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Letting Your Dog Off Leash, Is It Worth It? | Pupford

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Letting Your Dog Off Leash, Is It Worth It? | Pupford
We love the idea of letting our dogs frolick through fields, trails, and sandy beaches, but there are some things to consider before unclipping your dog's leash from their harness. Like, is your dog even be allowed off-leash? What are possible dangers that could arise? And more. Letting your dog off-leash can seem like a...
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[Video] The Key to a Stress-Free Halloween With Your Dog | Pupford

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[Video] The Key to a Stress-Free Halloween With Your Dog | Pupford
Halloween with a dog can be extremely overwhelming. You've got kids knocking on your door. They're wearing costumes sometimes with scary or weird masks and candy is involved. All those things can be problematic and challenging. So in this article, I'm going to give you the key to a stress-free Halloween with your dog. The...
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Fall Dog Favorites: Toys, Dog-Friendly Activities & Fall Recipes | Pupford

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Fall Dog Favorites: Toys, Dog-Friendly Activities & Fall Recipes | Pupford
Happy fall y’all! And that includes all the fall dogs! If you’re the kind of person who lives for sweater weather, crunchy leaves, and pumpkin spice everything, you’re probably thriving right now. So why not share that with your dog? Even if fall isn’t your favorite season, there are a ton of fun things you...
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Your Dog Is NOT a Robot | Pupford

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Your Dog Is NOT a Robot | Pupford
I’ve always loved robots! The idea of a machine that can complete tasks for you is fascinating. And nowadays, we deal with robots every day. You have one on your phone (Siri, etc.), a speaker in your house that will do exactly what you ask, and you may even have a robot that vacuums your...
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Tips for Raising a Puppy - 30 Tips from Real Pup Parents | Pupford

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Tips for Raising a Puppy - 30 Tips from Real Pup Parents | Pupford
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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Do Dogs Have Memories & How Good Is a Dog's Memory? | Pupford

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Do Dogs Have Memories & How Good Is a Dog's Memory? | Pupford
We never forget our fur babies. Whether it’s the first dog you had as a child or the most recent addition to your family -- our pups live in our hearts and memories forever. That raises an important question: do dogs have memories? And similarly, how good is a dog's memory? Do dogs remember all...
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How to Reduce Dog Shedding - Even for Short Hair | Pupford

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How to Reduce Dog Shedding - Even for Short Hair | Pupford
Trying to reduce dog shedding is... an eternal struggle. If you have a short-haired dog (or almost any dog for that matter), shedding is part of the dog parent experience!And no, you cannot stop a dog from shedding. Period. It's not possible. If you find any type of product or supplement that claims to stop...
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Don't Compare Your Dog to Other Dogs | Pupford

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Don't Compare Your Dog to Other Dogs | Pupford
Why is my neighbor's dog so good on a leash... he's half the age of my dog?! This is a trap! And you should avoid getting caught in it as much as you can!Falling into the comparison trap with our dogs usually just brings about negative feelings and no real help for our dogs. In...
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Preparing Your Dog for the School Year | Pupford

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Preparing Your Dog for the School Year | Pupford
Back to school time is a major transition for the whole family. Adjusting bedtimes, establishing new routines -- it all takes time to get used to. It’s also an adjustment for your dog, believe it or not. Think about it, they’ve enjoyed all summer with their humans being around more. Depending on their parents’ professions...
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Potty Pads for Dogs: How to Use Puppy Pads for Training | Pupford

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Potty Pads for Dogs: How to Use Puppy Pads for Training | Pupford
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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