Traci Madson is a CPDT-KA dog trainer who also holds memberships and certifications in aggression training and is an AKC evaluator. She has been training dogs for over 15 years. Traci is the lead trainer for the Potty Training Course and Barking Solutions, both part of the Pupford Academy. In this episode, we dive deeper...

Traci Madson is a CPDT-KA dog trainer who also holds memberships and certifications in aggression training and is an AKC evaluator. She has been training dogs for over 15 years. Traci is the lead trainer for the Potty Training Course and Barking Solutions, both part of the Pupford Academy. Her story showcases an amazing journey...

One of the first questions a new dog parent usually asks is whether or not to get their dog spayed or neutered -- and when to do it in their pup’s life. We get a lot of questions around this topic so we wanted to help give dog parents a little guidance here. If you...

Dog sneezing... what's the deal with it?! Ahh-choo! You sneeze, your dog sneezes, we all sneeze! But... you might have some questions about it. Is it safe? Why is my dog sneezing so much? Are they experiencing something more? How many sneezes are too many sneezes? Can it be allergies? In this article, we’ll explore...

If you've ever wondered if your dog's eye boogers are normal, you're not alone. Dog eye discharge is quite common and can be a result of any number of things — from breed type to allergies.  Plus, dogs continuously produce tears to lubricate their eyes, so you may find a few runaway tears now and then....

Caring for senior dogs can feel like a daunting task at times. As your dog ages, they require a little more love and care. After years of exciting adventures, long walks and tons of snuggle sessions, it can be hard to accept that your spritely pup is now a senior dog. Caring for your furry...

Searching for the best apartment dogs? You're in the right place! When you live in an apartment complex it’s important that you keep in mind certain variables of your lifestyle when choosing a dog breed. Having enough space available and the general access to outdoors are two factors to consider when choosing your new best...

Birthday parties? Fun. Dogs? Amazing. Dog birthday party = THE BEST. 🎉 Your dog’s birthday is a cause worth celebrating. We don’t just mean extra belly rubs -- we mean a real dog birthday party! (although extra belly rubs never hurt.) Throwing your dog a birthday party is a great way to gather your best...

Learning how to introduce a dog to a baby can be extremely stressful. In this article, you're going to learn how to make those introductions and dog-to-newborn interactions safe and successful! But before that... Congratulations! Your family is getting a little bigger. With everything on your "before the baby" to-do list, dog moms and dads...

In our private Facebook community, we asked, "what is the worst dog training advice you've ever heard?". And let me tell you... some of the answers were unbelievable! (Some were terribly frustrating to hear as well.) We heard some advice that ranged from inhumane to just plain weird and just about everything in between. Unfortunately,...