The choice to relinquish a dog to a shelter is often one that weighs heavily on the pup parent. It is in most cases seen as a last resort, and often one they’d rather not have to make. While I want to remain sensitive to anyone who has had to make that decision, it’s important...

In theory, laser pointers would be the ultimate tool for your dog. Watching them intensely chase a little red dot is quite amusing, plus they’re burning off energy like crazy. But in reality, laser pointers can actually do more harm than good for our dogs. This post is NOT to shame anyone who has used...

While scientists don't ascertain that dogs can see ghosts, some of us have seen firsthand our pets' ability to sense things unknown that can be hard to believe. Here are six spooky things that dogs can sense that humans can't (hint: not all of these things are actually spooky): 1. THEY CAN SENSE A FORTHCOMING...

When it comes to our dogs, there isn’t much we won’t do… including making them their own tasty pumpkin treat. I mean, we get to enjoy all the festive pumpkin-flavored muffins, cookies, drinks, breads, and more, so why not let them join in on the fun? This simple three-ingredient frozen dog treat is super easy...

While most of us know the damage stereotypes can do to us humans, what role do they play for our pups?! We often put “labels” and stereotypes on our dogs that ultimately end up causing harm to them and specifically to their training. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can avoid these stereotypes and...

Happy spooky season! For many dog parents the spookiest part of Halloween is not the goblins and ghouls, but the thought of keeping their dog safe and calm during the hectic day. From stressors to strangers to outright dangers, Halloween can be overwhelming for your dog. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up...

All dog lovers know how special the bond can be between a dog and its parent, but service dogs take that relationship to a whole new level. Service dogs provide their companions with a quality of life that would not be possible without their assistance, making them indeed women's and man's best friends. However, the...

While most of our homes or apartments have the dog staples like a bed, water bowl, and toys, there are some truly unique dog household items that’ll make your life about 100x easier! And with how challenging raising a pup can be, I’ll take “easy” any chance I get! Here’s a quick overview of the...

If you're already part of the Pupford community and reading this blog post, it's probably safe to assume that you believe pets are wonderful. But if you don't know this yet, allow us to convince you: caring for a living creature is immensely rewarding (and challenging). It can also be an effective form of therapy....

Dog parents - does your doggo have an “a-woo” habit? It might leave you puzzled as to why they howl so much. Understanding why your pup is howling will help you respond appropriately. Simply put, howling is one of the numerous ways of canine communication. It is generally instinctual and can either be natural or...