Toronto Humane Society

What Kind of Dog Is Best for My Lifestyle

Bringing Home an Adult Dog

Bringing Home a Puppy

How Much Time Will My New Dog Need

Making Sure the Whole Family is Onboard

Approximate Annual Cost to Care for Your Dog

Dogs and Kids

Preparing Your Home for Your New Dog

Dymystifying Dog Behaviour

Are Our Dogs Trying to Dominate Us?

How Dogs Learn

What Dictates Behaviour?

House Soiling

Barking

Resource Guarding

Unruly Behaviour – Jumping Up and Mouthing

Chewing or Destructive Behaviour

Poor Leash Manners

Leash Reactivity

Fearful Dogs and Flight Risk Dogs

Should You Scold/Punish Your Dog?

Resolving Problem Behaviour

Health, Wellness and Enrichment for Dogs

What Is Husbandry?

Brambell’s Five Freedoms

The Five Domains

Health and Wellness Checklist

My Dog’s Nutritional Needs

Should I Give My Dog Treats?

Human Food That Is Safe For My Dog

Human Food That Is Unsafe For My Dog

More Human Food That Is Safe For My Dog

Exercise and Enrichment

Neighbourhood Walks and Hikes

Dog Parks

Fetching Games

Dog Training Classes

The Importance of Rest

Veterinary Care

Regular Vet Check Ups

Vaccinations

Flea, Tick and Heartworm Prevention

Heartworm

Ticks and Lyme Disease

Fleas

Emergency Care

Common Pet Emergencies

ID Tags, Microchips and Licenses

Pet Insurance

Grooming

Should I Hire a Dog Walker?

Boarding Facilities

Bringing Your New Dog Home

What to Expect in the First Month

Setting Up Your Home

How and When to Use a Crate and the Basics of Crate Training

House Training

Puppy Proofing Your Home

Introduction to Resident Pets

Supervised Interactions

Interacting With Your New Dog

Creating a Bond with Your Dog

A Brief Overview of Dog Body Language

Tail Wagging

Recognizing Signs of Stress

Reading Dog Body Language in Real Life