The Pupford Blog: Dog Training & Care
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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Why Do Dogs Lick People? 5 Interesting Reasons | Pupford
Why do dogs lick people..? If it isn't to be cute and hilarious, then why?! And can a dog licking you be problematic?Dogs lick people for many reasons, we will...
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Hyper & Excited Dog When You Come Home? Try This | Pupford
Coming home to your dog after a long day can be extremely chaotic... I mean, enjoyable? 😉 If every time you walk in the door your dog gets beyond excited...
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Commonly Confused Dog Training Terms - Leave It vs Drop It & More | Pupford
Should I say 'wait' or 'stay'? And what about 'leave it' or 'wait'?! And don't forget the ever-confusing 'leave it' vs 'drop it'.As a new (or not so new) pup...
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What a Dog’s Tail Can Teach You: Dog Tail Meanings & Language | Pupford
Short, long, curly, stubby, fluffy, you name it... We love them all! Yup, today we’re talking about tails. Specifically, dog tails and the meaning of each movement, placement, and tail...
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7 Signs Your Dog Feels Neglected + How Much Attention Dogs Need | Pupford
Wouldn’t life be so much better if we could spend every waking (and sleeping) moment with our dogs? Then we would be certain that we wouldn't see as many signs...
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Are You Using Your Dog's Nose Enough? How to Encourage Your Dog's Sense of Smell | Pupford
Sorry to come at you like that, but I'm nearly certain you aren't using your dog's nose to its full advantage. It is likely your dog's strongest scent, yet as...
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My Dog Doesn't Want to Walk! 5 Reasons Why + What to Do | Pupford
We talk a lot about how you can get your dog to have good manners on their walk -- reducing leash pulling, passing other dogs calmly, things like that. If...
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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...
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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...
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