Dog Digestion and Gut Health: An Interview with Dr. Greg Sunvold PhD | Pupford
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For many pup parents, the topic of their dog's gut health is well... bad news. So many pup parents struggle with dogs who constantly have gut issues leading to diarrhea, gas, and other gut-related issues. Dr. Greg Sunvold P.h.D. in Nutritional Sciences specializes in the microbiome. The microbiome refers generally to the inner and outer...
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Dog Behavior Research: An Interview with Allie Tellier of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies | Pupford
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The Center for Canine Behavior Studies is working hard to help better understand dog behavior through research and studies! Their goal is to help reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized and/or end up in shelters due to behavioral problems. If you're interested in learning more about the Center for Canine Behavior Studies (you...
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What Type of Pup Parent Are You? [quiz] | Pupford
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Pup parents (and their furry friends) come in all styles and personalities! Wondering which 'type' you are? Take this fun and free quiz! ⏬ Related: Dog Personality Test Be sure to share your results on social media, and tell us what type of pup parent you are in the comments! Oh and while you're taking...
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Timing in Dog Training | Pupford
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Learning to improve your timing in dog training can help your dog learn behaviors and tricks more quickly! Timing specifically around when and how you 'mark' behaviors can make all the difference. The more precisely we can mark our dog's correct behaviors, the quicker they will understand when they have done the right thing! Although this...
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7 Creative Ways to Groom Your Dog at Home | Pupford
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Dogs love nearly everything in life. They dash to the door when they hear a package arrive and dance around your feet when you wake up in the morning. Everything is a new adventure that they're ready to explore with you, even if it means getting dirty. Whether you let them run around in the...
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How to Bond with Your Dog: Tips for a Better Relationship | Pupford
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They say dogs are man’s (and woman’s) best friend right? While that tends to be the case, it can’t hurt to want to learn how to bond with your dog and build a stronger relationship! Whether you’ve just brought home a new furry family member and want to make sure you bond or you just...
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Dog Holidays Calendar: 2024 with Google Calendar Sync | Pupford
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We’re not saying you need dog holidays to celebrate your pup or do something fun in their honor -- but it doesn’t hurt to have an excuse right? So get ready to mark your calendars, because today we’re talking about some fun dog holidays! We're going to take a month-by-month look at all the days...
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Do Dogs Smile? + How to Make a Dog Smile | Pupford
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The million-dollar question – do dogs smile? You know what we’re talking about. When you’re talking to your dog, playing a game, or petting them in just the right spot and there it is -- you could swear they’re smiling at you. Like this ⤵️ There’s no denying that looks an awful lot like a...
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Why Do Dogs Pant? + How to Know If It's Too Much | Pupford
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If you look at our Instagram account on a #TongueOutTuesday, you know we love a good puppy tongue! But sometimes we get to see those floppy little tongues when our dog is panting, leaving us wondering, why do dogs pant?! And it raises other thoughts like if we should be concerned, or why they’re doing...
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Dog's Sense of Smell: Facts, Strength & How it Can Help You | Pupford
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“The sense of smell in all dogs is their primary doorway to the world around them” - Robert Crais, Author As dog parents, there are so many questions we have about our furry pals. Sometimes we sit back and say “what are they thinking?”. Especially those times when they spend a while at a tree...
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