The ultimate goal is to find a dog trainer who will be your partner in advocating for your dog and someone that you trust to guide you and your dog on your training journey.

You've just adopted a furry family member. Your camera roll is already an archive of pictures of them. You’re officially a pet parent! Now what?

Remember, dogs need time to adjust to change!

Group training classes are on hold for now, but there are still plenty of ways adopters can train their newly adopted dog and/or socialize their puppy

Thoughtful backup plans to have in place pre-adoption

Help your dog move, find, forage, smell, think, and problem solve

If you have had, or have fostered, a reactive dog, you know the struggle

The simplest way to show a new dog we love them is by giving them choices

3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months

Here are the steps we took to formally oppose the use of electronic fencing

It is up to us, as dog lovers, adopters, and advocates to help our fearful dogs feel safe

“We sometimes forget that dogs deserve the same respect that we give to each other."

We're impressed by relationships filled with highs, lows, listening, learning, laughter and love

Comforting your dog will not reinforce their fear

Learn if your dog is showing solicitation or submission