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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8 Reasons Why Dogs Snore | Pupford
As pet parents, we have all likely found ourselves chuckling at the rhythmic sounds emanating from our dogs during naptime. Dog snoring is a common occurrence, but we may find...
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6 Kinds of Pup Parents: Which Kind Are You? | Pupford
Just like parenting a human child, each dog parent has their own unique way of raising, training, and caring for their canine companion, or fur-baby. In this blog post, we’ll...
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What's Displacement Behavior in Dogs? And Why It Matters | Pupford
Just like humans, our pups experience a range of emotions, and they communicate these feelings through various behaviors. One way dogs do this is through displacement behaviors. In this blog post,...
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Lumps on Dogs: What They Could Mean and When to Worry | Pupford
As a devoted dog parent, it is not uncommon to be alarmed by the discovery of a lump or bump when petting your dog. In this blog post, we’ll cover...
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Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS Score) in Dogs | Pupford
As pet parents, it’s crucial to understand the emotional well-being of our beloved pets. Fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) are common emotions that dogs may experience. In this article, we...
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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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Can Dogs Have Bad Days? | Pupford
Dogs are known for their unconditional love, unwavering loyalty, and boundless enthusiasm. When we think of dogs we just can’t help but be happy right? But just like us, dogs...
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Over-Arousal in Dogs: What It Is, Why It Happens & What to Do | Pupford
One prevalent issue faced by many dog parents is overarousal behavior. Over-arousal, sometimes called hyperarousal, can lead to other behavioral problems, compromise safety, and negatively impact your relationship with your...
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