Section 4: Daily care

 

Feeding

All foster dogs should be fed a diet of dry kibble dog food, unless otherwise specified by a LAPP Dog Rescue director or foster coordinator. Dog food will be supplied by Love And Puppy Paws Dog Rescue. Rachael Ray Nutrish is usually provided for adults and Purina Pro Plan is usually provided for puppies, however, brands/formulas may vary based on what has been donated. Adult foster dogs should be fed a minimum of twice a day, unless specified otherwise by vet and/or LAPP Dog Rescue directors/foster coordinators. The amount of dog food will be based on the age and weight of your foster dog, but we would rather them have leftovers in their bowl than be hungry for more. Free feeding is also an option as long as the dog has a secluded area for their dog food, separated and not accessible to other pets in the home. 

 

Dog treats and bones are allowed, but no rawhides please. Giving treats helps build a trust and bond with your foster dog, while being a great tool for training and rewards. Most dogs like to chew on things, so stuffed shin bones, rawhide free chews, Nylabones, and bully sticks are good tools to help your foster dog’s urge to chew and also helps keep them busy. Only give dog treats and chews to your foster dog when they are confined to their own area away from other pets in the home since some dogs don’t like to share and can become possessive/protective of their chew if another dog tries to take it from them. 

 

Daily Routine

When you first take your foster dog home, be cautious not to overwhelm them with too many new experiences at once. Sometimes too much stimulation can cause a dog to behave unexpectedly towards other people and animals, so avoid doing introductions immediately. During the first 1-2 weeks, prioritize establishing a routine and building trust with your foster dog. Regularly scheduled feedings, potty breaks, and exercise time are the main routines you’ll want to focus on first. Dogs feel more comfortable when they have a routine they can follow, so be consistent and make each interaction during the routine a positive one. 

 

You should be observing your foster dog’s energy level, appetite, and mood/behavior on a daily basis. If you notice they are not eating well, are having tummy issues (diarrhea/loose stools, gassy), or seems lethargic/lower energy from one day to the next, notify a LAPP Dog director or foster coordinator immediately. You can also record your observations to help you notice if there are any possible medical concerns and take pictures/videos as often as you can. We promise - we don’t mind if you send us poop pictures, and these are extremely helpful for determining what medical issue may be affecting your foster dog. 
 

House training 

Some dogs may already come fully house trained when you first get them as a foster dog, but many times, there may be an adjustment period. Since most of the dogs we take into the rescue have either been in an animal control facility/shelter or lived on the streets, they often didn’t have frequent/scheduled potty breaks and would relieve themselves whenever they needed to go. Dogs, especially adult dogs, have a better chance of being adopted if they are house trained, so it is important to try to help your foster dog master this skill. Puppies are more likely to not be fully house trained before they are adopted, and that’s okay, but starting the process for their adopters makes a huge difference and is always appreciated by their future family. 

 

Take your foster dog outside to go potty multiple times per day. Start out going outside every 2-4 hours when you are home until a routine is established and you learn their potty habits. This is also going to remind your foster dog where the door to go outside is so they can learn to alert you by either standing by the back door or whining at the back door to notify you that they need to go out to potty. Once they have a set potty schedule, you can adjust their potty breaks with larger time gaps. Puppies will need to have more frequent potty breaks and may need potty pads indoors for accidents. Remember, keep your foster dog contained in a kennel or playpen when you are not available to supervise them indoors to help cut down on surprise poop piles in your home. 

 

If your foster dog has an accident inside, do not discipline or punish them as it will make your foster dog fear or distrust you. Instead, don’t make a big deal out of it, clean up the mess and make a note that you may need to take them outside more frequently. A good rule of thumb is take them out when they first wake up in the morning and after naps, and about 1 hour after they eat/drink. 

 

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Kennel Training

Kennel training should be positive in order to be effective. A kennel should be considered a safe place for your foster dog to have their own area to decompress and relax in, and also helps you limit their access to the entire house until you know they can be trusted to roam freely while you are home. A kennel should never be used for punishment and you should never leave your foster dog in a kennel for an extended period of time. 

