Pet Resources

MD SPCA vet tech holding newborn puppy

Managing Puppy’s Behavior

Volunteer petting shelter dog outside

Bonding with your dog

Blonde hound dog with homemade octopus dog toy

How to make an Octopus Dog Toy

Foster parent on phone with Foster department holding white and gray cat

Rehome a Pet on your own

Blonde woman with shelter dog preparing to go to the vet

Prepping Dogs for the Vet

brown dog laying in crate

Teach Your Dog “Go to Place”

Black and white hound dog pooping in field

House Training Dogs

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Impulse Control for Your Dog

Maryland SPCA staff member holding Spayed Neutered puppy

Benefits of Spaying/Neutering Your Pet

Close up of dog's eyes

Fearful / Shy Dogs

Homemade snuggle blanket for animal shelter

 How to make a Snuggle Blanket 

french bulldog playing with ball

Resource Guarding Management

Gray and white pitbull in shelter kennel

Isolation Distress

Dog looking startled

Stranger Danger

Person playing with puppy

Play biting in Puppies

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

Fun Activities for Your Dog

Enrichment for Dogs

Santa Claus posing with 5 small dogs

Holidays & Dogs

Multi Colored home made snuffle mat for pet treats

How to Make a Snuffle Mat

Tan dog sniffing gray cat.

Introducing Cats & Dogs

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

High Energy Dogs

Young girl with tan dog on leash

Supervising Dogs & Kids

Dog running towards camera with ball in it's mouth

Grandma’s Law

young black and white puppy

Fearful / Shy Puppies

Mixing bowl with ingredients for yogurt dog treats

Yogurt Pumpkin Dog Treats

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

Sniff Walk and The Engage Disengage Game

Help Your New Dog Adjust

Rottweiler playing with smaller dog

Dog to Dog Introductions

Person giving pill to dog

Medicating Your Dog

MD SPCA staff member with treat filled kongs for shelter dogs

Kong Stuffing

Gray and white pitbull looking startled

Fireworks

Black and white shelter pitbull waiting for a treat

High Arousal / Frisky Behavior

Dog howling

Reactivity

white and tan pit bull mixed breed with yellow harness

Teaching Recall

Small white and tan long haired dog

How to Greet a Dog

Black and tan dogs enjoying homemade pumpkin and oat dog treats

Pumpkin and Oat Ball Dog Treats

husky with blue harness

Why Harnesses are Better than Choke & Prong collars

Vet tech examining hound dog's teeth

Dog Exam Intolerance

Dog jumping up onto person in field

Jumpy / Mouthy Dogs

Person with red comb grooming husky

Dog Grooming Tips

brown dog laying in crate

Confinement & Crate Training

Dog Body Language

person with gloves holding toothpaste and toothbrush with shelter shepherd dog in background

How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Deaf shelter dog with blue bandana in backseat of car

Training and Working with Deaf Dogs

Dog pulling on it's own leash with owner

Leash Biting

DIY Toys for Pets

Chihuahua wearing cone

Caring For Dogs Recovering From Medical Issues

Small brown dog in halloween costume

Halloween Pet Tips

brown shepherd dog behind fence

Barrier Frustration

Dog with paws on kitchen counter

Counter Surfing

Join Us This Weekend!

September is Hunger Action Month, and across Maryland pet food bowls are empty.

Help fill bowls:
make a financial gift or donate pet food.

Emergencies can happen at any moment.

Give pets like Mo a chance.

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