Does Playing Tug Make a Dog Aggressive? Pro Trainer Answer | Pupford
You may have heard this little myth that tug of war can cause aggression in dogs. But is there proof to back that up? Should we be
playing tug of war with dogs?
In this video, Emily Fitzpatrick VSA-CDT, owner of Misunderstood Mutt [https://www.misunderstoodmutt.com/], takes the time to
break down t... Continue reading 
10 Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special for Your Dog | Pupford
You know the traditions – flowers, chocolates, a well-thought-out card, maybe even a nice dinner date. Valentine’s Day is all
about showing that special person how much we love them.
But what about that special dog?
While a box of chocolates is a BIG no for our pups (and some flowers too!), there ... Continue reading
[Video] Nutritious Enrichment Recipe for Dogs Using a Lick Mat | Pupford
If you’ve been here for a minute, you are aware of our love for enrichment for dogs. Not only does it give your dog something to
do, but it also works their brain, can prevent boredom, gives them an outlet to chew, lick, bite, etc, increases calmness,
promotes good behavior, and so much more.
It is... Continue reading
Your Guide to Dog Nutrition: Essential Nutrients Dogs Need and Where to Get Them | Pupford
Remember the good old food pyramid that helped guide us with what we should and shouldn’t eat? Although it’s been modified a bit,
it was nice to have a guide in place.
But it seems like when it comes to our dogs, we’re left a little more in the dark about their nutritional needs. We get a lot of
qu... Continue reading
How to Teach a Dog To Crawl: Step-by-Step Guide with Videos | Pupford
We’ve never found the saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” to be true. No matter your dog’s age, trick training is a
great way to build your communication with each other, show off, and improve your relationship. No matter your dog’s age, you can
teach them how to crawl by following the s... Continue reading
Tug of War: Why Dogs Like to Tug, Benefits and Risks, and How to Play | Pupford
There are some things that our dogs do that would seem pretty ridiculous if we tried to do ourselves (like roll around in a
questionable smell in the grass, while on a walk). But some things are actually quite fun for us as well, like a game of tug of
war (at least grade school me would think so).
... Continue reading
3 Things Humans Do That Dogs Do NOT Enjoy | Pupford
While we often like to think that our dogs love everything we do, there are some common human behaviors that dogs do NOT enjoy.
And while these things may not be “make or break” for your relationship with your dog, it’s important to try and keep your
interactions with your pup as positive as possib... Continue reading
Guaranteed Analysis in Dog Treats: How to Read It & Calculate | Pupford
One of the best ways we can show our dogs how much we love them is by feeding them healthy, nutritious food and treats. That way,
even by spoiling them we can help them live the healthiest and longest life possible. Win-win if you ask us.
But reading labels and things like guaranteed analysis to fi... Continue reading
Surviving the Puppy Teenage Phase & Rebellious Stage | Pupford
If you’ve found yourself wondering why your pup has started to ‘rebel’ or digress with their behaviors, you may be experiencing
the puppy teenage phase.
This rebellious stage often occurs in conjunction with your dog going through puberty, and can bring about a whole host of
challenges.
You may of... Continue reading
6 Ways to Give Your Dog Choices | Pupford
We ask for a LOT from our dogs. From learning tricks and cues to the food they eat, where they walk, and more. But sometimes, we
should let them choose what they want to do!
On the Perfect Pup Podcast, we interviewed Emily Fitzpatrick and talked about building your dog’s confidence.
[https://pupfor... Continue reading