New Puppy Checklist: 21 Items Your Dog Absolutely Needs | Pupford
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There isn't much better than a new puppy. Their paws, little bodies, nose, ugh, love it all. But a new puppy is also a lot of work, and there is a lot you need to make sure your new dog is comfortable in your home. So, here is a printable new puppy checklist of the...
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How to Keep Your House Clean With Dogs, Including Floors | Pupford
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One of the hardest parts of being a pup parent is trying to keep your house clean with dogs, including floors. Between the slobber, hair, muddy paws, and doggo smell (it's a love-hate relationship), there's lots to keep up with! But really, keeping your home free of dog hair, mud, dirt, and drool is completely...
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How to Get Dog Pee Out of Carpet, Including Smells & Stains | Pupford
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In this article, I'm going to talk about how to get dog pee smell out of carpet and, more importantly, tips for potty training your puppy or dog to prevent incidents. Because let's face it, you're probably all too familiar with that smell -- the smell that tells you that your puppy had an accident...
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How to Exercise Your Dog Indoors: 21 Games, Ideas and Exercises | Pupford
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When it’s 7 degrees outside (or 107 degrees), going for a long walk with your pup might be out of the question. At these times, finding ways to exercise your dog indoors is vital for pup’s mental and physical well being! Pups have some very real needs on a day-to-day basis. Food, water, exercise, training...
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Emergency Preparedness for Dogs | Pupford
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Our hope is that you never have to use this information about emergency preparedness for dogs. Even with that being said, the most important step to be ready for an emergency is to prepare now. Not when the emergency is happening, but now! In this article (podcast audio and video versions found below), we will break...
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10 Best Dogs for First Time Dog Owners & Families | Pupford
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We may be a little biased here, but we think being a dog parent is one of the most amazing experiences you can have. And especially choosing the best dog as a first time dog owner (parent) is an extra special experience! But we also know it can be a little overwhelming to decide which...
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How to Build Trust With Your Dog: An Interview With Nicole Ellis CPDT-KA | Pupford
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Trust is one of the most important tools in dog training! If you don't have trust with your pup, communication will break down and the odds of them listening during training will drop significantly! In this episode, we sat down with Nicole Ellis CPDT-KA to discuss how you can best improve your trust with your...
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Plants That Are Toxic & Poisonous to Dogs: 15 Bad Plants + Safe Alternatives | Pupford
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Have you ever wondered to yourself what plants are toxic & poisonous to dogs? Whether you’re looking to bring a new dog into your family soon (yay!) or already have a four-legged family member (also yay!), there are always things pet parents can do to better prepare their home for their dog. We get asked...
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Best Dog Toys [Updated for 2025] | Pupford
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Looking for the best dog toys for your good boy or girl? Wondering what toy you can buy without having to replace a week later? Just in the mood to read about dog toys? Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got the answer. We get a lot of questions about the different types of dog toys...
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7 Hacks to Keep Dogs Cool in Summer Heat [2025 Update] | Pupford
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Hot-Diggity-Dog! It's summertime! Today I'm going to give you 7 hacks to keep dogs cool in the summer heat, no matter how hot it gets. The best part? These hacks will help keep dogs cool of any age, breed, or size! Plus, you'll learn tips to help you spot signs of heatstroke and dehydration which...
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