Educational Links for Ruidoso Animal Clinic Clients
Since the team at Ruidoso Animal Clinic is committed to educating our clients about the importance of proper pet care, we’ve provided a variety of helpful pet health links for your convenience. Remember, if you still have questions about your pet’s health and well-being, no amount of education is a replacement for professional and complete veterinary care. We’ll be happy to answer your questions.
No Dogs Left Behind training
Welcome to No Dog Left Behind (NDLB)! Dog training is made enjoyable and effective through positive reinforcement in a supportive learning environment. Serving the Ruidoso area, NDLB believes there are no bad dogs—only unique needs. Each dog is evaluated individually with a hands-on approach, because every dog deserves training tailored just for them.
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AAHA
Fear Free Happy Homes – Great place to find answers and ideas for all things behavior
Companion Animal Parasite Council – Website dedicated to parasites
American Veterinary Medical Association – Great information and video on the importance of taking care of your pet’s teeth.
American Veterinary Medical Association – Information about microchips
Pet Insurance Comparisons
AAFCO – Association of American Feed Control Officials – information about pet foods
VOHC – all things oral health related
Positive Reinforcement Training
- humanesociety.org/resources/positive-reinforcement-training
- Puppy Socialization Checklist by Dr. Sophia Yin https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Puppy_Socialization_Checklist.pdf
- The Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell - https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/product/the-puppy-primer/
Karen Pryor Academy – crate training
Housetraining
Useful Puppy Youtube videos
- Puppy appropriate play: https://youtu.be/WxyotoHWuSM
- Dog appropriate play: https://youtu.be/HOiAwIxpt1c
- Discipline for dogs: https://youtu.be/rnlbzqMbilE
- Scared dogs: training a fearful dog https://youtu.be/YBTA_R-OF28
- Fearful Behavior in Dogs: https://youtu.be/Fq1LdD4MJnk
- Puppy handling: https://youtu.be/Ov54e8KVaSk
- Training Dog to like having their harness put on: https://youtu.be/k7edMjwEY1c
- How to stop my puppy from biting and nipping kids: https://youtu.be/gQHciRkxROM
- How to stop (or prevent) dog counter surfing https: //youtu.be/fFzNw-0S_wshttps://youtu.be/gOHciRkxROM
- Victoria Stilwell- proper tug game: https://youtu.be/8QEJDE2WjPA
- Victoria Stilwell training videos: Youtube- eHowPets
- Victoria Stilwell- preventing food guarding: https://youtu.be/ZdB1Rb1kGxE
- Puppy training - Restraint: https://youtu.be/G1Otlr6RX7o
- Self control for mouthing (jumping up): https://youtu.be/XYc-Gog9UYA
Indoor Pet Initiative - How to create a stimulating indoor environment for your cat
Traveling with your pets
Information about diseases, injuries and medications
How to give SQ Fluids at home
How to trim your dog’s nails
How to trim your cat’s nails
How to clean your dog’s ears
How to brush your dog’s teeth