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20 Foods Your Dog Can and Can’t Eat + Printable PDF | Pupford
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In a previous post, we covered what fruits and vegetables your dog can and can’t eat. But we’ve gotten a lot of questions about other common human food and whether it’s safe to share with your dog or not. So today we’re discussing 20 common foods you probably eat pretty regularly, and whether or not...
Patience for Your Puppy or Dog | Pupford
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Having patience for your puppy or dog's behavior might be one of the most difficult things in the world... but in this episode, I'm going to explain why that patience is key to your happiness when raising a dog! Too often with our dogs, we expect things to happen overnight. But, newsflash... they aren't robots!...
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Can You Use Human Shampoo on Dogs + Understanding Which Ingredients Are Best for Dog Shampoo | Pupford
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Whether your dog is bathed exclusively at home or you just freshen them up between groomer visits (pups who love to roll around outside, we’re looking at you!), bath time should be another way to give your dog the best. When it comes to bath time, many people wonder if you can use human shampoo...
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How to Teach Place to Your Dog - Training Guide with Videos | Pupford
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Teaching your dog the place cue can be helpful in many situations... like when the doorbell rings, when you are eating/preparing a meal, or just when you need your dog or puppy to calm down a bit and leave you alone. We've all been there. It can also help prevent door dashing, begging at the...
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How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat: Learn from a Pro Dog Trainer | Pupford
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Ahh, the exciting but slightly terrifying experience of introducing a dog to a cat! 🐶 🤝 🐱 You may have heard from us before (as well as so many positive reinforcement dog trainers!) about how important it is to set your dog up for success, in all things! Whether that means teaching your dog how...
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How to STOP a Dog From Running Out the Front Door | Pupford
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You go to open the door, and your dog is right there, waiting to bolt out. You try to barely open the door and inch your way out without your dog making a run for it. Learning how to stop your dog from running out the front door (or any door) is extremely important for...
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Dog Teeth Cleaning Costs + At-Home Dental Care Products | Pupford
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When it comes to our dogs, there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to keep them healthy. We give them high quality food and treats, exercise and train them -- we’re happy to go the extra mile. But sometimes we fall short in one particular area: dental hygiene. But caring for our dog’s teeth and mouth is...
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Intro to Dog Sports: An Interview with Trevor Smith CPDT-KA | Pupford
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Dog sports encompass everything from agility to dock diving and SO much more in between. Think dog sports are too advanced for your dog? Think again! In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Smith to give an introduction to all things dog sports. We'll discuss how to get started with your dog, what competitions...
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Bathing Your Dog Who Hates Baths: 5 Tips for Stress-Free Dog Bathing | Pupford
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As a dog parent, there are going to be times when you have to bathe your dog at home -- whether they like it or not... or even hate it. Whether you’re faced with the “I don’t even know what you just rolled around in but it’s gross” bath, the post-beach/pool bath, or just even...
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Separation Anxiety Overview with Amber Aquart CPDT-KA | Pupford
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Separation anxiety is a complex topic. Amber Aquart joins us on today's episode to help break down what separation anxiety in dogs really is, and what pup parents can do about it. Again, this is an overview. Separation anxiety is complex. If you want to learn more from Amber, check out her full video Separation...
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