dog behavior

Girl with her family's foster care dog, a white Labrador Retriever mix

Dog Foster Care Manual

Best Friends' dog foster care manual has information on preparing for, bringing home and caring for a foster dog to prepare him or her for a forever home....Read More

new puppy sitting in a home on soft bedding

What to Expect With a New Puppy

You’re thinking about taking the plunge and adopting a wriggly bundle of joy, otherwise known as a new puppy....Read More

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Well-Behaved Dog: Training, Play, Socialization

If you want a well-trained, well-socialized, well-behaved dog, you must interact consistently and practice skills to build a foundation of trust and a healthy relationship....Read More

Woman using positive reinforcement to train a shelter dog

Training Shelter Dogs

Tara’s Run is a facility for training shelter dogs at Best Friends that contains real-life equipment to help dogs become familiar with structures they’ll encounter in a hom...Read More

a dog in public being walked on leash on a sidewalk

Tips for Taking a Dog in Public

Our dogs are members of the family, so most of us enjoy taking them out in public — whether it’s for a ...Read More

The Best Dog Toys to Keep Dogs Busy

When dogs don’t have opportunities to play, they can get bored or frustrated and begin to exhibit problem behaviors, such as ...Read More

Dog who has a tendency to guard his resources is learning self-control by sitting.

Teaching ‘Sit’ to Stop Guarding: Dog Training Plan

Why this cue is useful for your dog to know: Guarding resources (food, toys, locations, etc.) is a common and natural behavior in many dogs....Read More

Woman teaching her canine friend dog commands

Teaching Your Dog Basic Cues

Teaching your dog to respond to basic cues such as “sit” and “down” is easy, fun and gives fast results....Read More

Dog guarding a toy from being taken by a woman

Teaching Trades: Dog Training Plan

Why this is useful for your dog to know: Guarding resources (food, toys, locations, etc.) is a common and natural behavior in many dogs....Read More

Teaching Name Recognition: Dog Training Plan

Why this cue is useful for your dog to know: Teaching a dog to pay attention (i.e., give you eye contact) when you say his name can be convenient and very ...Read More

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