downloadable resources for dog parents
Are you a rescue, shelter or pet business who would like to have some hard copies on hand to share with new (or experienced!) pet parents? Drop us a line and we will make it happen!
Dog Daycare Evaluation Guide
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This Guide Includes:
28 questions to evaluate potential dog daycares*
across four important categories:
Dog Safety
Communication & Transparency
Your Dog's Daycare Experience
Staff, Training & Certifications
*these questions can also be valuable to ask any potential pet sitter, boarding facility, or anyone who will be taking care of your dog while you are not present.
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“Much like dog training, dog daycare is an unregulated industry,” says Mandy Eakins, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, owner and trainer at Manners Matter Dog Training and Daycare in Nicholasville, Kentucky. “Anyone can open a daycare. Just because someone really likes dogs, and has had dogs, does not make them qualified to oversee groups of dogs.”
Our hope is that this guide will help dog parents across Austin make informed decisions about the care of their four-legged family members. Roland was our first dog and it was so overwhelming trying to figure out what was best for him. We compiled this questionnaire from a variety of sources as a "jump start" guide for you.
This is not intended to be a checklist, nor is this intended to dissuade you from enrolling your pups in a dog daycare. Daycares can play an important role for dog families everywhere, so we believe it is important to hold them to a higher standard.
Guide to Finding and Selecting a Dog Trainer
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This Guide Includes:
An overview of the most popular training focus areas
What does Humane Training and Positive Reinforcement look like in practice?
What are Red Flags to watch out for when it comes to Humane or Effective Trainers?
A breakdown of what certifications mean in the world of Dog Training
An overview of Well-Respected Certifications for Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
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Finding the best dog trainer can be stressful because there are so many options out there–how do you know who’s actually a good trainer?! Our hope is that this guide will help dog parents across Austin make informed decisions about the care of their four-legged family members. Roland was our first dog and it was so overwhelming trying to figure out what was best for him.
There are fantastic dog professionals out there who understand modern behavior science and use best practices to help you and your dog, but there are also some unsafe, ineffective, and unprofessional methods out there.
This should act as a tool to equip you with the questions and knowledge to think through the factors that are most important to you and your family so you can make a more informed decision for your silly goose.
made in partnership with Every Dog Austin, a 501c3 Non-Profit organization