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How to Teach Your Dog to Nod 'Yes' with Head [Video] | Pupford

How to Teach Your Dog to Nod 'Yes' with Head [Video] | Pupford

Get your dog's treats and let's learn how to teach your dog to nod 'yes' with their head! We'll be learning from the wonderful VSA-CDT dog trainer Emily Fitzpatrick! 🐶...

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2 Reasons You Should Be Using a Snuffle Mat | Pupford

2 Reasons You Should Be Using a Snuffle Mat | Pupford

Here at Pupford we are huge believers in the power of mental enrichment for dogs! It really can help keep your dog's pesky problem behaviors at a minimum.We've noticed in...

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AVSAB's Position Statement on Humane Dog Training: Analysis | Pupford

AVSAB's Position Statement on Humane Dog Training: Analysis | Pupford

Recently the AVSAB released a new Position Statement on humane dog training. This is pretty big news for those in the dog training world, since they typically represent the “Gold...

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Give Mental Enrichment to Reduce Problem Behaviors (VIDEO) | Pupford

Give Mental Enrichment to Reduce Problem Behaviors (VIDEO) | Pupford

Mental enrichment for your dog is one of the most powerful ways to reduce troublesome behaviors like barking, digging, and chewing!In this video, Amber Aquart CPDT-KA teaches 3 simple and...

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Preparing Your Dog for the School Year | Pupford

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...

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Stop Relying on "No" When Training Your Dog | Pupford

Stop Relying on "No" When Training Your Dog | Pupford

Are you obsessed with the word "no" when it comes to training your dog? While the word 'no' can have a time and place in training, it isn't a 'behavior'.Too...

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Hyper & Excited Dog When You Come Home? Try This | Pupford

Hyper & Excited Dog When You Come Home? Try This | Pupford

Coming home to your dog after a long day can be extremely chaotic... I mean, enjoyable? 😉 If every time you walk in the door your dog gets beyond excited...

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Commonly Confused Dog Training Terms - Leave It vs Drop It & More | Pupford

Commonly Confused Dog Training Terms - Leave It vs Drop It & More | Pupford

Should I say 'wait' or 'stay'? And what about 'leave it' or 'wait'?! And don't forget the ever-confusing 'leave it' vs 'drop it'.As a new (or not so new) pup...

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Tips for Walking Multiple Dogs at Once | Pupford

Tips for Walking Multiple Dogs at Once | Pupford

Walking two dogs at once can be a serious challenge. I've been walking 3 dogs (currently 2, RIP Buddy) for the past 4 years and I've learned a trick or...

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Are You Using Your Dog's Nose Enough? How to Encourage Your Dog's Sense of Smell | Pupford

Are You Using Your Dog's Nose Enough? How to Encourage Your Dog's Sense of Smell | Pupford

Sorry to come at you like that, but I'm nearly certain you aren't using your dog's nose to its full advantage. It is likely your dog's strongest scent, yet as...

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My Dog Doesn't Want to Walk! 5 Reasons Why + What to Do | Pupford

My Dog Doesn't Want to Walk! 5 Reasons Why + What to Do | Pupford

We talk a lot about how you can get your dog to have good manners on their walk -- reducing leash pulling, passing other dogs calmly, things like that. If...

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Guide to Sound Desensitization for Dogs, Including Loud Noises | Pupford

Guide to Sound Desensitization for Dogs, Including Loud Noises | Pupford

Your dog will be exposed to many new experiences and sounds that may cause them fear or shyness. Think construction sites, horses, vacuums, etc.!Desensitization is the simple act of changing...

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