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What Your Dog’s Tail Can Teach You + Dog Tail Meaning | Pupford

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What Your Dog’s Tail Can Teach You + Dog Tail Meaning | Pupford
Short, long, curly, stubby, fluffy, you name it... We love them all! Yup, today we’re talking about tails. Did you know that along with being a super cute addition to your dog’s backside, the tail is also an important tool? It assists your dog with movement and balance so they can quickly change directions and...
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7 Signs Your Dog Feels Neglected + How Much Attention Dogs Need | Pupford

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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 that your dog feels neglected! Unfortunately, the world doesn’t work like that for most people. And that’s okay. While it’s important for our dogs to...
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Are You Using Your Dog's Nose Enough? How to Encourage Your Dog's Sense of Smell | Pupford

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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 humans, we rarely use it to its full advantage and even sometimes discourage sniffing...Our dogs understand the world around them through their nose. They can't...
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My Dog Doesn't Want to Walk! 5 Reasons Why + What to Do | Pupford

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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 you're struggling with leash pulling, check out tips for loose leash walking here. But we’ve gotten some questions about what to do in the case...
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Puppy & Dog Harness Training, Even When a Dog Hates It | Pupford

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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 might be because they haven't been desensitized to it yet! While we may think that it is best to just throw them in the deep...
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How to Teach a Dog to Fetch + Why Dogs Like Fetch & Benefits | Pupford

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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 to play with our pups. Not only is it fun for both them and us, it has a number of benefits for your dog, too!...
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How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat: Learn from a Pro Dog Trainer | Pupford

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How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat: Learn from a Pro Dog Trainer | Pupford
Ahh, the exciting but slightly terrifying experience of introducing a dog to a cat! 🐶 🤝 🐱 You may have heard from us before (as well as so many positive reinforcement dog trainers!) about how important it is to set your dog up for success, in all things! Whether that means teaching your dog how...
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Separation Anxiety Overview with Amber Aquart CPDT-KA | Pupford

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Separation Anxiety Overview with Amber Aquart CPDT-KA | Pupford
Separation anxiety is a complex topic. Amber Aquart joins us on today's episode to help break down what separation anxiety in dogs really is, and what pup parents can do about it. Again, this is an overview. Separation anxiety is complex. If you want to learn more from Amber, check out her full video Separation...
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Got the Puppy Blues? 5 Ways Pup Parents Get Through It | Pupford

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Got the Puppy Blues? 5 Ways Pup Parents Get Through It | Pupford
Raising a puppy (or older dog) can be very difficult... many of us face the 'puppy blues' from time to time. We may even question if having a dog or puppy is the right choice! When you first bring a puppy home, there is so much excitement! You envision all of the fun things you...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass + Should You Let Your Dog Eat Grass? | Pupford

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass + Should You Let Your Dog Eat Grass? | Pupford
The age-old question of 'why do dogs eat grass?'. Here's the simple answer... we don't completely know why dogs eat grass, but... ⤵️ There are some theories and ideas as to why, which we will discuss in this article. And of course, the next question is, should I let my dog eat grass or is...
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