How to Socialize a Puppy – Safely and Effectively | Pupford
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
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.
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How to Trim Dog Nails at Home, Including Black Dog Nails | Pupford
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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!
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Caring For Your Dog's Paw Pads: Moisturizing, Peeling & More | Pupford
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 