If you can't find the information you need below, please email us or call our Behavior Help Line at (503) 416-2983 with your behavior concerns or questions.

 

See a list of our current dog training classes.   Puppies, reactive rovers, problem pooches and more!

 

Dogs and Children

• Dogs and Children:Taking Precautions
• American Humane Association's free, highly-informative booklet for households with pets and babies:

Click for Pet Meets Baby booklet.

 

Potty Training

• Crate Training Your Dog (PDF - 76 K)
• Dealing with Submissive and Excitement Urination (PDF - 65 K)
• House Training Puppies (PDF - 71 K)
• Reducing Urine-Marking Behavior (PDF - 73 K)
• Removing Pet Stains and Odors (PDF - 73 K)
• Get your dog a new crate >>

 

Dog Health

• Find a Vet >>
• Why Spay or Neuter? >>
• ASPCA: A Poison Safe Home >>
• Dangers of Chocolate >>

 

Dog Training

• Positive Reinforcement - Training Your Dog (PDF - 69 K)
• How to Use a Head Halter (PDF - 69 K)
• Buy a head halter for your dog >>
• Prevent Dog Bites >>

 

Common Puppy Behaviors and Solutions

• Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior - Nipping and Rough Play (PDF - 67 K)
• Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior - Chewing (PDF - 69 K)
• Crate Training Your Dog (PDF - 76 K)
• Understanding Your Puppy’s Behavior and Development (PDF - 66K)
  

 

Common Dog Behaviors and Solutions

Moving

• Moving to a New Home with Your Dog

 

Escaping

• Canine Escape Artist (PDF - 75 K)

 

Chewing, digging, barking

• Solving Barking Problems (PDF - 70 K)
• Destructive Chewing (PDF - 75 K)
• Try a fun new dog toy >>
• Crate Training Your Dog (PDF - 76 K)
• How to Stop Your Dog from Digging (PDF - 71 K)

 

Fear

• Calming the Fearful Dog (PDF - 70 K)
• Helping Your Dog Overcome Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises (PDF - 68 K)
• Home-Alone Issues in Dogs (PDF - 71 K)