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Why Does My Dog Steal My Socks & Shoes? + Why Dogs Like Socks | Pupford

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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Dog Growling Guide: Snarling, Growling During Play & More | Pupford

Dog Growling Guide: Snarling, Growling During Play & More | Pupford

Dog growling is one of the many ways our pups communicate, and it's important for humans who interact with dogs to understand what it means and the proper way to...

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Wood Chew Toys for Dogs: Which to Avoid, Which are Safe, and Benefits | Pupford

Wood Chew Toys for Dogs: Which to Avoid, Which are Safe, and Benefits | Pupford

Whether it was a stick in the backyard or the leg of your dining room table (ugh), odds are your dog has chewed on wood at some point in their...

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The First Thing to Train Your Puppy + Top 10 Vital Behaviors | Pupford

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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Your Brain’s Best Friend? It Might Be Your Dog | Pupford

Your Brain’s Best Friend? It Might Be Your Dog | Pupford

Feeling sluggish? Not feeling mentally alert? Struggling to make decisions? You may just need to pet a dog… At least, that’s what the initial findings from a group of researchers...

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Tips for Training Dogs Around Distractions | Pupford

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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Do Dogs Understand Holidays Like Christmas and Birthdays? | Pupford

Do Dogs Understand Holidays Like Christmas and Birthdays? | Pupford

The holiday season is a busy time of year with all the social engagements due to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's parties, extra visitors in the house, shopping for...

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Can Dogs Get Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? | Pupford

Can Dogs Get Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? | Pupford

Have you ever noticed that rainy days can make you sad or sleepy? Alternatively, warm, sunny days might make you happier, while scorching days could make you sluggish. Of course,...

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How to Fill A Dog’s Emotional Cup | Pupford

How to Fill A Dog’s Emotional Cup | Pupford

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but have you really thought about what it means – what is the cup? What are...

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How Many Walks a Day for a Dog? See the Unexpected Answer | Pupford

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

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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10 Dog Nose Facts + How to Care for & Clean a Dog's Nose | Pupford

10 Dog Nose Facts + How to Care for & Clean a Dog's Nose | Pupford

There are few things in this world more incredible than a dog’s nose. In addition to its immense boop-ability, your pup’s sniffer is actually pretty incredible. But just like any...

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