Resources

Before Adopting a Dog

Read this first: PupQuest
Read this second: Dog Advisory Council
Read this third: Before and After you get a Puppy
Download our Pre Puppy Pack (.zip file): Click here!
If you're considering two puppies: Littermate Syndrome

Adopting a dog:

Project Jessie
Speaking of Dogs
Toronto Animal Services
Toronto Humane Society

All About Puppies

Developmental Phases
Socialization
Socialization and Vaccinations
Vaccination Protocol
How often should you vaccinate? Trust and play
Potty Training ~ coming soon ~
Cleaning & Odor Removal
Crate / Confinement Training ~ coming soon ~
Nail Trimming
Biting / Nipping
Separation Training ~ coming soon ~
The dangers of dog collars
Tracheal Collapse in Small Dogs

Oh, Adolescence...

This is a must-read!
Bullying behaviours
Spay & Neuter Information
Spaying your female dog
Neutering your male dog
Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete
Chewing / Teething ~ coming soon ~

Senior Dogs

Grooming

The Furminator
Huggies Baby Wipes

Problem Behaviours

Mounting / Humping
Jumping Up ~ coming soon ~
Barking ~ coming soon ~
Exercise and Sleep
Separation Anxiety / Isolation Distress
Reactivity / Aggression ~ coming soon ~
Leash Pulling ~ coming soon ~
Coprophagia (stool eating)
Fearful Behaviour
Shy Dog Socialization
Car Rides ~ coming soon ~
Thunderstorm phobias
Resource Guarding ~ coming soon ~

Training & Behaviour

How to choose a trainer
Calming Signals
Dominance
Punishment
The history of "Alpha"
Touch Associated Clicker Training (TACT)

Common Behaviours

Drop-It
Social Interactions as Rewards

Training Tools

Gentle Leader (headcollar)
Softouch Concepts (no-pull harness)
Thundershirt (anxiety wrap)
Through a Dog's Ear (calming music)
Calming Cap (anxiety-reducing cap)
Morrco (custom muzzles)

Diet & Nutrition

Nutritional Consults and Plans
The Dog Food Project
KONG stuffing recipes
Dog Food Advisor (Recalls)

Treats

Rollover
Zuke's
PureBites
How to stuff a Kong

Toys

Kong
Deer Antlers
West Paw Design
Nina Ottosson
StarMark Pet Products
Homemade Flirt-Pole

Bite Prevention

Dogs & Babies / Kids

Pawsitive Resources - Strengthening the bond between children and pets
Living with Kids and Dogs
Family Paws Parent Education

Pet Apparel & Accessories

The Hydrant Collars
RC Pets & Canine Equipment
My Outward Hound
PawZ Dog Boots

Veterinary Care

Merck Veterinary Manual
Veterinary Emergency Clinic - VEC
Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist
Vaccinations and Titers
Vaccination Protocol
Comfortable dog cone alternatives

GTA Vets

Dr.Eaglesome
Dr.Paul McCutcheon
Dr.Usher
Dr.Au
Dr.Benson
Dr.Dilworth
Dr.Teeger & Dr.Cormier