We hear the term “advocate” used in a handful of ways: Advocate for yourself in the workplace Be an advocate for those who can’t speak for themselves She is a big advocate of protecting the environment But have you heard it used for your dog? Being an advocate for your dog is just as important...

This is truly the last topic I want to write about, but I know how important it is and hopefully, it can help at least one person in this painful process. I want to provide my complete experience and answer common questions/concerns about dog euthanasia at home. The passing of a dog is extremely painful....

Stumble into any community or group of pup parents (online or in person) and you’ll likely hear the debate about whether you should let your dog sleep in your bed! Some of us LOVE having our dogs sleep in the bed. Some of us HATE the idea of our pup potentially disturbing our sleep. While...

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and companionship, and for many, there is no better companion than a dog. At Pupford, we believe that the bond between a dog and its owner is one of the strongest and most rewarding relationships a person can have. If you don't have a human companion to...

Feeling sluggish? Not feeling mentally alert? Struggling to make decisions? You may just need to pet a dog… At least, that’s what the initial findings from a group of researchers have to say! While all research can have limitations, the findings of the effects of contact with a dog on prefrontal brain activity study are...

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but have you really thought about what it means – what is the cup? What are we pouring? What happens when it’s empty? We hear the phrase a lot in terms of self-love, and making sure our own needs are met...

Running with your dog can be a very effective way to improve the health and happiness of your pup and you, the human! While jogging can be relatively straightforward, adding a dog to the mix will change how you approach this activity. I’ve been running with my dogs on an almost daily basis for the...

The choice to relinquish a dog to a shelter is often one that weighs heavily on the pup parent. It is in most cases seen as a last resort, and often one they’d rather not have to make. While I want to remain sensitive to anyone who has had to make that decision, it’s important...

While scientists don't ascertain that dogs can see ghosts, some of us have seen firsthand our pets' ability to sense things unknown that can be hard to believe. Here are six spooky things that dogs can sense that humans can't (hint: not all of these things are actually spooky): 1. THEY CAN SENSE A FORTHCOMING...

When it comes to our dogs, there isn’t much we won’t do… including making them their own tasty pumpkin treat. I mean, we get to enjoy all the festive pumpkin-flavored muffins, cookies, drinks, breads, and more, so why not let them join in on the fun? This simple three-ingredient frozen dog treat is super easy...