Winnebago County Animal Services encourages all pet owners to attend dog training classes, socialize their pet with other animals and people, have their pets spayed and neutered, and visit your local veterinarian at least once a year for a wellness exam and vaccinations.

The following lists some resources to help you.

Dog Star Daily
Answers to your various behavior quesitons. Includes tips on training that new puppy, housebreaking issues, chewing, barking, etc.

ASPCA Behavior Information
Answers to your various behavior questions.

Vaccinate Your New Puppy for Parvo

All pet owners should consider vaccinating their new puppy to protect it from Parvovirus. Parvo is a highly contagious and serious virus that attacks the gastrointestinal system of puppies and dogs. Puppies are most prone but adult dogs without a vaccination can be victims of this deadly
disease too.

Symptoms include lethargy, lack of appetite for food or even water, vomiting, and severe diarrhea (often bloody). Often puppies and dogs die from dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea. Death can occurs within 48 hours after showing signs. If your pet is sick, please contact your veterinarian immediately.

I'll Be Home Soon
by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph. D.

A 37-page book available in paperback that helps owners with separation anxiety dogs.

The Other End of the Leash
by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph. D.

A 240 page book available in paperback that explains "Why We do What We Do Around Dogs". It discusses how we try to humanize our companion animals many times with very little success. Written in a humorous but compassionate format.

Cat vs. Cat
by Pam Johnson-Bennett

A resource of information for multiple cat households, which covers topics such as cat to cat aggression, aging, litterbox solutions.

Shelter Dogs
an HBO Special

An emotional but factual experience by a shelter executive on the debate over euthanizing animals who are not considered adoptable versus caging them the rest of their lives.

Good Owners, Great Dogs
by Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson

Information on dog training and modifying behavior. Animal Services encourages owners to use positive reinforcement when training their pet.

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