Preparing Your Dog for the School Year | Pupford
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Back to school time is a major transition for the whole family. Adjusting bedtimes, establishing new routines -- it all takes time to get used to. It’s also an adjustment for your dog, believe it or not. Think about it, they’ve enjoyed all summer with their humans being around more. Depending on their parents’ professions...
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Dogs Read Your "Chemical" Messages | Pupford
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You've probably heard people say that our dogs can "read" our emotions and moods, but is there science to back that up?! A group of researchers set out to answer that question and found an alarming answer. YES. Our dogs can and do pick up on the chemical changes in our bodies. LISTEN TO PODCAST...
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How to Trim Dog Nails at Home, Including Black Dog Nails | Pupford
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Learning how to trim dog nails can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and advice, it can be safe and simple for you and your pup!In this video, Quinci Cole, a groomer with over 14 years of experience, walks you through step-by-step how to trim your dog's nails with simple dog...
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Potty Pads for Dogs: How to Use Puppy Pads for Training | Pupford
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Today we’re going to talk about everyone’s favorite part of being a dog parent: potty training! And specifically, how to use potty pads for your dog! ...what? You don’t find potty training to be the most fun activity you and your dog could ever possibly do together? Yeah, neither do we. The truth is that...
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Stop Relying on "No" When Training Your Dog | Pupford
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Are you obsessed with the word "no" when it comes to training your dog? While the word 'no' can have a time and place in training, it isn't a 'behavior'.Too often as pup parents, we become obsessed and oftentimes overreliant on the word 'no'. The problem with the word 'no' is that it doesn't teach...
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11 Ways to Keep a Dog Calm & Entertained After Spay/Neutering | Pupford
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“My vet told me that the most important thing to do right now is to keep my dog calm and still… HELP!” (This is one of the huge benefits of crate training!) We’ve heard that plea once or twice (or a thousand times). Whether it’s recovering from an injury, healing from getting spayed/neutered, or other...
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3 Ways to Maximize Your Dog's Mealtime for Better Behavior | Pupford
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Twice a day (or more often if you have a puppy) you have your dog's undivided attention... mealtime!Unfortunately, we often let that opportunity pass by without using it to its full advantage. Because truthfully, mealtime should be much more than just something to check off your to-do list! LISTEN TO PODCAST ABOUT MAXIMIZING MEALTIME Want...
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Dog Days: How Long Are Dog Years, Dog Life Expectancy Chart, and More | Pupford
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Ahh, the dog days of summer. That phrase got us thinking: why are they called the ‘dog days’? Are dog days really that different from human days considering they grow and live differently than we do? So today we’re going to talk about all things dog days -- how long are “dog years?” and “dog...
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Why Do Dogs Lick People? 5 Interesting Reasons | Pupford
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Why do dogs lick people..? If it isn't to be cute and hilarious, then why?! And can a dog licking you be problematic?Dogs lick people for many reasons, we will explore a handful of those reasons in this episode! LISTEN TO PODCAST ABOUT WHY DOGS LICK PEOPLE Want to hear more podcasts like this? Please...
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Caring For Your Dog's Paw Pads: Moisturizing, Peeling & More | Pupford
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If you’ve ever spent all day on your feet or worked primarily with your hands, you know how important it is to care for them properly. But are you doing the same for your dogs? They rely on their paws for their every movement, which makes their paw pads one of their most important functional...
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