When it comes to our dogs, we always look for “best of both world” tools. Ones that help our dogs maintain good health, while having fun. If we can pair that with a way to keep our dogs self-entertained, even better! That’s why there’s one tool in particular that we really love: the snuffle mat...

Here at Pupford we are huge believers in the power of mental enrichment for dogs! It really can help keep your dog's pesky problem behaviors at a minimum.We've noticed in our own dogs that when they have enough mental enrichment they are overall less likely to jump on guests, bark at the door, chew up...

Recently the AVSAB released a new Position Statement on humane dog training. This is pretty big news for those in the dog training world, since they typically represent the “Gold Standard” by which many organizations and trainers operate. Today we’re going to break down this new Position Statement, dive into the research behind it, and...

We are getting so close to Halloween! Is anyone counting down the days yet? So we wanna know... which GIF better describes your level of commitment to creating a Halloween costume (for you and your pup)?     Since you're here, we're guessing you are one of the first two. Or maybe you're here just...

Many people wonder if raising a puppy is hard... From the outside, you may see a very cute puppy face and floppy body, cute little sounds that come out of said puppy’s mouth, and a puppy looking to get attention, in one form or another - like snuggles. As a pup parent, those cute moments...

If you’re one of the few people whose dog absolutely loves getting their teeth brushed for a full two minutes every single day, congratulations! You’ve unlocked some unearthly secret that the rest of us mere mortal pup parents have yet to master… But for the rest of us, oh how dog dental care can be...

Aggression is one of the scariest topics out there. And as a pup parent, it can be really difficult to know what is actually aggression and what is, well… a dog being a dog. In this episode, I’ll be interviewing Karen Chapdelaine about some basics of dog aggression. Related Reading: The Canine Ladder of Aggression...

We never forget our fur babies. Whether it’s the first dog you had as a child or the most recent addition to your family -- our pups live in our hearts and memories forever. That raises an important question: do dogs have memories? And similarly, how good is a dog's memory? Do dogs remember all...

Trying to reduce dog shedding is... an eternal struggle. If you have a short-haired dog (or almost any dog for that matter), shedding is part of the dog parent experience!And no, you cannot stop a dog from shedding. Period. It's not possible. If you find any type of product or supplement that claims to stop...

We love seeing dogs run around and play with other dogs. After all, socialization is so important, especially at a young age -- and the added exercise and mental stimulation doesn’t hurt either. But sometimes it can be hard to know if dogs are playing or fighting! And a question we get asked in our...