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CCRC's goal is to make a lifetime match between our dogs and our adopters. In addition to helping you choose your new best friend, we provide ongoing assistance with training and behavior issues.
We offer a lifetime of telephone support. The documents below address many of the most common problems and they are a great place to start when trying to problem-solve. 
BOOKS

You can get free downloads of the following Ian Dunbar books by clicking the titles:
Before you Get Your Puppy 
After you Get Your Puppy


You can purchase the following from Amazon.com by clicking the title:
Love has no Age Limit, by Patricia McConnell

ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES

K9 Turbo Training:
https://www.k9turbotraining.com/

Resources for New Puppy Owners:
leemakennels.com/blog/links-of-interest/resources-for-new-puppy-owners/

Dog Body Language:
https://www.animalwised.com/dog-body-language-and-calming-signals-1426.html

How to recognize and prevent a dog biting your child:
http://www.robinkbennett.com/2013/08/19/why-supervising-dogs-and-kids-doesnt-work/


We also have some PDF handouts available to view or download:

Crate Training - Using a crate to house train your dog, and provide them with a safe "den".

Separation Anxiety - Tips to help prevent and minimize tendencies toward separation anxiety

Chewing - Dogs, especially puppies under a year old, are very prone to chewing as their teeth come in.  Use these tips to avoid costly mistakes with your possessions.

Perfectly Imperfect: Home Modifications for Disabled Pets


NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE?

If you are struggling with training issues and need advice, please call us at (248) 834-9419, email us at ccrcdogs@ccrcdogs.com, and we will do our best to help. CCRC has trainers on staff to assist with training needs. We will do everything we can to help you form a happy relationship with your new dog.  
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CCRC is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to saving the lives of as many shelter dogs as possible. ​Remember don't shop, ADOPT!
CCRC
PO Box 1017
Clarkston, MI 48347
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(248) 834-9419