Helpful Articles and Links

We have written many helpful and informative articles and have listed several helpful links.  Please click on the links below for the articles or websites in which you are interested:

Newsletter Library:

Spring 2012 newsletter

End of Year 2011 newsletter

Summer of 2011 newsletter

Spring of 2011 newsletter

Winter of 2010 newsletter

Fall of 2009 newsletter


Training Articles:

Selecting a Behavior Consultant

Crate Training

An in-depth Look at Choice Training

The Use of Punishment in Dog Training

The Come Command - How to Ruin it & How to Fix it!

Obedience Training - Private Training or Group Classes

Housebreaking or Housetraining your Puppy


Dog & Cat Behavior Articles:

The Use of Dominance in Dog Training - a Three Part Article

5 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet

Integrating a New Dog With an Existing Dog

Introducing a New Cat Into a Household With an Existing Cat

Paws, Claws, and Jaws - Dealing with Your Kitten's Rough Play

Children and Pets

Incorporating Children Into the Care of Pets

Emotions in Pets

Indoor or Outdoor Cats

The Nighttime Walker's Club


Helpful Links:

Lost or Found Pets

List of Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations

Delta Society Pet Partners Therapy Animal Certification

Code of Ethics for Certified Trainers


Resources for Animal Shelters:

Guide to the Physical Characteristics of Cats

Dog Breed & Behavior Manual for Evaluators & Adoption Counselors

Core Behavior Assessment^TM Sample Manual