We want to make sure that you and your new dog get off to a great start!

We’ve put together this collection of resources to help ensure a smooth transition. Have a question about something not listed here? Let us know!

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Adoption 101

• Information for New Adopters
• Arrival Information
• Where am I and Who are these People?
• Changing the Name of Your Dog

Health

• Controling Dander
• Giardia (via The Pet Center)
• Heartworm Disease (via AnimalShelther.org)
• Intestinal Worms (via The Cape Cod Pet Network)
• How to clip your dog’s nails (via Planet Pets)
• Kennel Cough (via PetEducation.com)
• Shelter Care Insurance (via ShelterCare)

Behavior

• How to Punish Without Violence
• Dog Training Tips (via Perfect Manners Dog Training)
• Crate Tricks
• Hints for Separation Anxiety
• What to do when your dogs aren’t getting along
• Housetraining 101 (via For Paws Corgi Rescue)
• Puppy Socialization (via Partnership for Animal Welfare)
• Don’t Let the Dog Dash Out! (via Diamonds in the Ruff)
• Mouthing and Nipping Behaviors
• Lost Dog Prevention (via Lost Dog Search)
• Introducing Dogs * (via Best Friends Animal Society)

Other

• Insurance for Dog Owners

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