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Dog Harness vs Collar: 5 Pros and Cons of Each | Pupford
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Wherever you interact with other pup parents, you’ve probably experienced the harness vs collar debate. While it comes down to your preference and your dog’s needs, there are some pros and cons of both harnesses and collars you must be aware of! In this article, I’ll break down 5 pros and cons of both harnesses...
How to Teach a Dog to Swim + Can All Dogs Swim? | Pupford
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Summertime and swimming go together like… whatever two things you like best together! There’s really only one thing we can think of that would make a day of swimming better, and that’s including your dog. While some dogs are naturals, others need a little bit more guidance and help when it comes to mastering the...
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Dog Biting on Leash? Learn How to Stop Your Puppy from Biting the Leash | Pupford
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Puppies are still learning to control their most natural impulses. It makes them especially prone to biting, chewing, and tugging on their leash because it is the main thing stopping them from answering their natural urges to let loose and run free. The impulse to pull a leash is very common among puppies, as well...
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My Dog Barks at Everything! Here's How to Stop Dog Barking | Pupford
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Excessive barking can be frustrating and stressful in many areas of everyday life. If your dog is barking whenever someone comes to the front door it can make social situations at your home very tricky. Abrupt and aggressive barking at the sound of every leaf blowing in the wind or squirrel zooming up a tree...
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Life Hack: ALWAYS Have Puppy Pads, Here's Why | Pupford
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Some things in life are never fun. Like, cleaning up dog vomit. But, by using a simple item like puppy pads, you can make that clean-up about 37x easier. Actually, you can make that clean-up almost non-existent. Let me tell you why, where, and how puppy pads are just about the most underrated life hack...
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Why Do Puppies Bite So Much?! 9 Explanations + How Long It Lasts | Pupford
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After about the 73rd puppy bite of the day, I looked down at my bloodied hands and wondered aloud… WHY do puppies bite so much?! I tried all the puppy biting tips but nothing seemed to be working. 😫 What a challenge! Like many things in life, understanding the why behind our dog’s behaviors can...
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Is Crate Training Necessary? Is It Cruel? 17 Pros, Cons & Benefits of Crate Training a Dog | Pupford
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As your puppy whines in their crate for the 2nd hour straight you may start to wonder, is crate training necessary?! While I firmly believe that pup parents should make informed decisions that fit their lifestyle and dog, crate training is a topic that many feel very strongly about whether it be for or against...
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Why Does My Dog Eat Everything? + 7 Ways to Stop It! | Pupford
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While our dogs do some really adorable and endearing things, they also do some things that baffle – and quite frankly frustrate – us. One of those behaviors that fall into the second category is putting anything and everything they see in their mouths. We get asked by a lot of pet parents for help...
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THE Essential Puppy Potty Training Tip – Hint: Schedules Matter | Pupford
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Often the first thing new pup parents search for is puppy potty training tips (no one wants to clean pee from their carpet constantly). And you can find LOADS of information and tips about potty training, but there is one essential tip you can’t skip out on… It is setting a schedule and timers and...
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High Energy Dogs: A Complete Guide to Energetic Pups | Pupford
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Are you convinced your dog is actually a bunny – the Energizer Bunny that is? Having an energetic dog with seemingly endless energy can be overwhelming and exhausting. But it can also be rewarding and a lot of fun. The difference is knowing how to take your dog’s natural energy and channel it positively and...
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