With February being Black History Month we wanted to take some time to highlight a few black-owned dog businesses. From accessories to grooming to training and more, these founders and brands have created innovative and inspiring products to create better relationships between dogs and pet parents, and help pets in need. 1. SIR DOGWOOD Dogs...

What gets rewarded, gets repeated. So the next question is, what can you use to reward your dog?! And what if your dog isn't really food motivated, then what? Luckily, each of our dog's have their own "currencies". For some dogs, it is treats, while for others it may be a ball for fetch. The...

Should you get a second dog? I will say that getting a second dog is no easy decision... there are pros and cons to adding another pup to your home! You might wonder, is it worth it? Will it be hard? What are the pros and cons of getting a 2nd dog? In this article,...

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 are mixed breeds. Sometimes you have a good idea what breeds your dog is but just want to be sure. But sometimes, like in the...

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 back to Utah (plus, MANY little weekend trips) I have had our four-legged friend by my side. And while road trips (mostly) go smoothly now,...

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 great sights, get some fresh air, and spend time together. They’ll keep you warm at night and entertained during the day. There’s nothing better than...

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 ready to mark your calendars, because today we’re talking about some fun dog holidays! We're going to take a month-by-month look at all the days...

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. Traci is the lead trainer for the Potty Training Course and Barking Solutions, both part of the Pupford Academy. In this episode, we dive deeper...

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. Traci is the lead trainer for the Potty Training Course and Barking Solutions, both part of the Pupford Academy. Her story showcases an amazing journey...

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 a real dog birthday party! (although extra belly rubs never hurt.) Throwing your dog a birthday party is a great way to gather your best...