 

By utilizing a kennel, you can help set your foster dog up for success and they should associate the kennel with positive things. You can start by putting treats, chews, and toys in the kennel to encourage them to go inside. If your foster dog is hesitant to go inside, do not physically force them to go in. Instead you can take a high value treat or some canned dog food and entice the dog to go in little by little. They will start associating going inside, even if it's just two paws in, with a positive reward. You can toss a few treats in close to the entrance, then a few more a couple steps further inside, and more further back until you reach the back of the kennel. Do not slam the kennel door shut, but instead praise them with the door open and allow them to come back out if they want to. Repeat this until the dog no longer hesitates to walk inside, then you can softly close the kennel door and give them treats to associate the door being closed with a positive reward. You can also try feeding your foster dog in the kennel with the door open. Start with making the meal extra special by mixing in canned dog food or soaking their kibble in bone broth to encourage them to go inside on their own to eat it. 

 

Kennel training a timid, fearful dog can take time, so be patient and encouraging. Some foster dogs may not want to be left alone in a kennel in a room by themselves, so you can keep their kennel in the living room or bedroom if that works for both you and the dog. Once they are comfortable in a kennel, you will see that they will be happy to enter on their own and will easily settle down to sleep. 

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Grooming

A clean, well groomed dog will not only feel better, but they will look better to potential adopters. Bathe and brush your foster dog as needed. Dogs with longer fur or coats that tend to mat easily, brushing will need to be done more frequently than a short, smooth-coated breed. If they will allow you to trim their nails and you are comfortable doing so, you can. Please be careful when trimming dog’s nails or cutting/shaving their fur. You do not want to cause your foster dog pain nor associate grooming with negative experiences. If your foster dog needs to see a professional groomer, contact a LAPP Dog director or foster coordinator so we can schedule an appointment.

 

Mental stimulation and exercise

Depending on your foster dog’s age and energy level, they should get a minimum of two 30-minute play sessions or walks per day. Figure out which type of toys your foster dog likes and use those for play sessions outside. Remember to discourage the dog from playing with your hands to help prevent mouthing behaviors. You can redirect with a toys or chew instead, and this will help teach them to grab an approved object when they are excited instead of trying to grab your hand with their mouth. 

 

On cold/rainy days where outside exercise cannot be done, indoor mental stimulation activities can be done instead. There are lick mats, food dispensing toys, hide and seek toys, and more. Even simple objects you can find around your home can be used to create engaging, exciting activities to keep your foster dog busy and entertained. 

 

Reinforce calm behavior indoors by engaging in low key activities, such as relaxation protocols, training and enrichment games, and interactive toys. Spend downtime just relaxing in the same space as your foster dog, watching tv/reading a book, or cuddling. When your foster dog is relaxing and independently engaging with enrichment items/toys in their comfort area, reinforce that behavior by praising them and giving a treat as a reward. 

 

Helpful links:

• https://dogscouts.org/base/tonto-site/uploads/2015/03/7002_Protocol_for_Relaxation.pdf

• https://tailswewin.dog/blog/from-trash-to-treasure-diy-dog-toys-for-boredom-busting-fun/ 

• https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-it-yourself-cognitive-dog-toys-for-home/

• https://www.justfoodfordogs.com/blog/dog-enrichment-ideas.html

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Safety Requirements

Foster dogs must live indoors, not outside. Do not ever leave your foster dog outside unattended/unsupervised, even if you have a fenced yard, to prevent your foster dog from trying to escape or having negative interactions with other people/pets in the home/next door. Your foster dog is only allowed to be unleashed outside when they are in an enclosed backyard that is completely fenced in. 

 

When you are walking or hiking with your foster dog, please keep them leashed at all times. Your foster dog is not allowed to go to off-leash dog parks or public dog parks as you do not know how your foster dog will react nor can you trust how other dogs will react either. This is for the safety of not only your foster dog, but yourself, other dogs, and other dog owners. Other dogs may not be vaccinated appropriately and may be carrying diseases that could spread to your foster dog, too. It is best that your foster dog does not meet any unknown dogs so they do not get sick or injured.

 

Your foster dog cannot ride in the bed of an open pickup truck nor can a kennel be placed in the bed of an open pickup truck for safety reasons. When you are transporting your foster dog, they must be kept inside the vehicle, preferably in a kennel or connected to a dog seatbelt. 

 

Section 5: Adoption process - Foster’s role

The adoption process is set up to involve the foster with helping the dog find the perfect family for them. A LAPP Dog director or foster coordinator will notify you when it is time to post your foster dog for adoption. We utilize PetFinder to post our dogs as available for adoption. 

