UPDATE US!
If you have recently adopted from SLS and are a first time pet owner- or if you just gained an SLS dog as a new member of your happy pack, we would love an update! We are always curious about how our dogs are doing in their new homes or what each puppy looks like now.
If you would like to keep us in the loop and show off your dog, we encourage you to fill out the Pupdate form and send us a picture! Your dog could be featured in our newsletter!
In an effort to help all of our adopters be successful with their new dogs, SLS has pulled together a number of resources to help with the transition and training of new dogs as well as the interactions between current dogs and family members. Adding a new family member to your home is an exciting time for everyone involved and often a new learning experience. If you have questions or issues with your new dog or puppy, check out the links below for tips and advice.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please feel free to reach out to us at slsinfo@spotslaststop.org and we will do our best to help.
Bringing Home a New Dog
These articles and videos are a great resource if you have just applied to adopt a dog or are bringing one home soon.
Basic Training Tips
These are great basic skills every dog or puppy needs to learn! A great compliment to puppy or obedience classes.
Dog to Dog Introductions
Adopting a new playmate for your current pup? Start things off on the right foot by introducing the pups the correct way!
Dogs and the Family
Articles on how to make your dog truly a member of the family. Tips on Dogs and kids/babies.
Dog to Cat Introductions
Do you have both Canine and Feline friends? Awesome info on helping your new dog and cat be best friends (or at least learn not to fight like cats and dogs!)
Common Training Questions
Are you stumped by a training issue? Maybe house training troubles, or puppy nipping or seperation anxiety? While we always recommend working with a certified dog trainer, here are some resources to read in the meantime.
Puppy Mouthing with Vicoria Stillwell (video)
How to Handle Puppy Nipping with Compassion – Infographic
How to Calm an Overexcited Puppy
Helping the Shy or Fearful Dog
How to Help your Rescue Dog Feel Safe on Walks
Housetraining Troubleshooting Part I
Housetraining Troubleshooting Part II
Managing a Leash Reactive Dog
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Dog Separation Anxiety: Dealing with it and What you Need to Know
YouTube Dog Trainers we recommend: Zak George, Kikopup, Simpawtico
