We provide the following resources for our fosters, adopters, and (in most cases) the general public. It is our hope that the information below will help promote responsible ownership and better relationships between human and canine family members.
DCDR Foster/Adopter Handbook
Designed to give our fosters and adopters information on our policies, as well as a solid primer for success with our rescue dogs. Password protected (request password on the Foster/Adopter Forum on Facebook or from [email protected]).
Introducing a New Dog to a Resident Dog
Although there are a number of resources offering advice on how to bring a new dog into the home, this is the one we like the best. Requires Adobe Reader.
DCDR Foster/Adopter Handbook
Designed to give our fosters and adopters information on our policies, as well as a solid primer for success with our rescue dogs. Password protected (request password on the Foster/Adopter Forum on Facebook or from [email protected]).
Introducing a New Dog to a Resident Dog
Although there are a number of resources offering advice on how to bring a new dog into the home, this is the one we like the best. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Kids and Dogs
How Kids Should and Should Not Interact With Dogs (from Dr. Sophia Yin)
Bite Prevention Tips from Doggonesafe.com
Living With Kids and Dogs (website with a wealth of resources on safe management of households with children and dogs)
Training/Behavior Issues
(Note: DCDR endorses positive reinforcement training methods only.)
Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Dog Behavior Issues (from Dr. Sophia Yin)
KikoPup YouTube Channel
Positively Victoria Stilwell
Local Trainers
Pawsabilities Unlimited Dog Training (Trainer: Leslie Marlin): contact [email protected]
Shelburne Pet Center (Trainer: Ashley Shelburne)
Almost Home Boarding and Training
Kentucky Humane Society
Miscellaneous
Kentucky Humane Society Free Pet Help Line: (502) 509-4PET (4738) - The KHS Pet Help Line provides free advice for whatever animal issues you are experiencing. Whether you need help managing your cat's or dog's behavior or need a referral for pet friendly housing or shelters, pet food banks, low cost vet clinics or KHS assistance programs. More information
How Kids Should and Should Not Interact With Dogs (from Dr. Sophia Yin)
Bite Prevention Tips from Doggonesafe.com
Living With Kids and Dogs (website with a wealth of resources on safe management of households with children and dogs)
Training/Behavior Issues
(Note: DCDR endorses positive reinforcement training methods only.)
Karen Pryor Clicker Training
Dog Behavior Issues (from Dr. Sophia Yin)
KikoPup YouTube Channel
Positively Victoria Stilwell
Local Trainers
Pawsabilities Unlimited Dog Training (Trainer: Leslie Marlin): contact [email protected]
Shelburne Pet Center (Trainer: Ashley Shelburne)
Almost Home Boarding and Training
Kentucky Humane Society
Miscellaneous
Kentucky Humane Society Free Pet Help Line: (502) 509-4PET (4738) - The KHS Pet Help Line provides free advice for whatever animal issues you are experiencing. Whether you need help managing your cat's or dog's behavior or need a referral for pet friendly housing or shelters, pet food banks, low cost vet clinics or KHS assistance programs. More information