 

You will need to:

• Fill out a bio form for each foster dog (only one dog per form): 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dcGy7--tmQy54ViakiwR69-G916lPF62yj0TdfRhSLY/viewform?pli=1&edit_requested=true

• Send 10-15 pictures of your foster dog to a LAPP Dog Rescue director or foster coordinator

• Be available for a scheduled phone call with a potential adopter that has been pre-approved by a LAPP Dog Rescue director

• Provide your opinion on whether the potential adopter seems like a perfect match for your foster dog

 

Fosters are not responsible for reviewing applications, doing vet/reference checks, or explaining the adoption/transport process for the potential adopters. 

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Adoption process FAQ:

 

When will my foster dog be ready for adoption? 

When your foster dog has been medically cleared, meaning they are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested (negative), and do not have any medical concerns, such as kennel cough or diarrhea. 

 

Do I have to take my dog to adoption events in person?

Absolutely not. We do not adopt out our LAPP Dogs in Texas, so there are no local adoption events that you will have to attend with your foster dog.

 

How do I know my foster dog is going to a good home?

As you get to know your foster dog and learn what environment they do best in, we will make sure to communicate that on their adoption profile and also will only consider applicants who do fit that criteria when looking for a potential adopter for your foster dog. We try to be as accurate and transparent when we are writing a dog’s bio when posting them for adoption. We rely on the foster to provide very detailed information on the bio form so that we know all of their quirks, loves/hates, behaviors, energy level, personality, and everything else that a potential adopter would also need to know. 

 

Anyone that is interested in adopting your foster dog will go through a lengthy application and review process, plus an interview with one of our LAPP Dog directors and then another interview with the foster. We do not choose adopters on a first come, first serve basis. Our ultimate goal is to match the right dog with the right family so that we can ensure the dog is going to have a forever home so we thoroughly review each and every application that comes in to find the right match for your foster dog. 

 

What if a friend or family member wants to adopt my foster dog?

We do not adopt out our LAPP Dogs in Texas, so we urge you to encourage them to look at shelters and animal control facilities in the area to find a new furry companion. We know great dogs are sitting in shelters waiting on a new home because our dogs come from those same shelters, so we always refer locals who want to adopt one of our dogs to check out a shelter in person and spend some time with the dogs to see if they can find their perfect match there instead. 

 

Will it be hard to say goodbye to my foster dog?

Goodbyes are always hard and that is probably the hardest part about fostering, but by saying goodbye to your foster dog, you can now open your home and heart to another dog that is sitting in a kill shelter waiting to be saved. You play a very crucial role in saving a dog’s life when you foster and we always need more committed, reliable foster homes for our LAPP Dogs. By saying goodbye to your current foster dog, you can foster another dog in need and continue helping us save more lives. 

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Will I need to send anything home with my foster dog when they go to transport?

No, unless you want to send a toy or blanket that you know they love. We do require that the foster dog wears their martingale collar that we provided, but everything else, we will pack for them. We will prepare a transport bag for your foster dog that includes a toy, treats, meal toppers, comfort blanket, slip lead, and medical records. The transporters have limited space in their vans, so if you would like to send a care package, you can mail it directly to the adopter if they are comfortable with sharing their home address with you. 

 

Will I be able to stay in touch with my foster dog’s new adopter?

Yes, and we encourage you to build a relationship with them starting from the interview with them until they head home. You can communicate with them via text, share pictures/videos, and ask for updates anytime you please. Most adopters are happy to share updates on their adopted dogs and they know how important each foster dog is to their fosters, so they are eager to show you how loved and spoiled they are once they make it to their forever home. We also have a Facebook group that is private and just for our adopters/fosters to stay in touch. Many adopters frequently post updates and pictures of their adopted dogs so we all get to see how the dogs are living their best lives ever when they make it home.

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Section 6: Medical and emergency protocols

When you pick up your foster dog, a LAPP Dog director will meet you and your new foster dog so that we can begin their vetting process. Vaccinations, microchip, dewormer, and flea/tick/heartworm prevention are the standard starting medical items that will be provided initially. During this time, your foster pup will be looked over to ensure they do not have any concerning skin issues that need to be treated and have no other health concerns that need to be addressed by a veterinarian promptly. Each dog over 6 months old will need to have a spay/neuter scheduled (if they are not already altered) and a heartworm test. 

