Dog's Mealtime | Pupford
Twice a day (or more often if you have a puppy) you have your dog's undivided attention... mealtime!
Unfortunately, we often let that opportunity pass by without using it to its full advantage. Because truthfully, mealtime should
be much more than just something to check off your to-do list!
LIST... Continue reading
Dog Days: How Long Are Dog Years, Dog Life Expectancy Chart, and More | Pupford
Ahh, the dog days of summer.
That phrase got us thinking: why are they called the ‘dog days’? Are dog days really that different from human days considering
they grow and live differently than we do?
So today we’re going to talk about all things dog days -- how long are “dog years?” and “dog days”... Continue reading