Free Training Manuals
Whether you already have the dog or are considering adopting one, we offer a lot of FREE INFORMATION to help you with your dog. Here are some links to our free training manuals.
Did you just adopt, or are planning to adopt a new dog? Here you'll find a wealth of information that will be invaluable to you and your new dog.
Common Mistakes to Avoid with a New Dog
Most mistakes happen in the first few weeks of having the dog. Don’t make these common mistakes.
Some basic issues that people have with their dogs are addressed here.
There are many benefits to crate-training your dog. If you are not sure why or how, here we give a step-by-step guide.
We all know that puppies need house-breaking, but it is very common for adult dogs entering a new home to need a refresher course. Whether you adopted a puppy or older dog, here is a guide to ensuring your house remains a pee-free zone.
Introducing Dogs To Each Other
This handout describes how to manage dog-to-dog meetings when introducing two dogs.
Here are our tips for a household that includes dogs and cats.
If your home includes both dogs and kids, you don't want either to get hurt. Read this handout to set your family up for harmony & success.
Muzzles are a great tool for many situations. Find out how to use a muzzle with your dog here.
This supplement to Crate Training explains how you can help your dog overcome their separation anxiety, mild or severe.
Considering fostering a dog? Read this handout on what to expect and how it all works.
Are you fostering a dog? Here are our top 10 tips for how to get dogs adopted successfully.
This handout explains how to best approach socializing your dog, so that dogs hanging out with other dogs is fun and safe.
We all like to help shy dogs, but don't always know how. This handout explains what best to do, or what to consider before adopting a shy dog.
Pitbulls / Bully Breeds In Short
There are a lot of misunderstandings about the so-called "bully breeds'; Pitbull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers. This handout provides a brief overview, and links to more info.
Watch our videos working with our rescue dogs learning basic commands. The dogs are all beginners, so you will see what it may look like when you get started with your own dog