 

If the dog is heartworm positive, then there will be a 4 month long treatment process that we will discuss in more detail to provide you with a timeline. The heartworm treatment process is as follows:

• Month 1: begin 30 day dosage of Doxycycline and Prednisone

• Month 2: no pre-treatment meds

• Month 3: first heartworm injection administered, Prednisone to follow, dog will be on strict kennel rest while the medication is starting to kill off the heartworms. 

• Month 4: second and third injection given over 2 days, Prednisone to follow, dog will be on strict kennel rest for 3-4 weeks following last injection

 

Kennel rest for heartworm treatments should be taken seriously and the dog should not run, jump, play with other pets, or do any activities that will cause their heart to pump harder. As the heartworms are dying inside the heart, the harder the heart pumps, the more risk of a dead heartworm getting pushed into the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism (life threatening blood clot). 

 

Your foster dog will have a decreased appetite following the heartworm injections the first few days, so canned food will be provided to encourage them to eat. Boiled chicken and steamed white rice can also be mixed into the canned food to ensure your foster dog is getting enough food in their bellies if the injections cause a decrease in their appetite. We know this sounds scary, but heartworm treatments are necessary for heartworm positive dogs. We will walk you through this step-by-step and provide support throughout the process. 

 

Veterinary Care

Love And Puppy Paws Dog Rescue provides and pays for all medical care for the foster dogs under the rescue. We have multiple approved veterinary clinics in each city and will make the appointments for your foster dog. All veterinary care must be authorized and approved by a LAPP Dog Rescue director as we are ultimately responsible for each LAPP Dog’s well being. If your foster dog needs to see a veterinarian, please notify a LAPP Dog Rescue director and/or foster coordinator so that we can schedule an appointment with one of our approved veterinary partners. For non-emergency situations, it may take a few days to get an appointment scheduled. We will assess each situation that arises to determine if emergency vet care at an emergency clinic is needed, and if a foster dog needs urgent medical care, we will provide you with the specific emergency vet clinic that you will need to take the dog to after we call to verify which clinic can see the foster dog the quickest.

 

Remember, foster parents will be responsible for payment of any medical care if the foster dog is taken to a veterinarian without authorization and approval. 

 

Signs of illness and what to do next

Dogs generally do a good job of masking when they don’t feel well, so determining whether your foster dog is sick may require diligent observation of their daily activity, energy level, and appetite level. If they begin showing any concerning symptoms, notify a LAPP Dog Rescue director and/or foster coordinator immediately:

• Eyes: yellow or green discharge, swelling around the eyes, or third eyelid showing

• Coughing and nasal discharge: 

  • Coughing is frequent and sounds phlegmy , this could be a sign of kennel cough. Record a video on your phone and send to a LAPP Dog Rescue director via text.

  • If nasal discharge is clear, that is a sign of a viral infection and medication may not be needed

  • If nasal discharge is colored (bright green/yellow), this is a sign of bacterial infection or something more serious, so we will schedule a vet appointment immediately.

• Labored breathing or wheezing: If your foster dog seems to be struggling to breathe or starts wheezing, call a LAPP Dog Rescue director immediately and prepare to take the dog to an emergency clinic. A LAPP Dog Director will inform you of which emergency clinic to go to.

• Loss of appetite: If the dog hasn’t eaten in 24 hours after arriving to your home OR if the dog was eating and stops for 12-24 hours, notify a LAPP Dog Rescue director so we can assess and determine if the dog needs emergency care or if an appointment can be scheduled the following day at an approved veterinary clinic. 

• Lethargy: Your foster dog’s activity level will vary depending on age and personality. If your foster dog seems less active than normal, but is still getting spurts of energy and playing, notify a LAPP Dog Rescue director so we can come by and observe to determine if the foster dog needs to have a vet appointment scheduled. If your foster dog cannot be roused, seems weak, or is unable to stand, it’s an emergency and you need to call a LAPP Dog Rescue director immediately via phone call. 

• Dehydration: Dehydration is normally associated with diarrhea, vomiting, and/or loss of appetite. To test for dehydration, lift the dog’s top lip up and press on the gums. If gums are white or turn white, and do not return to a pink color within a few seconds, the dog is dehydrated. A second test for dehydration is gently pinching the dog’s skin around the scruff area on the back of their neck above their shoulder blades. If the scruff stays taut / standing up, the dog is dehydrated. Call a LAPP Dog Rescue director immediately. You can supplement liquids while waiting for the LAPP Dog Director to determine if the dog needs emergency vet care or sub-q fluids to be administered. To supplement liquids by mixing room temperature or lukewarm water mixed with honey, then using a syringe (no needle) squirt the water at the back of their gums behind their molars.

