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...

With Halloween around the corner, spooky season is in full swing. For new dog parents, nothing can seem spookier than taking on the task of training a new dog. After all, it’s more than just tricks and treats. Where do we start? What tools and resources do we need? How will my dog respond? We’re...

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...

Doing trick training with your dog can be an extremely enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. And of course, everyone loves to be able to show off their dog’s favorite tricks when guests come over! But there are some unexpected benefits to trick training that will make you want to prioritize doing trick...

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! 🐶 Are you a good boy/girl? YES ❤️ Do you love me? YES 🥩 Want a treat? YES 😍 Are you pretty/handsome? YES Teach your dog...

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 our own dogs that when they have enough mental enrichment they are overall less likely to jump on guests, bark at the door, chew up...

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 Standard” by which many organizations and trainers operate. Today we’re going to break down this new Position Statement, dive into the research behind it, and...

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 powerful games that will help you give your pup some extra mental enrichment.An important thing to remember about mental exercise is that there isn't a...

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...

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 often as pup parents, we become obsessed and oftentimes overreliant on the word 'no'. The problem with the word 'no' is that it doesn't teach...