DISCLAIMERS
The information in this handbook is intended to assist new fosters and adopters with basic information and resources on canine health, behavior, and training techniques. This handbook is not intended as a comprehensive or complete guide to dog medical care or training. No guarantee is made that information given in this handbook will rectify or solve any specific issue.
No portion of this handbook is a substitute for professional veterinary care or consultation. If your dog is showing signs of illness, injury or trauma, please seek appropriate medical care. If your foster dog needs medical care, please contact Derby City Dog Rescue (DCDR) immediately. More information on DCDR contacts, approved veterinarians, and procedures for medical emergencies, as well as non-emergency veterinary care, is given in Section 2 of this handbook.
No portion of this book is a substitute for consultation or classes with a professional canine behaviorist or trainer. Please note there are multiple
theories of dogs’ behavior, dogs’ cognitive abilities, and appropriate and effective training methods. (Note: DCDR endorses and recommends positive, force-free training methods only.) There may be portions of this handbook that can be debated in regards to those theories and methods, and DCDR encourages adopters and fosters to seek further information and resources. This handbook serves only as a "primer" to deal with certain basic puppy and dog problem behaviors. DCDR encourages all adopters to take a "basic manners" course (or "puppy class") with their new dog. DCDR will provide a list of recommended trainers and facilities on request.
If your foster dog has any problem behaviors or needs professional training, contact DCDR. DCDR will make appropriate arrangements for
consultations and/or training classes with a trainer that uses DCDR-approved methods. Please do not take your DCDR foster dog to any behaviorist or trainer without first consulting with DCDR.
This handbook is intended for use by Derby City Dog Rescue approved fosters and adopters and is not for sale or distribution to the general public. Copyrighted materials from outside sources used for educational purposes only and with appropriate copyright/credit information. Special thanks to Fairleigh Pet Center for the use of content.
The information in this handbook is intended to assist new fosters and adopters with basic information and resources on canine health, behavior, and training techniques. This handbook is not intended as a comprehensive or complete guide to dog medical care or training. No guarantee is made that information given in this handbook will rectify or solve any specific issue.
No portion of this handbook is a substitute for professional veterinary care or consultation. If your dog is showing signs of illness, injury or trauma, please seek appropriate medical care. If your foster dog needs medical care, please contact Derby City Dog Rescue (DCDR) immediately. More information on DCDR contacts, approved veterinarians, and procedures for medical emergencies, as well as non-emergency veterinary care, is given in Section 2 of this handbook.
No portion of this book is a substitute for consultation or classes with a professional canine behaviorist or trainer. Please note there are multiple
theories of dogs’ behavior, dogs’ cognitive abilities, and appropriate and effective training methods. (Note: DCDR endorses and recommends positive, force-free training methods only.) There may be portions of this handbook that can be debated in regards to those theories and methods, and DCDR encourages adopters and fosters to seek further information and resources. This handbook serves only as a "primer" to deal with certain basic puppy and dog problem behaviors. DCDR encourages all adopters to take a "basic manners" course (or "puppy class") with their new dog. DCDR will provide a list of recommended trainers and facilities on request.
If your foster dog has any problem behaviors or needs professional training, contact DCDR. DCDR will make appropriate arrangements for
consultations and/or training classes with a trainer that uses DCDR-approved methods. Please do not take your DCDR foster dog to any behaviorist or trainer without first consulting with DCDR.
This handbook is intended for use by Derby City Dog Rescue approved fosters and adopters and is not for sale or distribution to the general public. Copyrighted materials from outside sources used for educational purposes only and with appropriate copyright/credit information. Special thanks to Fairleigh Pet Center for the use of content.
Download the Complete Handbook Using the Link Below (PDF Format: Requires Adobe Reader to Open)
| DCDR Foster/Adopter Handbook (COMPLETE) |
Download Specific Sections Using the Links Below (PDF Format: Requires Adobe Reader to Open)
| Section 1: Introduction |
| Section 2: Emergency and Poison Information |
| Section 3: Heartworm |
| Section 4: Other Parasites |
| Section 5: Disease Information and Prevention |
| Section 6: Puppies 101 |
| Section 7: Behavior and Training |