• Vomiting: Sometimes dogs will eat too quickly and immediately throw up their food, or drink too much too quickly and spit up water. Occasional vomiting is not a cause for concern, but if your foster dog has thrown up two or more times in one day, call a LAPP Dog Rescue director so we can advise of quarantine protocols and schedule a vet appointment. 

• Pain or strain while urinating: If your foster dog has not urinated in more than 24 hours, is straining to urinate with little/no results, or crying out when urinating, call a LAPP Dog Rescue director immediately. 

• Diarrhea: It is important to monitor your foster dog’s poop habits daily to see if there are any changes in consistency, if there are intestinal worms present, or if there are changes in color. 

  • Soft stool (think soft serve ice cream) is normal for the first 2-3 days after bringing a new foster dog home due to stress and/or change of diet. 

  • If your foster dog has liquid stool, take a picture and text it to a LAPP Dog Rescue director. Depending on the color and consistency of the stool, quarantine protocols may need to be followed until a vet appointment can be scheduled. 

  • If your foster dog has bloody and/or mucous diarrhea, take a picture and text it to a LAPP Dog Rescue director. This may require an emergency vet visit depending on the consistency of the poop. 

  • If intestinal worms are present and your foster dog just received a dewormer within 1-3 days, there is no cause for concern. Your foster dog will receive multiple rounds of dewormer to ensure all intestinal parasites are cleared out over a 2-4 week period.

• Ears:

  • Frequent ear scratching: Your foster dog may have a bacterial or yeast infection if they scratch their ears and/or share their head frequently. A LAPP Dog Rescue director will provide ear flush and/or medicated ear drops until a vet appointment can be scheduled. 

  • Swollen, irritated ears: If your foster dog has irritated, red, swollen red/pink ears that smell like yeast, they may have an ear infection called otitis. Medicated ear drops will be provided by a LAPP Dog Rescue director or veterinarian. The dog will need to have their ears cleaned more frequently to ensure the infection does not reoccur. Dog breeds that commonly have this issue are floppy eared dogs like labradors, basset hounds, etc. 

• Hair loss: If your foster dog has any hair loss, clumpy patches or thinning fur can indicate ringworm, dermatitis, mange, or staph infection. Take pictures and send to a LAPP Dog Rescue director via text so we can determine if treatment can be done at home (for cases like ringworm), or if a vet appointment for a skin scrape is needed for other skin issues.

 

Common ailments for shelter dogs

Dogs that were in animal control may have been exposed to kennel cough, coccidia, giardia, or intestinal parasites that can be easily treated. Dogs can also be exposed to more serious illnesses such as parvovirus and distemper in shelter environments as well.  Each of these will be treated and quarantine protocols are necessary to prevent the spread to your personal pets. If your foster dog is displaying one or more of these symptoms, contact a LAPP Dog Rescue director immediately:

 

Kennel cough symptoms:

• Dry hacking cough with phlegm discharge

• Discharge from eyes/nose

• Decrease in appetite

• Dehydration

• Lethargy
   

Giardia, coccidia, and intestinal parasites symptoms:

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea with pungent odor indicates coccidia/giardia

• Diarrhea with white specks, rice-like objects, or worms indicates intestinal worms

• Dehydration

 

Parvovirus symptoms:

• Bloody diarrhea that has a strong, sickly sweet, and metallic odor

• Vomiting, usually yellow or brown, but sometimes clear

• Loss of appetite

• Lethargy

• Abdominal pain and/or bloating

• Fever

• Rapid weight loss

If your foster dog shows these symptoms, it is important to quarantine them immediately and contact a LAPP Dog Rescue director. Signs of parvo usually appear 3-7 days after exposure so it is important to keep new foster dogs (especially unvaccinated puppies) separated from your resident dogs if your dogs are not fully vaccinated for at least 10 days after getting the foster dog from the shelter.

