Recommended Puppy Resources
Online Classes, Courses, and Seminars
MadCap University
With Open Arms and a Level Head: How to Bring a Puppy Into Your Life
This is a fantastic course for puppy families! It was filmed by the creator of Puppy Culture and is a great guide for families on how to help their puppies adjust to their new life- covering topics like creating a routine, impulse-control, house-training, and crate training. While it it was filmed during COVID and contains some COVID-specific socialization recommendations, the advice is still relevant.
Leading Edge Dog Show Academy
Grooming and Health with Trupanion
Introduction to Puppy Grooming with GoodDog
These courses are free seminars covering how to make grooming a pleasant experience for your puppy. Topics covered include: nail trimming, ear cleaning, checking teeth, brushing, bathing drying, and how to keep your dog mat-free.
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Pet Dog Training Video Presentations
Collection of courses for pet owners covering topics like building puppy confidence, socializing, house training, cooperative care, crate training, and loose leash walking.
Pure Dog Talk Episodes
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555: Dr. Gayle Watkins LIVE: Socializing Puppies Properly
“Watkins observes that socialization is building social relationships with humans and dogs. And the current method of socialization causes more harm than good. Puppy development should be manners, mental resilience, civility and trust, she posits.”
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532: Breeder, Buyer, Vet
“Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, best-selling author, dog breeder and practicing veterinarian, is back with host Laura Reeves to talk about the delicate and critical communication protocols, best practices and successful strategies for Breeders, Puppy Buyers and the Buyers’ Veterinarian.”
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328: Poopy Happens: Puppy Diarrhea Causes and Treatments
“Puppy diarrhea can be serious and dangerous due to dehydration risks, says Dr. Marty Greer, DVM. While “poopy happens” is a pretty common issue in a litter of puppies, some causes are more serious than others.”
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226: Jane Killion Shares the Evolution of Puppy Culture
“One of my most frequently requested interview subjects, Jane Killion, author and breeder, joins me today to talk about how Puppy Culture got started and why even experienced breeders should check it out.”
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20: Bomb Proof Your Puppy - Dr. Gayle Watkins
“How to socialize and prepare your puppy during the critical sensitive period up to 16 weeks of age. Understand the difference between Startle and Fear, what age they occur, how to train Following, and create great temperaments for life.”
Books
Puppy problems? No problem! Brenda Aloff
The Other End of the Leash. Patricia McConnell
Your Dog's Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect From Your Vet. Dr. Nancy Kay
Get Connected with Your Dog: Emphasizing the Relationship While Training Your Dog. Brenda Aloff
Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog: A Photographic Guide: Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog. Brenda Aloff
Grooming Tools
Tuffer Than Tangles Slicker Brush with Long, Soft Pins
Andis 7-1/2-Inch Steel Comb
Millers Forge Steel Pet Nail Clipper 743C
Miracle Care Ear Powder Step 1
Miracle Care R-7 Ear Cleaner
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