Adoption Handbook – Puppy
Thinking of adopting a puppy? Read the SF SPCA adoption handbook to learn more. Learn how to meet the needs of your new four-legged friend to ensure everyone’s safety, health […]
Food and Resource Guarding
What Is Resource Guarding Behavior? Resource guarding behavior is a demonstration of possessiveness around any thing or place the dog considers valuable and is afraid to lose: toys, food, bones, […]
Front Door Quiet
Benefit The idea behind this exercise is to allow your dog to bark when there is someone at the door, but for them to be quiet when told. Keep in […]
Stay Command
Benefit of teaching your dog “stay” Stay is one of the most useful commands you can teach your dog. You can use it to keep your dog from overwhelming visitors […]
Separating Fighting Dogs
Just like people, dogs need time to build relationships with new siblings—or with the new dog next door. The key to relationship-building is to keep the early stages as quarrel-free […]
Go to Your Bed
Benefit Teaching your dog to go to their bed (or crate) is relatively easy and very useful. Not only can you direct your dog to go lie down in situations […]
Head Halters and Harnesses
Why using an anti-pull device like a head halter or front-buckle harness is a great idea: To prevent your dog from pulling on leash in a humane and natural way […]
House-Training Adult Dog
Even the smartest, best-trained dog can have accidents, especially when getting used to a new home. It is important to give your dog the benefit of the doubt and treat […]
Heel Command
Benefit The definition of heel is for your dog to be at your left side, walking parallel to you with no more than six inches between you. The right side […]
Head Halter Exercises
Benefit Teaching your dog to love their head halter makes your walks much more enjoyable for you and your dog. It’s well worth a little work at the outset to […]
House-Soiling
What Is House-Soiling House-soiling is the term we use when a dog pees or poops indoors. House-soiling falls into these categories: Lack of house training, Urine marking, Submissive urination, Excitement […]
Hiring a Dog Trainer
Ten Questions to Ask Your Dog Training Professional – Before You Hire Them! 1. What dog training equipment do you use when training a dog or do you recommend I […]