Resource Library
HSHA offers numerous resources for pet owners and their pets. Each is designed to address a specific topic of interest to pet owners. The following resources are for informational purposes only and are not intended as veterinary, behavioral, or legal counsel.
Dog Resources
Adoption
- Importance of Socializing Puppies (.pdf)
- Bringing Home A New Dog (.pdf)
Training / Behavior / Enrichment
- How To Help Dogs Learn to Love Wearing a Muzzle (MuzzleProject.org)
- Crate Training 101 (.pdf)
- Training Techniques for High Energy Dogs (.pdf)
- Central PA Dog Trainers (.pdf)
- Enrichment for Dogs (.pdf from Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center)
- Dog Training (series of You Tube videos from user Kikopup)
- 4-H Guide to Dog Training and Dog Tricks by Tammie Rogers (book)*
- American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training by the American Kennel Club (book)*
- Dog-Friendly Dog Training by Andrea Arden (book)*
- Good Dog 101: Easy Lessons to Train Your Dog the Happy, Healthy Way by Cristine Dahl (book)*
Behavior
- The Importance of a Well-Socialized Dog (.pdf)
- Problem Dog Behaviors (.pdf)
- The Fearful Dog (.pdf)
- Dog Nerds: Find Solutions to Dog Behavior Issues (DogNerds.Thinkific.com)
- Click to Calm: Healing the Aggressive Dog by Emma Parsons (book)*
- Dog Perfect: The User-Friendly Guide to a Well-Behaved Dog (book)
- Don’t Dump the Dog: Outrageous Stories and Simple Solutions to Your Worst Dog Behavior Problems by Melinda Roth (book)*
- When Pigs Fly!: Training Success with Impossible Dogs by Jane Killion (book)*
- Don’t Leave Me! Step-by-Step Help for Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety by Nicole Wilde (book)*
- I’ll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety by Patricia B. McConnell (book)*
- Decoding Your Dog: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (book)*
Health
- Signs of Dehydration in Your Dog (.pdf)
- Food Rehabilitation Program (.pdf)
- Pet Nutritional Information (PetNutritionAlliance.org)
- More Pet Nutritional Information (VetNutrition.Tufts.Edu)
Safety
- How to Keep Your Dog Safe In and Around Your Swimming Pool (Blue Haven Pools & Spa)
- The Escape Artist (.pdf)
- Staying Safe with Kids & Dogs (.pdf)
Other
- What to do if your dog escapes (.pdf)
- Words of Wisdom from Our Dogs (.pdf)
- How to Speak Dog: Mastering the Art of Dog-Human Communication by Stanley Coren (book)*
Cat Resources
- Cat Carrier Training Pts 1 2 3 (video)
- Cat Carriers: Friends, Not Foes (video)
- Litter Box Care (.pdf)
- Litter Box Tips & House Soiling (.pdf)
- Declawing: Things to Consider Before You Declaw Your Cat (.pdf)
- Destructive Scratching (.pdf)
- Introducing Your New Cat to Other Pets (.pdf)
- Tips on Introducing Your Cat to Their New Home (.pdf)
- Cat Enrichment: Homemade Puzzles (FoodPuzzlesforCats.com)
- Decoding Your Cat: the Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (book)*
General Pet Resources
- Removing Pet Odors and Stains (outside link)
- Dog and Cat Vaccine Options (.pdf)
- Caring for Your Small Pet (.pdf)
- Dog and Cat Grooming (.pdf)
- Parasites (.pdf)
- Pet Health & Pool Safety – Reduce Exposure to Pool Chemicals (Blue Haven Pools & Spas)
- Cold Weather Pet Tips (.pdf)
- First Aid for Your Pet (.pdf)
- Pet Safety During Fireworks (.pdf)
- What a Pet is Not (.pdf)
- The Importance of Microchipping (.pdf)
- Thanksgiving Tips (.pdf)
- Other Things to Consider During the Holidays (.pdf)
- Bringing Home A New Baby & Your Pet (.pdf)
- What to do When Your Pet Goes Missing (.pdf)
- Therapeutic Benefits of Pets (.pdf)
- Pet Safety Guide (Expertise.com)
Pittie Corner: Pit Bull Resources
- Understanding the Pit Bull (.pdf)
- Pit Bull Myths (.pdf)
- Adopting a Pit Bull (.pdf)
- Bully Breeds (.pdf)