Resources
Welcome to our amazing resource hub for pet owners! From training tips to essential animal laws and bylaws, we are continuously expanding our list just for you. If there is something you would love to see that we have not covered yet, do not hesitate to reach out. We are excited to hear your suggestions and add them to our collection!
Training/Behavior Resources
Enrichment
Why is enrichment important for dogs? -Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
Canine Enrichment- meeting your dog's physical and mental needs - Every Dog Behavior and Training
DIY Cognitive Dog Toys For When You're Stuck At Home - American Kennel Club
Nose work Games for Dogs - K9 of Mine
The Importance of 'Scent Walks' for Dogs - Pet MD
Raising
Puppies
How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett's Backup Plan - Susan Garrett
How to Socialize Your Puppy BEFORE They're Fully Vaccinated - Every Dog Behavior and Training
Position Statement on Puppy Socialization - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Puppy Schedule: Daily Routine for New Puppies - American Kennel Club
How to Leash Train a Dog: A Step-by Step Guide - BeChewy
Puppy Socialization Checklist - Every Dog Behavior and Training
Behavior Concerns
Leash Reactivity In Dogs: A New Leash on Walks! - Sarah Bond
Reducing Leash Reactivity: The Engage-Disengage Game - Karen Pryor Academy
Making Home Alone Happen for Dogs with Separation Anxiety - Alexandra Dilley
SEPARATION ANXIETY- Beyond the Pandemic, Preventing/Fixing Separation Anxiety in Your Dog - Tracy Krulik
Is it really separation anxiety? Or could it be something else? - Dr. Moira Hechenleitner
How to Potty Train A Dog - Whole Dog Journal
Training a High-Energy Dog to Calm Down - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
Utilize Feeding Time as Training Time - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
Webinar Library - Calm Canine Academy
What is a veterinary behaviorist? - American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
The hand that feeds you: Working with resource guarding in shelter dogs - Trish McMillan Loehr
Basic
Skills /
Information
How to Teach Your Dog to Wait - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
DEBUNKING common dog training myths! - Amy Pike
Cooperative Care Webinar - Heather Clever
Cooperative Care Unleashed! - Linlin Cao
Muzzle Training Plan - The Muzzle Up! Project
General Muzzle Training Resources - The Muzzle Up! Project
Position on Dominance Theory - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Debunking the "Alpha Dog" Theory - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
A Beginner’s Guide to Dog Agility – 3 Lost Dogs
What Is Clicker Training? - Karen Pryor Academy
The Most Important Dog Training Advice I Ever Got - Dogminded
Teaching Your Dog To Greet People Without Jumping - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
How to Teach Your Dog to Greet Nicely – or Not Greet at All - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
Your Dog's Behavior: When to Manage, When to Train - Pat Miller and Whole Dog Journal
Look At That! Making the Trigger the Target - Karen Pryor Academy
General Dog Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
General Cat Care - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Veterinary Resources
Veterinary
Behaviour
General
Vet Care
Common Dog Diseases - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
When to take your pet to the vet - One Health Organization
Neutering Your Male Cat - Veterinary Partner
Declawing: The Painful Truth Poster - The Humane Society of the United States
The Truth About Declawing - Dr. Christianne Schelling
Feline Diseases - Cat Friendly Homes
Feline Health Topics - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
How to Pill a Cat - Helpful Vancouver Vet
How to Give Liquid Medication to a Cat - Helpful Vancouver Vet
How to give eye medication to a cat - Helpful Vancouver Vet
10 Ways to Care for Your Senior Cat - Cat Friendly Homes
Performing Wellness Testing Can Prolong Your Pet's Life - Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Pain Identification and Management in Pets - Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Vaccination and Your Cat - Canadian Veterinary Medical Association