Congratulations on your newest family member! Bringing home a new dog is an exciting time. To help your new best friend transition from life in the shelter to living in your home, it’s a good idea to come up with a game plan.

Every dog is an individual and their new families are unique, but all dogs will benefit from basic training, proper management, Pet Meds and caring attention. The following resources will help you to set your new dog up for a lifetime of success in your home.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES
We recommend starting with Bad Rap’s A New Dog in the House: From Shelter Dog to Beloved Family Member

Download and print our Dog Training E-Book for a collection of basic manners handouts we use here at AFF. Learn how to teach your dog the basics, such as their new name, sit, stay, down, off, and more.

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Dog Star Daily
Sirius Dog Training
Patricia McConnell
Clicker Training
Family Paws Parent Education

RECOMMENDED READING
Quick and Easy Crate Training by Teoti Anderson
Before and After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks by Ian Dunbar
How to be the Leader of the Pack by Patricia McConnell
Don’t Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor
Ruff Love by Susan Garrett
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Sophia Yin
Parenting with Pets by Christine Hamer and Margaret Hevel
Kids & Dogs by Ruth Weston & Dr. Catriona Ross

LEARN MORE
Find helpful articles and videos on topics such as: Leash Reactivity, Chewing, Multi-Dog Management, and much more in: Dog Owner Resources