Dog Adopter Resources

This handout will help new adopters prepare to bring their new dog home. It provides our best advice for the first few days home (hint: don't throw a "Welcome Home" party!) It cover strategies and information that will set you and your new pet up for a lifetime of success! (click above to download)

Below are some other Buddy Dog approved resources that can help you with common questions and behaviors dogs and their owners may need to work on!

https://positively.com/dog-behavior/nuisance-behaviors/potty-problems/adult-dog-housetraining/

Dog & Dog Introductions

https://bestfriends.org/resources/introducing-dogs-each-other
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/11_1/features/Proper-Dog-Introductions-and-Canine-Socializing_15996-1.html
If your dog gets too excited or worked up meeting other dogs, your dog may be reactive. Click on "Resources for Other Behaviors" (below) to find resources for dealing with reactivity.

Dog & Cat Introductions

https://www.americanhumane.org/fact-sheet/introducing-dogs-to-cats/

Resources For Other Behaviors

Some dogs and owners need to work on behaviors are a little more complex than house training. Clicking the button above will take you to a page with additional resources to help you and your dog with things like excessive barking, leash reactivity, and separation anxiety.

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Dog Adopter Resources