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Distemper symptoms: 

• Coughing

• Fever

• Discharge from eyes and nose: can be watery or pus-like discharge

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Lethargy

• Loss of appetite

• Weight loss

• Hyperkeratosis: hardening of nose/footpads

• Disorientation

• Tremors

• Twitches

• Encephalitis and seizures

The first signs of distemper are watery/pus-like discharge from eyes, followed by fever, loss of appetite, and clear nasal discharge. If your foster dog shows these symptoms, it is important to quarantine them immediately and contact a LAPP Dog Rescue director. 

 

If you need assistance vaccinating your personal dogs to protect them against parvo, distemper, and kennel cough, please notify a LAPP Dog Rescue director and/or foster coordinator. 

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Medical Emergencies 

A good rule of thumb is if you would call 911 for a human, then you should consider the same situation/symptoms as an emergency for a dog. Symptoms that warrant a phone call to a LAPP Dog Rescue director to request emergency vet care:

• Not breathing, labored breathing

• Symptoms of parvovirus 

• Signs of extreme dehydration

• Abnormal lethargy or unable to stand

• Unconscious/unable to wake up

• Cold to the touch

• Broken bones

• Any trauma: hit by a car, dropped, stepped on

• Large wound or profuse bleeding that doesn’t stop when pressure is applied

• Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours

 

If your foster dog is vomiting or has diarrhea, but is still active, eating/drinking, and playing, a LAPP Dog Rescue director will provide you with instructions for at-home treatment and/or schedule a vet appointment. 

 

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Section 7: Behavior support

One of your goals as a LAPP Dog foster parent is to help prepare your foster dog for living successfully in a home. To do this, it is important to help your foster dog develop good habits and skills through the use of positive reinforcement, which builds a bond of trust between you and your foster pet. You always want to reward desirable (good) behaviors and ignore unwanted behavior. 

 

You must not punish your foster dog for a behavior that you find undesirable because punishment is ineffective at eliminating the behavior. If your foster dog is doing something undesirable, distract them before the behavior occurs or redirect them as the behavior is occurring. Remember - everyone in the home must stick to the rules established for your foster dog so that training is consistent and more effective. 

 

Some foster dogs will have behavioral issues that will be discussed ahead of time if we are aware of them. Some may appear once the foster dog is in their foster home. Some behaviors include: separation anxiety, destruction of unapproved items, fear issues, aggression towards other animals. We will only place dogs with behavioral issues with a foster that feels comfortable working on these issues, and necessary information will be provided to ensure proper care and training can be given to the foster dog. 

 

If you feel that you are unable to manage a behavior that your foster dog is exhibiting, contact a LAPP Dog Rescue director and/or foster coordinator to discuss the issue. We will do our best to guide you and help in any way that we can. If the behavior is extreme enough to warrant the use of a trainer, we will provide one for you. Please understand that we have limited resources and limited space in foster homes, so we cannot always move a dog immediately and a trainer for basic training/minor behavioral issues cannot be provided. Our team has a plethora of knowledge and can provide at-home training resources for basic training and minor behavioral issues, and we are always happy to share those with you. 

 

Training resources:

• Counter conditioning and desensitization:
  https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2018/07/what-is-desensitization-and-counter.html
   

• Resource guarding:

  • With humans: https://academyfordogtrainers.com/vet-talk-resource-guarding-in-dogs/

  • With dogs:  https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/resource-guarding/how-to-manage-your-resource-guarding-dog/

 

• Separation anxiety:

  • https://malenademartini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Separation-Anxiety-Screening-Tool.pdf 

  • https://malenademartini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Understanding-Separation-Anxiety.pdf

  • https://malenademartini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/For-Fosters-Separation-Anxiety-Myths-Updated.pdf

  • https://malenademartini.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Creative-Ideas-for-Managing-Alone-Time.pdf
     

• Fence / Barrier reactivity:
  https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/leash-barrier-reactivity/fighting-through-the-fence/
   

• Prevent dog bites: 

  • https://www.dogpossibleaustin.com/blog/dog-bites-and-what-we-can-to-prevent-them 

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/decoding-your-pet/201412/dogs-dont-bite-out-of-the-blue

  • https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/5-steps-to-deal-with-dog-growling/
     

• Body language: 

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siy0eog48ys

  • https://eileenanddogs.com/dog-body-language/

  • https://foreverhoundstrust.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PHS_006_Recognising-body-language-of-fear-and-stress.pdf

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hsOlJwMwps