DPA! Foster Portal - Behavior Support

Good to know:

DPA has monthly in-person and virtual training for canine foster pets and adopted pets. All Canine Fosters have access to GoodPup Virtual Training.

We also have a wealth of training resources and support, if you want to know more about what's available please email support@dallaspetsalive.org. When a behavioral issue starts, big or small, let us know sooner rather than later so we can make sure to offer support.

Feline Fosters: FREE Behavior Support

Text "meow" to 469-949-4732 to get started

Canine Fosters: FREE Behavior Support

Text "woof" to 469-949-4732 to get started

Canine Behavior Resource Library

Basic Dog Resources:

Crate Training:

Crate Training a New Dog or Puppy

Leash Training:

Leash Pulling

Potty Training Resources:

Resource Guarding Resources:

Resource Guarding Webinar

Leash Reactivity Resources:

Overcoming Leash Reactivity

Canine Enrichment:

Separation Anxiety:

Fearful Dog Resources:

Dog Behavior Podcasts

Problematic Behaviors:

Destructive Chewing & Getting into Things

Introductions:

A Game for Every Dog

Engage-Disengage Game

Canine Stress Scale

Doggie Body Language

A Dog's Emotional Cup

Counterconditioning & Desensitization

Setting Your New Dog up for Successful Alone Time

Canine Social Information

You MUST RSVP to support@dallaspetsalive.org - spots are limited, and if you do not RSVP you risk being turned away.

CANINE SOCIAL(ization) CLASS

Taught by Tiffany Baker CBCC-KA with Boss Babe Dog Training

This monthly class will give foster or alumni parents and their pups an opportunity to socialize with other humans and dogs overseen by head trainer of Boss Babe Dog Training.

This class is open to all fosters humans, alumni humans and pre-approved foster/alumni dogs.

Where: DPA's Adoption Container located at 3110 Commonwealth Drive Dallas, TX (Community Beer Co.)

When: 2nd Sunday of the month, 9-10:30 AM

Please email support@dallaspetsalive.org to RSVP

Sunday, January 12th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, February 9th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, March 9th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, April 13th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, May 11th, 9-10:30AM
**Sunday, June 15th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, July 13th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, August 10th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, September 14th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, October 12th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, November 9th, 9-10:30AM
Sunday, December 14th, 9-10:30AM

Barkbus will be doing FREE nail trims on foster and alumni animals.

Canine Seminar Information

VIRTUAL CANINE SEMINAR Part 1*

Taught by Tiffany Baker CBCC-KA with Boss Babe Dog Training

When: See below

Time: 9:00-10:00 am CST

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89115357399

This training session will guide you through decompression, introducing new dogs to resident pets, dog body language and common dog behavior challenges. This will also include a Q&A.

*You do not have to attend in order.

VIRTUAL (canine) SEMINAR Part 2 (you do not have to go to them in order)

Taught by Tiffany Baker CBCC-KA with Boss Babe Dog Training

Time: 9:00-10:00 am

When: See below

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89115357399

This training session will guide you through common canine problematic behaviors (bullying and play skill deficits, resource guarding, leash reactivity), dog fight safety tips, muzzles, and socialization.

For both:

Come armed with your questions and leave with confidence to tackle challenges with your past, current and future pups! Open to all volunteers, alumni, and fosters.

Please email support@dallaspetsalive.org to RSVP.

Canine Seminar: (4th Sunday of the month 9:00 - 10:00AM)