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Teaching a Dog to Meet Strangers & Reduce Excitement | Pupford

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Teaching a Dog to Meet Strangers & Reduce Excitement | Pupford
When we bring a new puppy or dog into our family, one of the first things we want to do is show them off to everyone! Besides blowing up everyone’s Instagram feeds, we want them to meet all our closest friends and family. We know you’re excited, but you need to be patient! There’s a...
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How to Train Your Dog to 'Leave It' With Holiday Decor | Pupford

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How to Train Your Dog to 'Leave It' With Holiday Decor | Pupford
Feeling fa-la-la-la festive this time of year? Whether you are decorating the Christmas tree, lighting candles on the Menorah, or wrapping presents for family, friends, and neighbors, tis' the season to spread some Holiday cheer. But there are some things that can put a damper on the festivities... *insert very cute but sometimes very mischievious...
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Generalization & Proofing in Dog Training: The Missing Piece | Pupford

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Generalization & Proofing in Dog Training: The Missing Piece | Pupford
Have you noticed how your dog may listen to your cues while at home, but fails to do so in a new environment? We sat down with Richard Gonzalez (certified dog trainer) to discuss why it can be SO difficult for our dogs to understand behaviors in new environments. The process of overcoming this is...
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How Long You Should Train Your Puppy or Dog a Day? | Pupford

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How Long You Should Train Your Puppy or Dog a Day? | Pupford
Wondering how long you should train your dog each day? In this episode, we sat down with Holly (certified trainer) to discuss how long you should be training your puppy every day (hint... it's not what you're expecting). Remember, short bursts of training are often better than long, drawn-out sessions! Let’s get into it! INTRODUCTION...
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Can Dogs Eat Lamb? The Truth on Lamb Benefits, Bones, Allergies & More | Pupford

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Can Dogs Eat Lamb? The Truth on Lamb Benefits, Bones, Allergies & More | Pupford
We love helping our community show their pups some love -- and what better way to do that than by giving them something delicious to munch on and get excited over?! But of course, the question must be asked... can dogs have lamb? And what about lamb bones? We love tapping into our dog’s natural...
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Your Dog's Immune System: Guide + How to Boost It | Pupford

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Your Dog's Immune System: Guide + How to Boost It | Pupford
You know those people who just never seem to get sick? Who escapes every cold and flu season with not even a single sniffle? And you sit there in envy, every year, saying “I wish I had their immune system!” between sneezes? PS- Learn all about dog sneezing here. Ok, that might be a little...
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Dealing with a Dog Crying When You Leave the Room or Home | Pupford

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Dealing with a Dog Crying When You Leave the Room or Home | Pupford
Nobody likes leaving their dog. But when they’re looking at you with sad eyes, crying as if they’re begging you to stay, it’s next to impossible! And it can be really tough worrying if your dog crying when left alone is going to bother neighbors. Not only does it make us feel terrible, but it...
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15+ Foods Dogs Can (& Can't) Eat on Thanksgiving + Dog Thanksgiving Meal Ideas | Pupford

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15+ Foods Dogs Can (& Can't) Eat on Thanksgiving + Dog Thanksgiving Meal Ideas | Pupford
We love Thanksgiving! It’s an opportunity to share a mouth-watering meal with the people who mean the most to you. But can that include the fur people that mean the most? Many pup parents wonder what dogs can (& can't) eat on Thanksgiving! While we love that you want to include your dog in your...
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Puppy Crate Training: A Complete Guide w/Schedule & Videos | Pupford

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Puppy Crate Training: A Complete Guide w/Schedule & Videos | Pupford
One of the most common topics discussed in our community is crate training a puppy (or even older dog). Is crate training good or bad? Will it make your dog aggressive? Is a crate a form of punishment? How do you do it? There’s a lot of debate around the topic, so today we’re going...
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Why You Should Choose Positive Reinforcement Dog Training w/ Holly Ovington | Pupford

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Why You Should Choose Positive Reinforcement Dog Training w/ Holly Ovington | Pupford
In today’s episode, we are going to discuss why you shouldn’t use aversives like shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains… even if “some” trainers try to convince you otherwise! INTRODUCTION OF HOLLY Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a young age, learning...
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