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Regret Getting a Puppy? Here's Your 5-Step Plan to Improve It | Pupford
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Do you regret getting a puppy (or an older dog)? Let me tell you first, you are NOT alone! Raising a puppy (or any age dog) is challenging, sometimes frustrating, and can put a toll on your mental health. It's a lot of work! When you start feeling puppy regret or even hatred toward your...
The ONLY Time You Shouldn’t Train Your Puppy | Pupford
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There is only one time when you shouldn’t be training your puppy… When he or she is asleep! 💤 And while that may seem far-fetched or unrealistic, let me explain why this mindset will vastly improve your puppy’s behavior! Let’s get to it ⬇️ LISTEN TO EPISODE Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please click...
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How Many Times a Day Should a Puppy Eat & How Much? | Pupford
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If it seems like your puppy is growing bigger literally by the day, your mind may not be playing tricks on you. During a puppy’s first few months of life they are constantly growing and changing. And they need a lot of food to support that growth. But exactly how many times a day a...
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Surviving the Puppy Teenage Phase & Rebellious Stage | Pupford
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If you’ve found yourself wondering why your pup has started to ‘rebel’ or digress with their behaviors, you may be experiencing the puppy teenage phase. This rebellious stage often occurs in conjunction with your dog going through puberty, and can bring about a whole host of challenges. You may often see your dog willingly defying...
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Training a Puppy 101: 10 Best Puppy Training Tips & Advice | Pupford
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Bringing home a new dog is undoubtedly exciting, but it can be a little overwhelming too. There’s a lot of “what now?” and “where do we start?” types of questions when it comes to training. We put together this list of 10 puppy training tips to help answer those questions and give you as many...
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What Not To Do With a Puppy: 3 Mistakes to Avoid | Pupford
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Welcoming a new puppy (or older dog) into your home is a time of excitement, nervousness, and oftentimes, stress! While you will certainly make mistakes along the way (and that's okay), here are 3 things not to do with a puppy!And not only will avoiding these mistakes make YOUR life easier, but they will also...
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Reasons to Get a Dog + Why You Need a Dog in Your Life | Pupford
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With Thanksgiving around the corner, it has us reflecting on what we are thankful for. And one of the things at the top of that list is dogs… clearly. In our 30 Day Perfect Pup Facebook Community we asked pup parents why they decided to get a dog, and here are some of the responses....
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Tips for Raising a Puppy - 30 Tips from Real Pup Parents | Pupford
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Many people wonder if raising a puppy is hard... From the outside, you may see a very cute puppy face and floppy body, cute little sounds that come out of said puppy’s mouth, and a puppy looking to get attention, in one form or another - like snuggles. As a pup parent, those cute moments...
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Potty Pads for Dogs: How to Use Puppy Pads for Training | Pupford
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Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite part of being a dog parent: potty training! And specifically, how to use potty pads for your dog! ...what? You don’t find potty training to be the most fun activity you and your dog could ever possibly do together? Yeah, neither do we. The truth is that...
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Got the Puppy Blues? 5 Ways Pup Parents Get Through It | Pupford
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Raising a puppy (or older dog) can be very difficult... many of us face the 'puppy blues' from time to time. We may even question if having a dog or puppy is the right choice! When you first bring a puppy home, there is so much excitement! You envision all of the fun things you...
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