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Sweet Potatoes for Dogs

April 9th, 2019April 24th, 2019No CommentsFiled under Dog Health, Tips

From fries to pancakes, to baked potatoes, to hummus, hashbrowns, cake, tater tots and more – sweet potatoes are the perfect multi-purpose treat that masquerades as a vegetable. Can dogs have sweet potatoes? You bet! Finding healthy (and tasty) alternatives to your favorite foods makes it so you can actually enjoy what you eat, while also providing you with the health benefits associated with these foods. Just like humans, dogs too want to enjoy the foods they eat. But you should be conscious of what you feed your pups to make sure that they are the healthiest and happiest versions… Continue reading

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How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors: 21 Games, Ideas and Exercises

March 31st, 2019October 11th, 20192 CommentsFiled under Dog Health, Tips

When it’s 7 degrees outside (or 107 degrees), going for a long walk with your pup might be out of the question. At these times, finding ways to exercise your dog indoors is vital for pup’s mental and physical well being! Pups have some very real needs on a day-to-day basis. Food, water, exercise, training and of course, love. Plus, most common problem behaviors stem from boredom and lack of exercise (we’re not talking about normal puppy behavior and misbehavior here). So, here it is! 21 indoor exercise ideas for dogs of all ages. *Note- These will cover both physical… Continue reading

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7 Tips for Road Trips with Dogs

March 29th, 2019August 16th, 201941 CommentsFiled under Dog Health, Dog Training, Tips

I’m no stranger to road trips with dogs. From Utah to Oregon, Oregon to Utah, Utah to South Carolina, South Carolina to Florida, Florida to South Carolina, and South Carolina back to Utah (plus MANY little weekend trips) we have had our four-legged pup by our sides. And while road trips (mostly) go smoothly now, it definitely took some time for our dog, Lamon, to come around to spending countless hours in the car for sometimes even days in a row. Here are some of the things I have learned about road trips with dogs, and driving with dogs in… Continue reading

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Live Training Tips with Pupford: March 8

March 11th, 2019No CommentsFiled under Dog Training, Live Training Tips, Tips

This Live Q&A was a part of our 30 Day Perfect Pup Facebook Community! If you want your questions answered on the next live, sign up for the class here. What We Covered on This Facebook Live 1:45- Training when your pup doesn’t like treats 8:25- Working to overcome jumping 11:53- My dog won’t eat their food, what do I do? 16:57- Tips for a first time pup parent 18:57- Helping find solutions to recall problems 21:20- How to get your pup to stop biting 25:25- Extreme barking in the crate 31:15- Learning to go jogging with your dog 34:05- How much… Continue reading

Live Training Tips with Pupford: March 4

March 4th, 2019No CommentsFiled under Dog Training, Live Training Tips, Tips

This Live Q&A was a part of our 30 Day Perfect Pup Facebook Community! If you want your questions answered on the next live, sign up for the class here. What We Covered on This Facebook Live 1:55- Overcoming crate anxiety and whining 4:15- How to train multiple dogs 6:55- Stop the dreaded puppy biting 11:55- Dogs barking at cars and other loud noises 16:00- At what age do you start teaching things besides potty training? 18:50- When is my puppy not a puppy? When should I switch to adult food? 21:00- Issues with potty training a pup 23:15 More questions about… Continue reading

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Live Training Tips with Pupford: February 28

March 1st, 2019March 4th, 2019No CommentsFiled under Dog Training, Live Training Tips, Tips

This Live Q&A was a part of our 30 Day Perfect Pup Facebook Community! If you want your questions answered on the next live, sign up for the class here. What We Covered on This Facebook Live 3:25- You’re not alone in the difficulties of puppyhood! 4:55- Destructive behaviors like chewing beds, floors, etc. 8:20- How to get your dog to stop jumping 13:10- Get your dog to stop barking at other people and dogs 15:45- Powerful tools to help overcome problem behaviors. Learn more about them here. 22:20- Pups who struggle in group classes, is it worth it? 25:20- Struggling with… Continue reading

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Live Training Tips with Pupford: February 25

February 26th, 2019February 26th, 2019No CommentsFiled under Dog Training, Live Training Tips, Tips

This Live Q&A was a part of our 30 Day Perfect Pup Facebook Community! If you want your questions answered on the next live, sign up for the class here. What We Covered on This Facebook Live 4:20- Helping aggressive dogs meet new people 8:45- Snapping and defensive puppy 9:45- Helping dog adjust to a newborn baby 13:30- Is a strict crate and potty schedule important, even if you are home all day? 15:10- Anxiety in a crate 17:55- Puppy biting, especially with young children 19:35- Counter surfing and staying out of the garbage… Continue reading

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7 Best Dog Training Products Professional Trainers Swear By

February 2nd, 2019February 27th, 2019165 CommentsFiled under Dog Training

Listen to This Article Using the Player Above I’m gonna lay out 7 of the best dog training products that professional trainers swear by. But first, I’ve got a quick story for you. When my wife and I decided to remodel a 100-year-old house (yes, literally 100 years old), we were excited (and nervous), eager, and thought we knew exactly what we needed to do. I mean, all you really need is a drill, hammer, and some nails, right? Plus, we watched Fixer Upper all the time. How hard could it be? Within a few hours of planning out each… Continue reading

Stop Puppy Biting FAST With These 10 Tips

December 14th, 2018August 8th, 20191 CommentFiled under Dog Training

Listen to This Article Using the Player Above Frustrated with your puppy biting your hands, ankles, feet, and just about anything else they can sink their little shark teeth into? Here are 10 tips to stop puppy biting fast (well, as fast as possible)! Before we dive in (speaking of shark teeth…), let’s talk about some common puppy biting questions. Answering these questions will help you better understand the challenge of puppy mouthing, nibbling, and biting. Question 1: Why is My Puppy Biting Me? Look down at your own hands (which are likely covered in scratches and bite marks). Now,… Continue reading

5 Hacks to Get Your Dog to Listen to You

December 4th, 2018August 28th, 2019161 CommentsFiled under Dog Training

Listen to This Article Using the Player Above Wanna know the secret to a well-behaved dog? It’s being able to get your dog to listen to you. That’s why you are here, and that’s exactly what we are gonna help you accomplish! These 5 hacks will have your dog listening to you faster than you can say “look at me”! 😉 Keep in mind that these hacks are not 10-second fixes! If you are looking for “quick fixes” in dog training, you may want to rethink how you are approaching your relationship with your dog. Effective and lifelong learning for… Continue reading

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Sweet Potatoes for Dogs

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7 Tips for Road Trips with Dogs

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Stop Puppy Biting FAST With These 10 Tips

5 Hacks to Get Your Dog to Listen to You

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