How to Get My Dog to Stop Chasing Squirrels | Pupford
One minute, your dog is minding their own business and feeling perfectly content and the next, they’re bolting across the yard
like a rocket.
Or, they’re walking by your side on their leash, and the next, they’re pulling you with all their might in the opposite direction.
For tons of pup parents o... Continue reading 
Applied Ethology and How It Can Help Your Dog Succeed: An Interview with Kim Brophey | Pupford
For most of history, humans have regarded dogs as animals with specific jobs.
But in recent history, these animals have become pets only.
Is that to blame for many of the “problems” and “challenges” we face with our dogs?
In this episode, Kim Brophey will help us make sense of why the viewing of ... Continue reading
How Do Dogs Show Affection? 20 Ways Dogs Show Love to Humans | Pupford
Kisses, belly rubs, ear scratches, snuggling – there are a lot of ways that we can show our dogs affection.
But how do dogs show affection to us humans?!
We talk a lot about how dogs communicate with humans and each other, but we haven’t really touched on how dogs show affection and
love.
Today w... Continue reading
Cue vs Command – Why It Matters | Pupford
Do the words we use in dog training matter? In this episode, we break down why the distinction of “cue” vs “command” matters and
how it can benefit your dog’s behavior!
But, first a quick story about plants.
a house plant study about positivity
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How Many Times a Day Should a Puppy Eat & How Much? | Pupford
If it seems like your puppy is growing bigger literally by the day, your mind may not be playing tricks on you. During a puppy’s
first few months of life they are constantly growing and changing.
And they need a lot of food to support that growth. But exactly how many times a day a puppy should eat... Continue reading
Finding Dog-Friendly Places: An Interview with Jamie from Dog Spotted | Pupford
A couple of the most challenging experiences as a pup parent can be finding a good vet and finding dog-friendly places in your
area!
In this episode, we sat down with Jamie Ruden from Dog Spotted. [https://dogspotted.com/] We discussed ways to make this process
easier, and even a new tool she relea... Continue reading
Dog Fence Fighting: Why Dogs Do It & How to Stop Barrier Aggression & Frustration | Pupford
One of the benefits of having a fenced yard is to be able to let your dog out to do their business, play, and get some fresh air,
off-leash. But it can be really frustrating if your dog growls, barks, snarls, or jumps at the dog on the other side of the fence.
This type of barrier aggression and fru... Continue reading
Dog Zoomies (aka FRAPs): Why, When & What To Do | Pupford
Your pup comes sprinting through your living room, running in large, wide circles with seemingly no desire to stop… It’s the DOG
ZOOMIES!
And while this slightly ‘crazy’ behavior can be confusing at first, we’re here to break down everything you need to know about dog
(or puppy) zoomies!
Let’s get... Continue reading
What Does My Dog’s Poop Mean? | Pupford
Let’s talk about poop. Yes, really.
It may not be the most fun or glamorous topic we cover, but it’s important nonetheless.
To warm us up, let’s start with some poop trivia!
Related Reading: Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? [https://pupford.com/why-do-dogs-eat-poop/]
Believe it or not, your dog’s poop can... Continue reading
5 Types of Enrichment for Dogs (With Examples) | Pupford
While you might already be familiar with enrichment, do you know the types of enrichment for dogs?
In this episode, I’ll give you 5 specific types of enrichment with examples for each type.
Understanding the types of enrichment for your pup will help you improve on each one and give your dog a mor... Continue reading