Welcoming Your Adopted Animal

Congratulations on adopting!

Thank you for providing a home to an animal in need. As you acclimate your new furry friend to your home and family, here are some tips and guides to help you find your footing on your new adventure.

Training Tips

• Bringing Home a New Dog | Trayendo a Casa un Nuevo Perro
• Housetraining | Entrenamiento en Casa

Socialization

• Cozy Confinement | Confinamiento Comodo
• Crate Training (and don’t forget about the Kong treat!) | Entrenamiento en Jaula (¡y no olvide la golosina Kong!)
• Separation Anxiety | Ansiedad por Separacion
• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Cat | Introduccion de Perro a Gato
• Introducing Your New Dog to Other Dog(s) | Introduccion de Perro a Perro
• Dog Park Info and Misconceptions | Parques para Perros – Informacion, Alternativas  y Malentendidos
• Enrichment Activity Videos and Enrichment Ideas PDF | 

Feeding

• Feeding Guide 

Veterinary Care

• Preparing for a Happy, Healthy Pet | Preparacion para una Mascota Feliz y Saludable
• Vets in AWLA’s Well Pet Exam Program | Veterinarios en el Programa de Examen de Bienestar Gratuito

Other Information

• Your Dog’s Microchip | Informacion de Microchip para su Perro
• Pet Licensing | Licencia de su Mascota
• Amazon Pet Gift List

Helpful Training Cartoons

• How to Greet a Dog
• The Learn-to-Earn Program
• Four Categories of Operant Conditioning
• Body Language of Fear in Dogs