Education & Resources
How can we help?
We’re committed to helping rescues, adopters, and fosters succeed. Many of the resources below were developed in partnership with Good Dog Training in Spokane, WA, and are available free of charge.
Behavioral issues are one of the leading causes of pet abandonment and euthanasia, yet many challenges can be prevented or resolved with proper training and handling. Our goal is to provide the tools and support needed to create successful, lasting placements for pets in need.
If you’re experiencing behavioral challenges with a pet or rescue and need assistance beyond what’s provided here, please reach out—we can connect you with professionals who can help. We’re also continually updating our resources, so let us know what you’d like to see added!
- Handout – Socialization Techniques
- Handout – Reading Body Language – Signs of Fear
- Handout – Reading Tail Language
- Handout – Reading Facial Expressions
- Handout – The Adolescent
- Handout – Developmental Stages
- Handout – What is Anxiety?
- Handout – Recognize Dog Park Language
- Handout – Recognize when you should prompt your dog
- Handout – Early Signs of Resource Guarding
- Handout – House Training Resources
- Handout – Sample House Training Schedule
- Handout – Benefits of Handfeeding Strategies
- Handout – Understanding Basic Nutrition Information
- Handout – Kongs – The Toy That Keeps on Giving – How to Use Them
- Handout – Exercise – Benefits & Tips
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