How-To Guides and Resources | Best Friends Animal Society - Save Them All

How-To Guides and Resources

How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat

Learn different methods for how to introduce a dog to a cat, including how to introduce puppies and kittens.

properly introduced dog and cat leaning on each other and getting along well

How to Find a Good Veterinarian

A veterinarian should be a good fit for both you and your pet. Here are some helpful guidelines for how to find a veterinarian near you.

veterinarian examining a small dog

How To Conduct Successful Adoption Events

Manual from Best Friends Animal Society covers how to put on a successful dog, cat or other pet adoption event.

Man and woman who adopted two cats at an animal rescue group's adoption event

How to Help Dogs Tolerate Grooming and Vet Handling

Teaching a dog to be handled and touched makes trips to the vet and groomer a lot easier. Here are step-b- step instructions for helping a dog tolerate grooming and vet h...

Dog being handled by a vet tech while being examined by a veterinarian

Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters

This action kit provides ways to provide enrichment for shelter dogs, improving their day-to-day lives in the shelter and increasing their adoptability.

This pitbull dog is enjoying agility training, an enrichment activity offered in some specialized programs at animal shelters.

How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash

Many dogs get excited on walks and start pulling on the leash. Here are suggestions for teaching dogs loose-leash walking.

Small dog pulling on leash

How to Stop Dogs From Jumping on People

Is your dog jumping up on people? Learn tips for training a dog to stop jumping and properly greet people by using positive rewards.

dog jumping up on a person

How to Stop Dogs From Escaping

Why does my dog keep escaping, and how do I stop it? Learn tips to help prevent dog escapes and why the behavior might occur in the first place.

Exuberant dog smiling among tall grasses

Dog Bite Prevention: Managing Behavior Issues

Learn tips for dog bite prevention, including information on dog body language, muzzles, training, and other strategies.

Dog chewing on rope. Providing chew toys can help solve some dog behavior problems like inappropriate chewing out of boredom.

Bottle-Feeding Kittens: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides instructions for caring for bottle-feeding kittens — aka "bottle babies" or very young kittens who have been abandoned or orphaned.

Bottle-feeding kitten with milk on her face

How to Bird-Proof Your Home to Keep Pet Birds Safe

To keep pet birds safe and stop your birds from escaping, you'll need to learn how to bird-proof your home. There are many household hazards for pet birds.

Parrot who lives in a bird-proofed home

Animal Shelter Dogs: Promoting Them for Adoption

This action kit gives instructions of how to promote shelter dogs for adoption. Get tips on promoting individual dogs and holding adoption events.

There are many ways to promote animal shelter dogs like this pooch, aptly named Charmer.

Animal Welfare Coalition-Building Action Kit

Animal welfare coalitions are teams that have a mission focused on helping homeless animals. This comprehensive how-to guide provides instructions.

Medium-sized black dog and woman

Three-Legged Dog and Three-Legged Cat FAQs

Three-legged dogs and three-legged cats can live long, happy, healthy lives with minimal adjustment to compensate for their missing limb.

Woman with her white three-legged cat sitting on a couch

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Does your dog run out the door when it is opened? This step-by-step dog training guide explains how to teach a dog to wait at the door.

dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

How to Teach a Dog 'Off'

Use this step-by-step guide to teach your dog the "off" command. This dog training cue can be used to get a dog off furniture and more.

small dog lying on furniture