What Can Happen If You Don't Play With Your Dog(s)? | Pupford
Time to get your pup's tail wagging! Playtime is essential for our furry friends - it's not only a source of fun and entertainment but also a critical part of...
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Parallel Playing for Dogs: What It Is and How to Do It | Pupford
More love, more fun, more bellies to rub – having multiple dogs is awesome! But it also can be tough. We’re not just talking about more hair and poop to...
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Reactive Dog Training: 5 Games & Activities to Help a Reactive Dog | Pupford
Some dogs are really great at regulating their emotions and responses to stimuli in their environment. They stay calm, cool, and collected for the most part regardless of what’s going...
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How Much Freedom Should a Puppy Have? Can They Free Roam the House? | Pupford
There’s one question I wish I would have thought about more when I first got a new puppy… “how much freedom should my puppy have?”. And similarly, should I let...
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5 Signs Your Dog is Making Training Progress | Pupford
“Am I doing this right?” - Every dog parent ever at one point or another. Without the ability to tell us if they are grasping a concept, you're left wondering...
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Humane Hierarchy & LIMA Training, Explained with Examples | Pupford
Two principles and concepts completely changed my understanding of training and raising a well-mannered dog. LIMA dog training and the Humane Hierarchy. The two are interconnected and provide a framework...
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How to Greet a Dog Safely + How NOT to Greet a Dog | Pupford
Before we dive into how to greet a dog safely... 👇 Picture this: You’re minding your own business in the grocery store, stocking up on your weekly necessities. Out of...
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Why Does My Dog Steal My Socks & Shoes? + Why Dogs Like Socks | Pupford
One of my favorite questions I see online is 'why does my dog steal my socks'. 🤪 If you often find yourself pacing around your house looking for the other...
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The First Thing to Train Your Puppy + Top 10 Vital Behaviors | Pupford
The holiday season and the new year are common times for families to bring a puppy into their home. And may have the thought of 'what is the first thing...
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Tips for Training Dogs Around Distractions | Pupford
Has your dog ever mastered a behavior in training sessions or at home only to have it all go out the window in a real-world setting? We’ve all been there....
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How Many Walks a Day for a Dog? See the Unexpected Answer | Pupford
While you may want to know how many times a day you should walk your dog, I want to convince you in this article to think about this question differently!...
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How to Stop a Dog from Begging for Food | Pupford
Dogs are food motivated by nature. While this is great for training because you know treats will work as positive reinforcers (if your dog isn’t food motivated, check this out),...
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