The Pupford Blog: Dog Training & Care
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Best Dog DNA Tests, Cost, Accuracy & Comparison [2025 Update] | Pupford
Dog DNA tests have risen in popularity dramatically in the past couple of years, and for good reason! Here's why 👇 Some of the best boys and girls we know...
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How to Puppy Proof Your House, Yard, Rooms & Car: 21 Essential Tips | Pupford
So you just became a puppy parent, yay! Now (or hopefully before you actually got your puppy)... you need to puppy proof your home, yard and car! Bringing home your...
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7 Tips for a Road Trip with a Dog or Puppy | Pupford
I’m no stranger to road trips with dogs. From Utah to Oregon, Oregon to Utah, Utah to South Carolina, South Carolina to Florida, Florida to South Carolina, and South Carolina...
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Backpacking With Dogs: Tips, Packing List, Training & Locations | Pupford
Our dogs are our best friends, so we want to take them everywhere. Makes sense! Backpacking with dogs is a great way to get exercise and bond. You’ll see some...
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What Type of Pup Parent Are You? [quiz] | Pupford
Pup parents (and their furry friends) come in all styles and personalities! Wondering which 'type' you are? Take this fun and free quiz! ⏬ Related: Dog Personality Test Be sure...
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How to Bond with Your Dog: Tips for a Better Relationship | Pupford
They say dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend right? While that tends to be the case, it can’t hurt to want to learn how to bond with your dog...
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Dog Holidays Calendar: 2024 with Google Calendar Sync | Pupford
We’re not saying you need dog holidays to celebrate your pup or do something fun in their honor -- but it doesn’t hurt to have an excuse right? So get...
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Traci Madson Interview (Part 2): Seeing the Negatives Results of Aversives & Training Dogs with Cooperation | Pupford
Traci Madson is a CPDT-KA dog trainer who also holds memberships and certifications in aggression training and is an AKC evaluator. She has been training dogs for over 15 years....
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Traci Madson Interview (Part 1): From “Old-School Trainer” to “Vicktory Dog” Rescuer and P+ Advocate | Pupford
Traci Madson is a CPDT-KA dog trainer who also holds memberships and certifications in aggression training and is an AKC evaluator. She has been training dogs for over 15 years....
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Apartment Living with Dogs: How to Choose and Care for Your Pup | Pupford
Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to give up the dream of having a dog. While smaller spaces present unique challenges, many dogs, from tiny lapdogs to surprisingly...
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21 Dog Birthday Party Ideas, Activities & Themes | Pupford
Birthday parties? Fun. Dogs? Amazing. Dog birthday party = THE BEST. 🎉 Your dog’s birthday is a cause worth celebrating. We don’t just mean extra belly rubs -- we mean...
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Worst Dog Training Advice You've Ever Heard | Pupford
In our private Facebook community, we asked, "what is the worst dog training advice you've ever heard?". And let me tell you... some of the answers were unbelievable! (Some were...
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