Dog Care Resources

Books

Many of these titles are available in the Humane Society's gift shop! Click a title to buy the book online from Amazon.com, and DCHS will receive a donation.

Beginning Family Dog Training: Dr. Patricia McConnell
Basic obedience using a fun and humane method. Also gives tips on how to curb barking, jumping and other unwanted behaviors.
Puppy Primer: Brenda Scidmore & Dr. Patricia McConnell
A great combination of tips on common puppy behaviors such as chewing and housetraining, and basic obedience in order to shape a happy, healthy and well-behaved pup.
How to be the Leader of the Pack...And Have Your Dog Love You For It: Dr. Patricia McConnell
Fun and humane ways to let your dog know that you love them and you're the leader
The Cautious Canine: Dr. Patricia McConnell
Step-by-step guide to helping a dog conquer a specific fear. This book is a must for adopters of shy and cautious dogs.
I'll be Home Soon!: Dr. Patricia McConnell
Simple steps to help prevent separation anxiety - pick up this book right away!
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats: Dr. Richard Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
A must for anyone interested in natural pet care. Required reading for anyone who wants to learn more about commercial pet food and how to improve your dogs' health naturally.
Pet First Aid: Bobbie Mammato, DVM

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Volunteer Information Center

Maddie's Fund Projects in Dane County

Learn about DCHS's collaboration with Shelter from the Storm and Dane County Friends of Ferals. By working together we can reach our goal of making Dane County an adoption guarantee community by 2012. Click here for more information.

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society. Contributions support cat adoption programs, spay and neuter surgeries to help reduce chronic overpopulation, as well as outreach and educational efforts to make our community a safer, kinder place for cats. Click here to donate directly to the Feline Friends Fund.

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.

Humane Society dogs that need to learn some manners, could benefit from socializing with other dogs, or just plain need to burn off some energy can go to Lucky Dog for free. Lucky Dog also donates all proceeds from the dog wash at their annual customer appreciation picnic to DCHS.

Who's Helping Animals

Middleton Girl Scouts

Thank you Middleton Cadette Troops 455, 318, and 150 and your weekend leaders, Cathy and Melissa, for making hats and scarves for DCHS!

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