Name your adoption fee for all available animals at our Dallas Animal Care Center, Ellis County Animal Care Center, and in foster in November.
THE Myron K. Martin Clinic is open for spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. Make an appointment today.
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Volunteer and make every day special for the animals in our shelters. Give your time and heart based on your schedule and interests.
The SPCA of Texas has a wide variety of information to help you care for your pet, keep them safe and improve your lives together. Browse through our library of topics or use the search function to search for a specific resource or need.
Basics Reporting Animal Cruelty Benefits of Microchipping Spay / Neuter Benefits of Responsible Pet Ownership Lost & Found Help Vaccinations Guide for Visiting the Vet
Holiday Fun & Safety New Year’s Resolutions Fourth of July Safety Fall Holiday Pet Treats Halloween Safety Thanksgiving Safety Pets as Gifts Hannukah Safety Holiday Safety
Safety Fire Safety Emergency First Aid Kit Disaster Planning Animal Disaster Planning Guide Checklist Household Hazards Heatstroke in Pets Summer Safety Poisonous Foods
Travel When You Move Vacationing With Your Pet
Health Dry Bath Tips Dental Care
Getting Started Basic Obedience Training for Dogs Finding Your Pet The Right Trainer How to Get Your Dog to Behave Inside or Outside Dog? Socializing Your Dog Puppy Socialization and Development Leash Walking Equipment Fear Free Happy Homes – New Pet Library Reading Dog Body Language Recommended Reading for Dog Lovers
Basic Skills Crate Training Muzzle Training Leave It Drop It & Give Relax on a Mat Wait (Impulse Control) Teaching the Collar Grab Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Leash Desensitizing the Dog to the Leash Loose Leash Walking Handling How to Collect Video of your Pet Teaching A Dog to Target Your Hand Teaching An Eye Contact Cue
Housetraining Housetraining Your Adult Dog or Puppy Urine Marking – Dogs Cleaning Pet Stains and Odors Submissive and Excitement Urination
Games and Enrichment Find It Hide and Seek Retrieve Tug Treat Retreat for Pet Owners Brain Games – for fearful and reactive dogs Choosing the Right Dog Toys KONG Stuffing Recipes
Common Problems Destructive Chewing in Dogs / (ESPAÑOL) Running Away & Not Coming When Called Constant Barking Jumping on People Puppy Behavior – Nipping and Biting / (ESPAÑOL) Escape Artists Digging How Not to Greet a Dog
Children and Dogs Children and Dogs Together Helping Kids Avoid Dog Bites Pets and Your New Baby How Kids SHOULD Interact with Dogs How Kids SHOULD NOT Interact with Dogs How NOT to Greet a Dog The Road to a Dog Bite
Dogs and Other Dogs Dog to Dog Introductions Dog Parks Dog Reactivity Walking your Reactive Dog Canine Rivalry (Dog Aggression)
Stress and Anxiety Identifying Separation Anxiety Preventing Separation Anxiety Managing Separation Anxiety Canine Calming Signals How to Calm Your Anxious Dog Fear Free Homes – Fear & Anxiety Library Stress Signs in Dogs
Aggression Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs Managing Fear & Aggression With House Guests Understanding Dog to Dog Aggression Resource Guarding Aggression, ASPCA
Fear Fearful Dogs / (ESPAÑOL) Adopting a Former Puppy Mill Dog Caring for a Fearful Dog Fear of People Fear of Thunder and Loud Noises
Assistance Dogs Types of Assistance Dogs Selecting an Assistance Dog ADA Requirement for Service Animals Assistance Dogs International (service dogs) Pet Partners (therapy animals) Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals, ADA National Network
Getting Started 10 Fundamental Needs of Cats Bringing Home Your Newly Adopted Cat Cat Toys – Choosing and Using Them Cat Enrichment Helping Your Cat Love the Carrier Introducing Cats Introducing Cats and Dogs Setting Up Your Cat’s Litterbox / (ESPAÑOL) Cats and Scratching Before You Declaw Your Cat
Common Problems Reasons Your Cat Hates the Litterbox / (ESPAÑOL) Teaching Your Cat to Play Nicely Cat Aggression Towards People Aggression Between Cats The Vocal Cat The Fearful Cat Destructive Scratching
Pet Trainers & Behavior Specialists DFW Force Free Trainers Network Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Karen Pryor Academy Certified Professional Clicker Trainer Certified Professional Dog Trainers International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Pet Professional Guild
Behaviorists & Veterinary Behaviorists Animal Behavior Society, Applied Animal Behaviorists Diplomates of American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Fear Free Certified Pet Professionals Fear Free Pets Fear Free Happy Homes Fear Free Certified Pet Professionals Directory
Pet First Aid & CPR Classes Arden Moore AVMA First Aid Tips Red Cross First Aid Online Class
Pet Sitters Pet Sitters International National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
Pet Boarding Camp Bow Wow Wag Time Doggy Daycare
Leave it: Teach Your Dog to Leave It | The Battersea Way
Leash Reactivity: How To Deal With Lead Frustration | The Battersea Way
Dog to dog intros (on leash): Introducing Your Dog To Other Dogs On Walks | The Battersea Way
Managing in-home ‘stranger danger’: Stranger Issues in Dogs | The Battersea Way
Settling Your New Dog : Settling In Your New Puppy or Dog | The Battersea Way
House Training Tips: Toilet Training Your Puppy or Dog | The Battersea Way
Crate Training Tips: How to Crate Train Your Puppy or Dog | The Battersea Way
Basic Resource Guarding Tips: Resource Guarding | The Battersea Way
Tips for Barking: How to Teach Your Dog Not to Bark | The Battersea Way
Working on jumping up: How to Stop Your Puppy or Dog Jumping Up | The Battersea Way
Loose Leash Walking: How to Stop Your Dog Pulling on the Lead | The Battersea Way
Managing Puppy Biting: How to Stop Your Puppy Mouthing | The Battersea Way
Teaching ‘touch’: Teach Your Dog a Nose Touch | The Battersea Way
Dealing with Fireworks/Loud noises: Help Your Dog Deal with Fireworks & Loud Noises | The Battersea Way
Teaching ‘Stay’: How to Teach Your Dog to Stay | The Battersea Way
How to Trim Nails/Touch Sensitivity: Dog Nail Clipping Doesn’t Have To Be STRESSFUL…
Teaching fearful dogs to wear a leash
How to Give your Dog a Pill Using the Multiple Meatball Method
Muzzle Training Your Dog | The Battersea Way
Gentle Leader Conditioning: Teach your dog to love wearing a head halter