Resources for New Dog and Puppy Owners
Adding a new furry friend to your home is an exciting time — and it can be rather overwhelming. There's food and supplies to buy, vet check-ups to schedule, training class to sign up for ... and more! Don't worry, we've got your back.
We want to make this transition period easier for both you and your pup, and provide you with important (and oftentimes life-saving) information. We've rounded up a few resources below to help get you started.
- Puppy Potty Log (Download)
- Potty Training Your Puppy When You Live in an Apartment
- Pee Pad Training: Is It a Good Idea?
- Potty Training Problems for Puppies and How to Prevent Accidents
- Cleaning Up Puppy Pee and Poo Accidents
- 4 Easy Steps to Teach Your Dog to Go Potty on Cue
- What Your Dog's Poo Can Tell You About Their Health
- Everything You Need to Know About Crate Training Your Dog
- Choosing the Best Dog Crate for Your Dog and Your Life
- What to Put (and Not Put) in Your Dog's Crate
- How to Help Your New Puppy Sleep Through the Night
- How to Set Up a Safe Space for Your Dog
- Why It's Important to Teach Your Dog to be Home Alone
- Top Training and Behavior Books, YouTube Channels, and Other Resources
- Choosing the Right Puppy Training Class
- An Introduction to Clicker Training
- Keep Your Dog Safe — 6 Important Behavior Skills
- Alert Barking: The Dog Equivalent to "Get Off My Lawn!"
- How Many Treats Can You Give Your Dog During Training
- How to Use Dog Training Treats the Right Way
- Dog Training Aversives: What Are They and Why Should You Avoid Them
- How to Stop Your Dog from Door Dashing
- How to Teach Your Dog the Emergency Recall
- How to Teach Your Dog Drop It
- How to Teach Your Dog Leave It
- How to Speak Your Dog's Language
- Interactive Socialization Checklist: 100 Things in 100 Days
- Videos and Sounds for Desensitizing and Socializing Your Dog
- When to Start Socializing Your Puppy
- How to Socialize Your New Puppy & Why It's Important
- How to Help a Dog That's Missed Early Socialization
- What You Should Know Before Taking Your Puppy to the Dog Park
- Press Pause: How to Manage Dog Play
- 10 Point Checklist for Puppy Proofing Your Home
- Puppy Shots — What Vaccines Your New Pup Needs (and When)
- The "Cone of Shame": How to Help Your Dog Feel Comfortable Wearing an Elizabethan Collar
- Public Dog Water Bowls: Think Before They Drink
- How Can I Tell If My Dog Is In Pain?
- How to Make a First-Aid Kit for Dogs
- Bloat in Dogs: What It Is, Symptoms, and Treatment
- Fleas! Prevention and Treatment
- Mosquitos: Why Your Dog Needs Heartworm Protection
- Pet Suffocation: Preventing Heartbreak
- Dogs & Gorilla Glue — A Pet Owner's Harrowing Experience
- Xylitol: The "Sugar-Free" Sweetener Your Dog Needs You to Know About
- What Kind of Peanut Butter is Safe for Dogs?
