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Resources for the New Dog or Puppy Adopter
(Información sobre perros en Español)
Below are articles from our Dog Adoption Packet (provided to each new adopter) that will help you ensure that you and your canine friend have a long and happy life together. You can download the entire Dog Adoption Packet, read the articles below online, or select the option to download specific Acrobat PDF files.
Dog Adoption Packet in English (122K)
(You will need Acrobat Reader, which is a free download, to view PDF files.)
The Basics for the New Dog Owner
What you'll need for your new canine friend (pdf)
The First 24 Hours (pdf)
Confinement Training (pdf)
Tether Training
The Tiedown
Housebreaking (pdf)
Basic Training for your New Dog (pdf)
Becoming a Positive Pack Leader (pdf)
What to buy?
Leashes, Collars, Crates and More (pdf)
Food and Food Bowls (pdf)
Training your new dog:
Working with Puppies (pdf)
Understanding the Adolescent Dog (pdf)
Understanding the Small Dog (pdf)
Preventing Boredom (pdf)
Preventing Possession (pdf)
Preventing Leash Reactivity (pdf)
Separation Anxiety (pdf)
Understanding Canine Body Language (pdf)
When to Call a Trainer (pdf)
Managing Your New Dog with Other Pets
Meeting Other Dogs (pdf)
Dogs and Other Pets (pdf)
Multiple Dog Households (pdf)
About Dog Parks (pdf)
Alameda County Dog Parks (Available as .pdf only) (pdf)
Responsible Pet Ownership
Parents' Responsibility to Children and Dogs (pdf)
Teaching Children to Handle Dogs (pdf)
Traveling With Your Dog
Moving With Your Dog (pdf)
Canine Healthcare
Why Spay & Neuter?
Vaccinations and Checklists (Vaccine Checklist as pdf)
Household Hazards
Older Dogs (pdf)
Dog Arthritis
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