Tip ‘o the Quarter – Dog:Dog Introductions

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Have you ever wondered the best way to introduce your dog to another? Have you ever thought about adding another dog to your family? Exploring new places with your canine friend can be a great way to exercise and bond.  Safety is important too.  To make this activity most enjoyable and to teach your dog to become a good citizen,  we’d like to suggest some great resources for helping your dog meet others along the walking trail…..

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/11_1/features/Proper-Dog-Introductions-and-Canine-Socializing_15996-1.html

https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/training/introducing-new-dog-resident-dog

http://bestfriends.org/resources/dogs/introducing-dogs-each-other

Some Good Reads Are:

1)Brenda Aloff’s books on Canine Body Language and Canine Aggression:

Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention & Behaviour Modification

Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide : Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog

2) Patricia McConnell’s classic:

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

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