Dog Adoption Support Resources

Successful Introductions

Download the Dog Adoption Resource Document (PDF)

• To the home - CCAS Dog Welcome Home Guide
• To the resident dog
  • Watch: https://youtu.be/Pf478IuDcF8
  • Watch: https://youtu.be/xKkAz5G5SZg
  • Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoN1dwALe6U
• To cats
  • Read: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/factsheets-downloads/cats%20and%20dogs%20factsheet.pdf
  • Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENv3RqHH2nc
• To children
  • Visit: https://www.familypaws.com
  • Visit: https://livingwithkidsanddogs.com/
  • Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGOEYkfVwE
  • Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoDzU5kUthA

Basics

• Potty Training
  • Read: https://www.clickertraining.com/node/3892
  • Watch https://youtu.be/7vOXWCewEYM
• Confinement
  • Setting up a safe space: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/how-to-set-up-a-safe-space-for-your-dog
  • Crate training: https://www.clickertraining.com/node/58
  • Separation stress: https://malenademartini.com/resources/

Additional Resources Libraries

• https://www.4pawsuniversity.com/blog
• https://www.growlsnarlsnap.com
• https://dogsinneedofspace.com
• https://muzzleupproject.com
• https://www.humanedogtrainingadvocates.com/resources
• https://www.thefamilydog.com
• https://www.familypaws.com
• https://www.ddfl.org/resource-library/

Books to check out, if that's more your style

• “Mine!” by Jean Donaldson
• “Chill Out Fido” by Nan Arthur
• “The Power of Positive Dog Training” by Pat Miller