The Pupford Blog: Dog Training & Care
What Makes the Best Dog Training Treat? What Professional Trainers Actually Use | Pupford
If you've ever watched a professional dog trainer work, you might notice something surprising. They're not handing out giant bones or random biscuits. Instead, they're rewarding dozens of repetitions with tiny, irresistible treats. That's because professional trainers know something many...
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Best Treats for Recall Training: Reward Your Dog for Coming When Called | Pupford
Few skills are more important than a reliable recall. Whether you're hiking on a trail, enjoying time at the park, or simply calling your dog inside from the backyard, teaching your dog to come when called can help keep them...
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Games to Play With Your Puppy: Fun Ways to Build Skills and Confidence | Pupford
Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Puppies have endless energy, short attention spans, and an incredible curiosity about the world around them. While formal training sessions are important, some of the best learning happens...
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What Makes the Best Dog Training Treat? What Professional Trainers Actually Use | Pupford
If you've ever watched a professional dog trainer work, you might notice something surprising. They're not handing out giant bones or random biscuits. Instead, they're rewarding dozens of repetitions with...
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Best Treats for Recall Training: Reward Your Dog for Coming When Called | Pupford
Few skills are more important than a reliable recall. Whether you're hiking on a trail, enjoying time at the park, or simply calling your dog inside from the backyard, teaching...
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Games to Play With Your Puppy: Fun Ways to Build Skills and Confidence | Pupford
Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Puppies have endless energy, short attention spans, and an incredible curiosity about the world around them. While formal...
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Why You Shouldn’t Use a Prong Collar (And What to Use Instead) | Pupford
If you’ve ever walked through a pet store or searched online for dog training tools, you’ve probably come across prong collars. Sometimes called pinch collars, these metal collars with inward-facing...
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Why Do Dogs’ Hairs Stand Up? What Do Hackles Really Mean? | Pupford
If you’ve ever seen the fur along your dog’s back suddenly stand straight up, you’ve witnessed something commonly called “raised hackles.” It can look dramatic (sometimes even intimidating), but what...
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Pup New Years Resolutions
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Giving Your Dog Agency: Why Choice and Control Matter More Than You Think | Pupford
As pup parents, we all want our dogs to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives. We buy the best food, provide toys and enrichment, go on walks, and teach them...
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Can Dogs Have Autism, ADHD, or Down Syndrome? Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Dogs | Pupford
Have you ever wondered if dogs can have conditions like autism, ADHD, or Down syndrome? Maybe your pup seems “different”, they don’t play like other dogs, seem disconnected, or have...
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Leadership vs. Dominance: What Dog Training Leadership Really Means | Pupford
You’ve probably heard it before: “Be the alpha.” “Show your dog who’s boss.” “Don’t let them dominate you.” It’s advice that’s been floating around dog training for decades, but here’s...
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Management vs. Training: Why You Need Both to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog | Pupford
When you bring a dog into your home, whether it’s a wiggly new puppy, a rescue who’s learning the ropes, or even a well-adjusted adult, you’ll quickly hear two words...
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Why Do Dogs Hump? Understanding This Common Canine Behavior | Pupford
If you’ve ever spent time around dogs, whether at home, the dog park, or even puppy class, you’ve probably seen humping. It might happen between dogs during play, directed at...
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How to Help Your Dog Become Food Motivated in Distracting Environments | Pupford
If your dog refuses treats during walks, training class, or in busy areas like the park, you're not alone. Many pup parents struggle to maintain their dog’s food motivation outside...
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