Information for New Puppy Owners

If you are planning to add a new puppy to your household or if one has recently joined your family, you want to start off on the right paw. Sometimes, however it can be difficult to sift through the wide variety of books, websites and resources available to puppy owners.

This page contains books, webinars, websites and articles for new puppy owners and we only refer to resources by professional dog trainers and behaviorist who are at the forefront of dog training and behaviour!

eBooks

Clicking on a book cover will take you to the book’s page on Dogwise.com

Books

Clicking on a book cover will take you to the book’s page on Dogwise.com

eLearning

*FREE* House and Crate Training – APDT Webinar

*FREE* Socializing Your Puppy Right – APDT Webinar

*FREE* How to Choose a Great Doggie Daycare or Boarding Facility – APDT Webinar

Websites

Retailers/Products

• Softouch Concepts Front-Connection™ Harnesses
• Kong: Durable Dog and Cat Toys & Treats
• Nylabone: High Quality Dog Chews, Edible Dog Treats, & Dog Toys
• Dogwise Books

Behavior and Training Advice

• Suzanne Clothier – Relationship Centered Training
• Sophia Yin DVM, MS – Articles on Puppy Training and Socialisation
• Patricia McConnell, Phd. – Articles on dog training, behavior and health

Magazines

• The Whole Dog Journal: Nutrition, training and grooming advice (Contains both paid and free articles)

Articles & Position Statements

• Why Are Puppy Classes Important? by Emily Fisher, CPDT-KA
• Just let the puppies go – “they’ll figure it out”? an article about selecting an appropriate puppy class by Annette Young, Ma, CPDT-KA

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB)

• Position Statement on Puppy Socialization

• Position Statement on the Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals

• Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals

• How to Choose a Trainer

Miscellaneous Resources

• Puppy Socialization Checklist by Dr. Sophia Yin
• Visual Body Condition Chart to help you determine the appropriate weight for your dog
• Dr. Dodds’ 2012 Canine Vaccination Protocol A minimal vaccine protocol developed by a leader in the fields of vaccines, nutrition and thyroid issues in dogs and cats.

Canine Professionals that we know and trust in Brandon, Manitoba

Training & Behaviour

• Renee Will, CPDT-KA at Two Brown Dogs Canine Consulting

Veterinary Clinics

• Brandon Animal Clinic
• Wheat City Veterinary Clinic

Grooming

• Katharine MacKinnon at Brandon Grooming Centre (204) 727-1246
• Stephanie Inkster at Sola Dog Salon & Kennels

Boarding

• Sola Dog Salon & Kennels