Dog Care Tips

DOG TRAINING: The number of animals brought in to shelters because of behavioral problems is high. For this reason the APS provides socialization and training of animals before they are even adopted.  Jane Marshall, dog trainer, oversees the temperament testing program.

Every adopter also receives a free DVD produced by the HSUS and Animal Planet to introduce adopters to the proper care of their adopted pet.

We encourage our adopters to have their new puppies or dogs trained. For this reason we are thrilled to have the services of dog trainer Sharon Ashe who offers FREE training classes to adopters! (Others may attend as well for a suggested donation of $10).  Please click here for more information about this great opportunity!

New and potential adopters can click here for information about other training classes in our area.

Useful Dog Care Information:

Adopting a Shy Dog
Barking Problems
Calming Fearful Dogs
Coping With Allergies
Crate Training Your Dog
Dog Toys
House Training Puppies
Introducing A New Dog
Nothing In Life Is Free
Positive Reinforcement Dog
Puppy Behavior Chewing
Puppy Behavior Nipping
Reducing Urine Marking
Separation Anxiety
Submissive Urination

Click here for information about the Durham Dog Parks