What To Do When You Encounter An Off Leash Dog With Your Leashed Dog | Pupford
Walking your dog should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, providing both you and your pup with exercise, fresh air, bonding time as well as mental enrichment. However, encountering an...
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Training for Canine Good Citizen Certification: A Comprehensive Overview | Pupford
According to the American Kennel Club, “... All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, all it takes is a little bit of training, lots...
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How to Know if Your Dog is Reactive | Pupford
Do you have a dog who barks excessively on walks? Maybe they lunge or pull toward other dogs or people they encounter? This could mean your dog is reactive. In...
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Mastering Environmental Management for Dogs: 9 Strategies for Positive Behavior | Pupford
As a dog owner, you have probably heard the term Environmental Management before. We reference it frequently in our blog posts and it is a common tool used by dog...
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Why Dogs Play Keep Away and How to Put an End to It | Pupford
If you have ever had a puppy, you are likely very familiar with the dreaded game of keep away. You’re rushing out the door trying to put your shoes on...
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How to Get Your Puppy To Sleep Through the Night (and How Long it Takes) | Pupford
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is so exciting! But one thing that all new pup parents dread is the lack of sleep that comes with a young puppy....
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Working with Shy Dogs: Meeting New People | Pupford
As the guardian of a shy dog myself, I understand how difficult it can be navigating the world with a dog who is not the stereotypical “I love everyone!’ type...
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Treat and Retreat Game - For Shy and Fearful Dogs | Pupford
It is not uncommon for some dogs to be shy or fearful when meeting new people. This could be due to a lack of proper socialization, being in a new...
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Primary vs Secondary Reinforcers in Dog Training | Pupford
Positive reinforcement training is a science-based dog training approach that focuses on rewarding desirable behaviors to encourage their repetition. If you are unfamiliar with positive reinforcement training, you can learn...
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When and How to Use a Long-Lead Leash for Dogs (and When Not to Use One) | Pupford
As a pet parent, you have likely heard the ongoing debate between on and off-leash dogs in certain areas. A tool that helps ease that debate is a long lead!...
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Cooperative Care Dog Training: Overview & Why It Matters | Pupford
As dog parents, we all want our dogs to live happy, healthy lives. This can mean regular visits to the vet and groomer. However, our dogs don’t understand that we...
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Co-regulation for Dogs: How it Can Help Your Dog Relax | Pupford
You may have heard of co-regulation in terms of a relationship between a parent and child, but what about how co-regulation can affect our relationship with our dogs? Building a...
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