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 
Puppy & Dog Harness Training, Even When a Dog Hates It | 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 don't want 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, it... Continue reading
How to Teach a Dog to Fetch + Why Dogs Like Fetch & Benefits | 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
20 Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat + Printable PDF | Pupford
In a previous post, we covered what fruits and vegetables your dog can and can’t eat
[https://pupford.com/vegetables-fruits-dogs-can-cant-eat/]. But we’ve gotten a lot of questions about other common human food and
whether it’s safe to share with your dog or not.
So today we’re discussing 20 common... Continue reading
Patience for Your Puppy or Dog | Pupford
Having patience for your puppy or dog's behavior might be one of the most difficult things in the world... but in this episode,
I'm going to explain why that patience is key to your happiness when raising a dog!
Too often with our dogs, we expect things to happen overnight. But, newsflash... they a... Continue reading
Can You Use Human Shampoo on Dogs + Understanding Which Ingredients Are Best for Dog Shampoo | Pupford
Whether your dog is bathed exclusively at home or you just freshen them up between groomer visits (pups who love to roll around
outside, we’re looking at you!), bath time should be another way to give your dog the best. When it comes to bath time, many
people wonder if you can use human shampoo on d... Continue reading
How to Teach Place to Your Dog - Training Guide with Videos | Pupford
Teaching your dog the place cue can be helpful in many situations... like when the doorbell rings, when you are eating/preparing a
meal, or just when you need your dog or puppy to calm down [https://pupford.com/when-do-puppies-calm-down/] a bit and leave you
alone. We've all been there.
It can also... Continue reading
How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat: Learn from a Pro Dog Trainer | Pupford
Ahh, the exciting but slightly terrifying experience of introducing a dog to a cat! 🐶 🤝 🐱
You may have heard from us before (as well as so many positive reinforcement
[https://pupford.com/science-behind-positive-reinforcement-dog-training/] dog trainers!) about how important it is to set your do... Continue reading
How to STOP a Dog From Running Out the Front Door | Pupford
You go to open the door, and your dog is right there, waiting to bolt out. You try to barely open the door and inch your way out
without your dog making a run for it.
Learning how to stop your dog from running out the front door (or any door) is extremely important for their safety and your
well-be... Continue reading