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First 48 Hours With a New Puppy: Guide to the First Days | Pupford

First 48 Hours With a New Puppy: Guide to the First Days | Pupford

It's finally here... your first 48 hours with a new puppy! He might be a puppy, or she might be an older rescue dog... either way, hooray!! If you're like...

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Dog Behavior Research: An Interview with Allie Tellier of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies | Pupford

Dog Behavior Research: An Interview with Allie Tellier of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies | Pupford

The Center for Canine Behavior Studies is working hard to help better understand dog behavior through research and studies! Their goal is to help reduce the number of dogs that...

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Timing in Dog Training | Pupford

Timing in Dog Training | Pupford

Learning to improve your timing in dog training can help your dog learn behaviors and tricks more quickly! Timing specifically around when and how you 'mark' behaviors can make all the...

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Do Dogs Smile? + How to Make a Dog Smile | Pupford

Do Dogs Smile? + How to Make a Dog Smile | Pupford

The million-dollar question – do dogs smile? You know what we’re talking about. When you’re talking to your dog, playing a game, or petting them in just the right spot...

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How to Introduce a Dog to a Baby: 7 Tips for Dogs & Newborns | Pupford

How to Introduce a Dog to a Baby: 7 Tips for Dogs & Newborns | Pupford

Learning how to introduce a dog to a baby can be extremely stressful. In this article, you're going to learn how to make those introductions and dog-to-newborn interactions safe and...

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Science Behind Positive Reinforcement Dog Training | Pupford

Science Behind Positive Reinforcement Dog Training | Pupford

Positive reinforcement training isn’t just a “nice” way to train, it’s the most effective and humane method backed by decades of behavioral science. In the past, punishment-based or “dominance” training methods...

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Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads, Notably When You Talk to Them? | Pupford

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads, Notably When You Talk to Them? | Pupford

Almost all dog parents have asked this question at one point or another -- why do dogs tilt their heads when you talk to them? ...Other than to rack up...

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Does Your Dog Really Understand Behaviors? | Pupford

Does Your Dog Really Understand Behaviors? | Pupford

Sometimes we like to think that our dog understands a specific behavior completely, but do they? How can we know when our dog truly understands a specific behavior? Just because your...

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Dogs and Kids Guide: Training, Home Prep & Guidelines for Healthy Kid-Dog Relationships | Pupford

Dogs and Kids Guide: Training, Home Prep & Guidelines for Healthy Kid-Dog Relationships | Pupford

Introducing a new dog to your home with children comes with its own set of challenges! Similarly, bringing home a newborn baby to your home with dogs takes extra care...

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9 Best Dog Training Tools & Products Professional Trainers Swear By | Pupford

9 Best Dog Training Tools & Products Professional Trainers Swear By | Pupford

I’m gonna lay out 9 of the best dog training products and tools that professional trainers swear by. But first, I’ve got a quick story for you. When my wife...

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