11 Effective & Easy Ways to Clean Dog Teeth Without Brushing | Pupford
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Today, I'm gonna show you 11 simple ways to clean dog teeth without brushing. Cause everyone wants to freshen their dog's breath and remove plaque & tartar! In fact, these tactics have helped clean up my 13-year-old Puggle's teeth (who previously had almost no dental hygiene for the first 10 years of his life). Once...
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Bell Training a Dog – Teaching a Puppy to Use Potty Bells | Pupford
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Have you ever found yourself taking your dog out for a bathroom trip late at night or in the cold weather and thinking “it would be so cool if I could train my dog to ring a bell when they wanna go out!"? Well good news, you can. While we won’t be teaching our furry...
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Flirt Pole for Dogs: Complete Guide to a Life-Changing Toy | Pupford
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The pup parents in our community are always asking us about the best toys and training tools they can get for their pups. Guess what, flirt poles for dogs are one of the best options out there! Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about flirt poles as they become more and more popular....
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Dog Health Tips: Daily Routines for a Healthy Life | Pupford
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Taking care of a dog requires a lot of commitment (VERY worthwhile commitment, to be clear!). There are some parts to our doggo’s health that often go overlooked. In this guide, we’ll be covering the less talked about, but equally important, aspects of your pup’s health with some easy-to-follow dog health tips! This article will...
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How to Teach a Dog to Come When Called – Every Time | Pupford
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Some people we talk to swear their dogs have selective hearing. They're constantly wondering how to teach a dog to come when called, especially when outside! Either their dog responds consistently to “food” but not to “come,” or they only listen to the “come” cue some of the time. Does this sound like your dog?...
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Best Dog DNA Tests, Cost, Accuracy & Comparison [2025 Update] | Pupford
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Dog DNA tests have risen in popularity dramatically in the past couple of years, and for good reason! Here's why 👇 Some of the best boys and girls we know are mixed breeds. Sometimes you have a good idea what breeds your dog is but just want to be sure. But sometimes, like in the...
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How to Puppy Proof Your House, Yard, Rooms & Car: 21 Essential Tips | Pupford
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So you just became a puppy parent, yay! Now (or hopefully before you actually got your puppy)... you need to puppy proof your home, yard and car! Bringing home your new pooch is full of excitement, for both you and the puppy. With that excitement comes wanting to explore their new home, learning the smells,...
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Dog & Puppy First Aid: DIY First Aid Kits, Treatments & Courses | Pupford
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***Disclaimer: If you believe your pup is having an emergency, stop reading and call your vet NOW. This article does not replace taking your dog to the vet, veterinary care generally, and/or enrolling in a dog first aid class.*** As a pup parent, you are probably all too aware that accidents do happen. That’s why...
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Puppy Teething: Ages, When It Stops & Starts, & What to Do | Pupford
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Something we’ve gotten a ton of questions about lately is puppy teething -- the nipping, biting, chewing, and everything else that goes into it. So, we thought we’d put together a guide to help dog parents navigate the challenging puppy teething phase. Here are some things we’ll cover in this guide: When do puppies usually...
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Dogs and Fireworks: How to Desensitize + What to Give | Pupford
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While we might enjoy watching the night sky light up above our BBQs and pool parties, dogs and fireworks don’t quite have the same relationship. Unfortunately, we see an increase in missing dogs of 30-60% between July 4th and 6th. Fireworks play a big role in that statistic. Fireworks are LOUD! Many fireworks can reach...
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