My AccountObesity and Dogs: An Interview with Dr. Sylvalyn Simpson DVM | Pupford
Obesity in dogs has become a massive problem in the past couple of decades. Obesity rates are up (amongst other health problems)
and in today’s episode, we have Sylvalyn Simpson, DVM on to help us understand how we can combat potential obesity in our dogs!
INTRODUCTION OF DR. SIMPSON
Dr. Sylvalyn S... Continue reading 
Dealing with Leaving my Crying Dog for the Day | Pupford
Nobody likes leaving their dog. But when they’re looking at you with sad eyes, crying as if they’re begging you to stay, it’s next
to impossible!
Not only does it make us feel terrible, it makes us worry. Is something wrong? Are we doing something wrong? Is my dog going to do
something destructive... Continue reading
Thanksgiving Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat (Plus Recipes for Their Own Feast) | Pupford
We love Thanksgiving! It’s an opportunity to share a mouth-watering meal with the people who mean the most to you. But can that
include the fur people that mean the most?
While we love that you want to include your dog in your family traditions, it’s not always safe. There are certain ingredients ... Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About Crate Training Your Dog | Pupford
One of the most common topics discussed in our community is crate training. Is crate training good or bad? Will it make your dog
aggressive? Is a crate a form of punishment?
There’s a lot of debate around the topic, so today we’re going to clear things up with a little Crate Training 101.
We str... Continue reading
Why You Should Choose Positive Reinforcement Dog Training w/ Holly Ovington | Pupford
In today’s episode, we are going to discuss why you shouldn’t use aversives like shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains…
even if “some” trainers try to convince you otherwise!
INTRODUCTION OF HOLLY
Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a y... Continue reading
[Article + Recipe] Can Dogs Eat Bananas? | Pupford
Part of being a good pup parent is knowing how to spoil your dog while still keeping them safe.
That’s why we get a lot of questions about what types of human food dogs can and can’t eat. One we’ve been getting a lot of
questions about lately: bananas.
Note: We’ve got a few more articles like th... Continue reading
Consistency in Dog Training and Making the Time | Pupford
When we talk to our new pup parents to see how things are going with their new dog, a response we often get is “Great… but they’re
not picking up behaviors in training as quickly as I thought they would.”
To which we follow up “well, how consistent is training?” because that’s usually where we find... Continue reading
Decoding Dog Behaviors: Why Does My Dog Act This Way? An Interview with Nick Franco | Pupford
Sometimes we watch our dogs do certain things and are left wondering... why in the world are they doing that?!
The best part is, as we strive to better understand why our dogs do certain things we can better understand how to stop those
unwanted behaviors.
Although you don't need a degree in dog p... Continue reading
Puppy Feeding Schedule + 11 Feeding Tips | Pupford
Establishing a puppy feeding schedule will benefit you and your new pet for months and years to come. Not only will it help you
keep on track with how much and how often they are eating, but it can even help avoid picky eating and other potential problem
behaviors.
Specifically, how much you need t... Continue reading
Pet Insurance 101 A Beginner's Guide UPDATED 2021 | Pupford
What do you think Alexandra, a fellow dog lover, is talking about here?
“Twice she's needed unexpected surgery, and another time we had to rush to an emergency clinic. I had so much peace of mind
knowing that cost wouldn't be a deciding factor in her treatment. I could do whatever was required.”
... Continue reading