9 Tips to Get Dog Smell Out of a House + Make a Dog Smell Better | Pupford
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There are so many things we love about our dogs. The unconditional love, the laughs when they do something silly, the smell…. Okay, maybe not the dog smell in our houses, though. Many dog parents are all too familiar with the smell we’re talking about, that faint lingering of wet dog + past accident stains...
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Dog | Pupford
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If your Instagram feed is full of cute puppies and you are thinking about becoming a pet parent, you MUST understand these 3 things first… If you don’t understand these things, you may end up regretting getting a dog! These are the 3 things I wish I knew before getting a dog!#1- Dogs are expensive#2-...
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Flea and Tick Prevention for Your Dog | Pupford
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What do we love about spring and summer? Time outside with our dogs. What do we not love? Being exposed to fleas and ticks. It’s one of the few things about the “great outdoors” that isn’t so great. The problem is that fleas and ticks love snuggling up close with your dog as much as...
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Are You Using Your Dog's Nose Enough? How to Encourage Your Dog's Sense of Smell | Pupford
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Sorry to come at you like that, but I'm nearly certain you aren't using your dog's nose to its full advantage. It is likely your dog's strongest scent, yet as humans, we rarely use it to its full advantage and even sometimes discourage sniffing...Our dogs understand the world around them through their nose. They can't...
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My Dog Doesn't Want to Walk! 5 Reasons Why + What to Do | Pupford
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We talk a lot about how you can get your dog to have good manners on their walk -- reducing leash pulling, passing other dogs calmly, things like that. If you're struggling with leash pulling, check out tips for loose leash walking here. But we’ve gotten some questions about what to do in the case...
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BBQ Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat - Chicken, Chips & More | Pupford
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Kids/students are getting out of school and the weather is warming up (and in some places it is HOT 🥵). That means more time outside with friends and family, finding ways to escape the heat, and getting back together for gatherings (that you haven't been able to have for a while)! One thing that always...
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Summer Pups: Doggie & Puppy Popsicle Recipes, Games & More | Pupford
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Summertime, and the livin’s easy! But it’s also different from the rest of the year. It’s typically hotter and/or more humid, and you spend more time outdoors. So for dog parents, this might mean making a few adjustments to your routine to help your dog enjoy the… well… dog days of summer. We’ve put together...
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7 Life Improving Tips for A Healthier, Happier Dog | Pupford
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Our goal as pup parents seems pretty simple: give our dogs a healthy, happy life. Seems simple, but really isn’t. There’s a lot that goes into raising a well-behaved pup, but there’s good news -- you don’t have to do it alone! We get asked all the time for tips on how to give your...
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Guide to Sound Desensitization for Dogs, Including Loud Noises | Pupford
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Your dog will be exposed to many new experiences and sounds that may cause them fear or shyness. Think construction sites, horses, vacuums, etc.!Desensitization is the simple act of changing that stimulus from something that causes fear, to something that has a positive association.Desensitizing your dog or puppy to loud sounds before they happen in...
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7 Dog Items You Should Get Rid of Immediately | Pupford
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You want the best for your dog. So you take the time to look up the most popular toys, treats, and training tools. But we also want the best for your dog, which is why we feel compelled to let you in on an unfortunate secret: some of the most popular dog items are also...
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