Is Crate Training Necessary? Is It Cruel? 17 Pros, Cons & Benefits of Crate Training a Dog | Pupford
As your puppy whines in their crate for the 2nd hour straight you may start to wonder, is crate training necessary?! While I firmly believe that pup parents should make...
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Why Does My Dog Eat Everything? + 7 Ways to Stop It! | Pupford
While our dogs do some really adorable and endearing things, they also do some things that baffle – and quite frankly frustrate – us. One of those behaviors that fall...
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THE Essential Puppy Potty Training Tip – Hint: Schedules Matter | Pupford
Often the first thing new pup parents search for is puppy potty training tips (no one wants to clean pee from their carpet constantly). And you can find LOADS of...
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High Energy Dogs: A Complete Guide to Energetic Pups | Pupford
Are you convinced your dog is actually a bunny – the Energizer Bunny that is? Having an energetic dog with seemingly endless energy can be overwhelming and exhausting. But it...
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How Long Does It Take to Train a Puppy? 5 Must-Know Factors | Pupford
One of the most common questions in our private online community is, “how long does it take to train a puppy”. Often, that wonder is accompanied by the realization that training...
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How I ALMOST Ruined My Relationship with My Puppy | Pupford
How we train our puppies can have long-term effects on their mental well-being and behavior! Unfortunately, I mistakenly trusted some “experts” who guided me in making training decisions and using...
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4 Impulse Control Games for Dogs + Daily Training Exercises | Pupford
There’s a common misconception that dogs who chase, run across thresholds, or seemingly can’t control themselves around food are being defiant or trying to be the “alpha” of your home....
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Counter Surfing Dogs: The Unfortunate Reality of Keeping Dogs off the Counter | Pupford
A counter surfing dog can be extremely frustrating and dangerous. And while there are some things you can do to reduce counter surfing and keep your dog off the counter,...
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How to Socialize an Adult Dog, Including Older & Rescue Dogs | Pupford
If you’ve seen any of our other posts or videos about socializing dogs, you’ve probably heard us say that it’s best to socialize your dog as young as possible, with...
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The ONLY Time You Shouldn’t Train Your Puppy | Pupford
There is only one time when you shouldn’t be training your puppy… When he or she is asleep! 💤 And while that may seem far-fetched or unrealistic, let me explain...
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How to Get My Dog to Stop Chasing Squirrels | Pupford
One minute, your dog is minding their own business and feeling perfectly content and the next, they’re bolting across the yard like a rocket. Or, they’re walking by your side...
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Cue vs Command – Why It Matters | Pupford
Do the words we use in dog training matter? In this episode, we break down why the distinction of “cue” vs “command” matters and how it can benefit your dog’s...
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