The Pupford Blog: Dog Training & Care
4 Impulse Control Games for Dogs + Daily Training Exercises | Pupford
There’s a common misconception that dogs who chase, run across thresholds, or seemingly can’t control themselves around food are being defiant or trying to be the “alpha” of your home....
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Counter Surfing Dogs: The Unfortunate Reality of Keeping Dogs off the Counter | Pupford
A counter surfing dog can be extremely frustrating and dangerous. And while there are some things you can do to reduce counter surfing and keep your dog off the counter,...
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How to Socialize an Adult Dog, Including Older & Rescue Dogs | Pupford
If you’ve seen any of our other posts or videos about socializing dogs, you’ve probably heard us say that it’s best to socialize your dog as young as possible, with...
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15 Weird & Funny Things Dogs Do and What They Mean | Pupford
We love our dogs for so many reasons. One of them being how wonderfully weird they are. Sometimes we even swear they’re doing things just to make us laugh. Is...
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How to Break Up a Dog Fight: 3 Safe & Effective Techniques | Pupford
Learning how to break up a dog fight is unfortunately a necessary skill for every pup parent. While I hope you don’t actually have to use this information, you likely...
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Applied Ethology and How It Can Help Your Dog Succeed: An Interview with Kim Brophey | Pupford
For most of history, humans have regarded dogs as animals with specific jobs. But in recent history, these animals have become pets only. Is that to blame for many of...
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Dog Fence Fighting: Why Dogs Do It & How to Stop Barrier Aggression & Frustration | Pupford
One of the benefits of having a fenced yard is to be able to let your dog out to do their business, play, and get some fresh air, off-leash. But...
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Dog Zoomies (aka FRAPs): Why, When & What To Do | Pupford
Your pup comes sprinting through your living room, running in large, wide circles with seemingly no desire to stop… It’s the DOG ZOOMIES! And while this slightly ‘crazy’ behavior can...
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Does Playing Tug Make a Dog Aggressive? Pro Trainer Answer | Pupford
You may have heard this little myth that tug of war can cause aggression in dogs. But is there proof to back that up? Should we be playing tug of...
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3 Things Humans Do That Dogs Do NOT Enjoy | Pupford
While we often like to think that our dogs love everything we do, there are some common human behaviors that dogs do NOT enjoy. And while these things may not...
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Surviving the Puppy Teenage Phase & Rebellious Stage | Pupford
If you’ve found yourself wondering why your pup has started to ‘rebel’ or digress with their behaviors, you may be experiencing the puppy teenage phase. This rebellious stage often occurs...
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My Dog Is Driving Me Crazy! Do These 3 Things Today | Pupford
Help, my dog is driving me crazy! Dogs are challenging. No matter the age, breed, or size of your dog there will be situations and behaviors that will drive you...
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