25 Activities To Do With Your Dog This Spring/Summer | Pupford
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. You know what that means: perfect weather, summer vacation for some, and
longer days.
It’s the perfect time to plan some adventures with your whole family, including your dogs.
If you need some ideas for activities to do with your dog this sprin... Continue reading 
Dog Training 101: 4 Quadrants, LIMA, Myths + Training Tips | Pupford
Welcome to Dog Training 101!
The good news is that there are no tests, pop quizzes, essays, or textbooks here. Just some tried-and-true methods for
successfully training your dog.
We wanted to give this introduction so you’re familiar with some of the concepts you might find in the Pupford Academy... Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer | Pupford
Searching for the right dog trainer can sometimes feel impossible! There are so many different certifications... different
methods... different titles... different names for training styles... the list goes on! So, how can you decide confidently?
Of course, when choosing a dog trainer you should ch... Continue reading
How to Desensitize Your Dog to a Muzzle | Pupford
Not only is muzzling your dog something that protects yourself, but it can also protect other dogs. Muzzles are especially
important for dogs that are reactive, aggressive, and for many other reasons.
In this video, Traci Madson will walk you through how to safely put a muzzle on a dog. Remember, t... Continue reading
Effects of Cannabis on Dogs | Pupford
If you know anything about dogs, you know they’re curious little creatures. They’ll try to get into anything and everything -- and
often succeed.
Anything that looks, feels, or smells new, sparks curiosity and causes dogs to do what they do best… eat it.
If you’ve ever had a pair of expensive shoe... Continue reading
3 Ways to Keep Your Dog From Getting Bored | Pupford
A bored dog often results in problematic behaviors. I'm talking about things like barking, destruction, digging, chewing, etc.
that often happen when our dogs are bored! So, what can we do?
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Engage Disengage Game – Reduce Your Dog's Reactivity! | Pupford
The Engage Disengage Game was created to help overstimulated dogs manage their stress in a more productive way.
The point of this dog training game is to get your dog to focus on you rather than their triggers.
Whether your dog's trigger is people, squirrels, dogs, or inanimate objects, this game ... Continue reading
How to Get Your Dog Used to a Harness | Pupford
Have you gone to put a harness on your dog and they just aren't having it? Then when you put it on they aren't wanting to walk or
cooperate?
It might be because they haven't been desensitized to it yet! While we may think that it is best to just throw them in the deep
end and let them figure it out... Continue reading
Fetch: Benefits and How to Teach Your Pup | Pupford
Everyone knows that dogs love to play fetch, but it’s unlikely you’ve taken the time to consider why. There’s a reason why fetch
is the “classic” game we all love to play with our pups. Not only is it fun for both them and us, it has a number of benefits for
your dog, too!
But you can’t just toss a... Continue reading
Using 'Play' to Teach Recall | Pupford
Recall (aka come when called [https://pupford.com/how-to-train-dog-come-when-called/]) is vital for your dog's safety.
Unfortunately, it can be one of the most difficult behaviors for dogs to really understand and grasp.
When working on recall with your dog (or other behaviors for that matter!) you... Continue reading