How to Socialize a Puppy – Safely and Effectively | Pupford

April 26th, 2023

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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

August 24th, 2021

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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. LISTEN TO PODCAST ... Continue reading

How to Trim Dog Nails at Home, Including Black Dog Nails | Pupford

April 4th, 2023

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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 [https://www.instagram.com/thedogspotut/], a groomer with over 14 years of experience, walks you through step-by-step how to ... Continue reading

Potty Pads for Dogs: How to Use Puppy Pads for Training | Pupford

May 10th, 2023

Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite part of being a dog parent: potty training! And specifically, how to use potty pads for your dog! ...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 ... Continue reading

Stop Relying on "No" When Training Your Dog | Pupford

May 1st, 2023

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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 a Dog Calm & Entertained After Spay/Neutering | Pupford

May 16th, 2023

Filed under Health + Wellness

“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is to keep my dog calm and still… HELP!” (This is one of the huge benefits of crate training! [https://pupford.com/is-crate-training-necessary-pros-cons/]) We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times). Whether it’s recoveri... Continue reading

Maximizing Your Dog's Mealtime | Pupford

May 16th, 2023

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Twice a day (or more often if you have a puppy) you have your dog's undivided attention [https://pupford.com/get-dogs-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 some... Continue reading

Dog Days: How Long Are Dog Years, Dog Life Expectancy Chart, and More | Pupford

May 4th, 2023

Filed under Pet Parenting

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

Why Do Dogs Lick People? 5 Interesting Reasons | Pupford

May 30th, 2023

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Why do dogs lick people..? If it isn't to be cute and hilarious, then why?! And can a dog licking you be problematic? Dogs lick people for many reasons, we will explore a handful of those reasons in this episode! LISTEN TO PODCAST Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please click here. [https:... Continue reading

Caring For Your Dog's Paw Pads: Moisturizing, Peeling & More | Pupford

April 20th, 2023

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If you’ve ever spent all day on your feet or worked primarily with your hands, you know how important it is to care for them properly. But are you doing the same for your dogs? They rely on their paws for their every movement, which makes their paw pads one of their most important functional featur... Continue reading

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