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How to Get a Dog Used to a Muzzle - Including Aggressive Dogs | Pupford
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Not only is muzzling your dog something that protects you, but it can also protect other dogs. Muzzles are especially important for dogs that are reactive, aggressive, and for m any other reasons. But, it's important to get your dog used to the muzzle in a humane and safe way! Related Reading: Reactive Dog Training:...
Engage Disengage Game – Reduce Your Dog's Reactivity! | Pupford
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The Engage Disengage Game was created to help overstimulated dogs manage their stress in a more productive way. The point of this dog training game is to get your dog to focus on you rather than their triggers. Whether your dog's trigger is people, squirrels, dogs, or inanimate objects, this game can be helpful for...
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Puppy & Dog Harness Training, Even When a Dog Hates It | Pupford
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Have you gone to put a harness on your dog and they just aren't having it? Then when you put it on they don't want to walk or cooperate? It might be because they haven't been desensitized to it yet! While we may think that it is best to just throw them in the deep...
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How to Teach a Dog to Fetch + Why Dogs Like Fetch & Benefits | Pupford
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Everyone knows that dogs love to play fetch, but it’s unlikely you’ve taken the time to consider why. There’s a reason why fetch is the “classic” game we all love to play with our pups. Not only is it fun for both them and us, it has a number of benefits for your dog, too!...
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Using 'Play' to Teach Recall | Pupford
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Recall (aka come when called) is vital for your dog's safety. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most difficult behaviors for dogs to really understand and grasp. When working on recall with your dog (or other behaviors for that matter!) you want to find what reinforcements motivate your dog the most while training. While...
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How to Teach Place to Your Dog - Training Guide with Videos | Pupford
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Teaching your dog the place cue can be helpful in many situations... like when the doorbell rings, when you are eating/preparing a meal, or just when you need your dog or puppy to calm down a bit and leave you alone. We've all been there. It can also help prevent door dashing, begging at the...
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How to STOP a Dog From Running Out the Front Door | Pupford
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You go to open the door, and your dog is right there, waiting to bolt out. You try to barely open the door and inch your way out without your dog making a run for it. Learning how to stop your dog from running out the front door (or any door) is extremely important for...
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Separation Anxiety Overview with Amber Aquart CPDT-KA | Pupford
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Separation anxiety is a complex topic. Amber Aquart joins us on today's episode to help break down what separation anxiety in dogs really is, and what pup parents can do about it. Again, this is an overview. Separation anxiety is complex. If you want to learn more from Amber, check out her full video Separation...
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If You See These 15 Behaviors, Your Dog Needs Extra Training | Pupford
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As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about dog training. One we get frequently is, “How do I know if I’m training my dog enough?” Well, that’s a tricky one to answer because there are always new things we can teach our dogs and opportunities to reinforce good behavior. Also, everyone's training...
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Why Dogs Need Walks + Decompression Walks for Dogs | Pupford
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Walkies!!! There’s nothing better than a good walk with our dogs, when they aren’t pulling us like crazy that is. Dos need walks and it can help with so many things! We get fresh air, quality time together, and a low-impact way to work out any energy that our dogs may have pent up. But...
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