The Pupford Blog: Dog Training & Care
Mental Health & Illness in Dogs and 6 Ways to Help Improve it | Pupford
As a society, we’ve come a long way when it comes to mental health. While unfortunately more people are suffering from mental health issues than ever, we’re doing a great...
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How to Introduce a New Puppy to Your Dog Safely | Pupford
While bringing home a new dog is always exciting, it’s easy to get swept up in the moment and forget that it’s a major change – both for the dog...
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Prey Drive in Dogs – Reduce It or Use It? + Training Tips | Pupford
Ahh prey drive, the thing our dogs are born with that can make life slightly complicated. Many people find themselves wondering, should I try to reduce my dog's prey drive,...
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How to Build a Dog's Confidence: Training & Tips, Even for Shy Dogs | Pupford
Your dog's confidence levels can drastically affect their ability to learn, respond correctly to cues, and generally feel happy in their environment! In this episode, I sat down with Emily...
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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws? 6 Reasons + How to Reduce It | Pupford
It seems like our dogs are always up to something either endearing, bizarre, or just plain intriguing. After all, sometimes we just don’t know why dogs do the things they...
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Dog Aggression Basics with Karen Chapdelaine CPDT-KA | Pupford
Aggression is one of the scariest topics out there. And as a pup parent, it can be really difficult to know what is actually aggression and what is, well… a...
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Do Dogs Have Memories & How Good Is a Dog's Memory? | Pupford
We never forget our fur babies. Whether it’s the first dog you had as a child or the most recent addition to your family -- our pups live in our...
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How to Tell If Dogs Are Playing or Fighting & Playing Too Rough | Pupford
We love seeing dogs run around and play with other dogs. After all, socialization is so important, especially at a young age -- and the added exercise and mental stimulation...
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Why Does My Dog Stare at Me? 5 Likely Reasons | Pupford
On the list of slightly odd things our dogs do we’ll find a behavior that is pretty common by both dogs and people: staring. Sometimes, it’s pretty obvious why, like...
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Dogs Read Your "Chemical" Messages | Pupford
You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?! A group of researchers set out to answer...
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11 Ways to Keep a Dog Calm & Entertained After Spay/Neutering | Pupford
“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is to keep my dog calm and still… HELP!” (This is one of the huge benefits of...
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Dog Days: How Long Are Dog Years, Dog Life Expectancy Chart, and More | Pupford
Ahh, the dog days of summer. That phrase got us thinking: why are they called the ‘dog days’? Are dog days really that different from human days considering they grow...
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