How Stereotypes Hurt Your Dog (and Their Training) | Pupford
While most of us know the damage stereotypes can do to us humans, what role do they play for our pups?!
We often put “labels” and stereotypes on our dogs that ultimately end up causing harm to them and specifically to their training.
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can avoid these stereotyp... Continue reading 
Keeping Your Dog Safe on Halloween and How to Hand out Halloween Candy With Dogs | Pupford
Happy spooky season!
For many dog parents the spookiest part of Halloween is not the goblins and ghouls, but the thought of keeping their dog safe and
calm during the hectic day.
From stressors to strangers to outright dangers, Halloween can be overwhelming for your dog. But that doesn’t mean you ... Continue reading
Guide to Service Dogs: Common Breeds, Tasks & Uses | Pupford
All dog lovers know how special the bond can be between a dog and its parent, but service dogs take that relationship to a whole
new level.
Service dogs provide their companions with a quality of life that would not be possible without their assistance, making them
indeed women's and man's best fri... Continue reading
5 Unique Household Dog Items That'll Make Your Life 100x Easier | Pupford
While most of our homes or apartments have the dog staples like a bed, water bowl, and toys, there are some truly unique dog
household items that’ll make your life about 100x easier!
And with how challenging raising a pup can be, I’ll take “easy” any chance I get!
Here’s a quick overview of the 5 ... Continue reading
Guide to Emotional Support Animals: Characteristics, Training, What Rights They Have | Pupford
If you're already part of the Pupford community [https://pupford.com/] and reading this blog post, it's probably safe to assume
that you believe pets are wonderful. But if you don't know this yet, allow us to convince you: caring for a living creature is
immensely rewarding (and challenging [https:/... Continue reading
Why Do Dogs Howl? | Pupford
Dog parents - does your doggo have an “a-woo” habit?
It might leave you puzzled as to why they howl so much. Understanding why your pup is howling will help you respond appropriately.
Simply put, howling is one of the numerous ways of canine communication. It is generally instinctual and can eithe... Continue reading
What Do Therapy Dogs Actually Do? An Interview with Monica Callahan (10 Years of Therapy Dog Work) | Pupford
While most of us have heard the term ‘therapy dog’, what therapy dogs actually do remains a bit of a mystery to many!
In this episode, I’ll be interviewing Monica Callahan to help us all gain a true understanding of what therapy dogs really do and
how they improve lives everywhere!
MEET MONICA CA... Continue reading
8 Common Injuries in Dogs: Symptom, Treatment, and Prevention Tips | Pupford
Wouldn’t it be nice if we never had to worry about our dogs being uncomfortable or in pain?
A world without dogs getting hurt would be a great one, but unfortunately, it’s not the reality. Our dogs are susceptible to
injuries from exercising, playing, accidents, and exploring a little too much.
To... Continue reading
Types of Working Dogs: Jobs, Common Breeds & FAQs | Pupford
Some dogs have one main purpose in life: to be your companion and valued family member. And let’s be clear: there’s nothing wrong
with that!
Other dogs have specific jobs; we call those working dogs. Working dogs take their instincts and innate skills and use them to
accomplish tasks or help people... Continue reading
It's Okay If Your Dog Can't Handle Public Spaces | Pupford
While the idea of taking your pup with you to all the dog-friendly restaurants [https://pupford.com/finding-dog-friendly-places/],
cafes, and stores can seem extremely enticing, some dogs just aren’t built for it.
And, that is okay!
While social media often makes us believe otherwise, not every do... Continue reading