Here at Pupford we are huge believers in the power of mental enrichment for dogs! It really can help keep your dog's pesky problem behaviors at a minimum.We've noticed in our own dogs that when they have enough mental enrichment they are overall less likely to jump on guests, bark at the door, chew up...

Mental enrichment for your dog is one of the most powerful ways to reduce troublesome behaviors like barking, digging, and chewing!In this video, Amber Aquart CPDT-KA teaches 3 simple and powerful games that will help you give your pup some extra mental enrichment.An important thing to remember about mental exercise is that there isn't a...

“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 crate training!) We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times). Whether it’s recovering from an injury, healing from getting spayed/neutered, or other...

Twice a day (or more often if you have a puppy) you have your dog's undivided attention... mealtime!Unfortunately, we often let that opportunity pass by without using it to its full advantage. Because truthfully, mealtime should be much more than just something to check off your to-do list! LISTEN TO PODCAST ABOUT MAXIMIZING MEALTIME Want...

If I said 'exercise for your dog', what's the first thing that comes to mind? (You're probably lying if you say mental exercise or stimulation 😜!) Most people go right for the physical stuff -- walks, laps around the park, jogging or running with their dog, that kind of stuff. While physical activity is certainly...

We’ve been hearing a lot of questions lately about lick mats for dogs -- their benefits, what to put on them, how to clean them, things like that. Today we’re going to give you the ultimate lick mat guide for dogs, answering all of those questions and more. If you haven’t heard of a lick...

When it’s 7 degrees outside (or 107 degrees), going for a long walk with your pup might be out of the question. At these times, finding ways to exercise your dog indoors is vital for pup’s mental and physical well being! Pups have some very real needs on a day-to-day basis. Food, water, exercise, training...

In this article, I'm going to tell you everything (yes, everything) you need to know about dog chews. I'll cover the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and why) of dog chews and I'll answer some of the most commonly asked questions about dog chews. This article will be full of examples, interactive polls, videos, tips,...

When bad weather (whether cold winters or hot summers) hits, it can make exercising your dog really challenging! If your normal exercise routine involves long walks, trips to the park, or fetch, that can all go out the window during bad weather. Some things just aren't really possible during bad weather! In this episode, we...

The Muffin Tin Game is an easy, fun-to-play, and inexpensive brain game for dogs. You can play it at relatively any time, no matter the weather or situation outside. Remember to never underestimate the power of keeping your dog's brain sharp and focused. Numerous studies show the health benefits mental enrichment can provide our four-legged...