Dog Resources

General Resources

• Crate training your dog or puppy
• Socializing your dog
• Brain games for dogs (reduce boredom and redirect energy)
• Etiquette for dog owners
• Housetraining: a survival guide
• Potty-pad training your dog
• Dog grooming tips
• Dog and bike safety
• Loose leash training
• Two puppies — don’t do it!
• Managing mouthing in dogs

Dog Parks and Play

• How to introduce dogs
• Understanding dog tolerance
• Safe group play
• Before you go to the dog park

Behavior Problems

• Aggression in dogs
• Behaviorist’s Favorite Resources
• Separation anxiety in dogs
• Destructive behavior in dogs
• Digging and burying behavior
• Why is my dog barking?
• Submissive and excitement urination
• Unusual eating habits
• Leash aggression
• Thunderstorm and noise phobia

Dogs and Cats

• How to introduce a dog and cat
• Preparing your pet for a new baby
• Unusual eating habits
• Summer celebration safety tips
• Halloween safety tips
• Holiday safety tips

Training

• How to Select a Dog Trainer
• Crate Training
• SFSPCA Behavior Library
• Psychology Today Decoding Your Pet

Better Veterinary Visits

• Low Stress Handling
• Fear Free Happy Homes

Dog Bite Prevention 

• AVMA – Dog Bite Prevention
• Doggone Safe

Helpful Links

• Family Paws Parent Education