Helpful Links

Here you’ll find third-party position statements and reference links related to topics like socialization, animal care, and local veterinary services. We share these external resources to provide helpful context and perspectives we often reference.

Puppy Socialization 

Title page of a literature review document on animal socialization, focusing on puppies and kittens, with AVMA logo and date September 10, 2024.
Photo of playful puppies lying on grass with a blurred background, promoting puppy socialization.

Private Dog Parks

Dog playing outdoors with a ball in a yard on a sunny winter day, with trees and snow patches visible.
Logo of a stylized dog silhouette above the text "Play Unleashed" in green font
Logo of Pawsitively Dog Park featuring a gray dog wearing sunglasses and a red bandana, with the text 'Pawsitively Wild 'N Free' and a black bone-shaped sign reading 'Dog Park'.
A logo for Barrett Dog Sports & Off Leash Area featuring a silhouette of a dog jumping and catching a frisbee against a mountain and sky background, with a wooden texture behind.

Veterinarians

The image shows the exterior of a veterinary clinic named Happy Paws Veterinary Clinic East, with a large sign on the building. There are cartoon images of dogs and cats on the glass doors.
A woman with curly hair smiling and holding a large black dog sitting on autumn leaves.
Exterior view of Red Tree Animal Clinic with glass doors, windows, and sign displaying clinic name and operating hours.
Exterior of Heartland Veterinary Clinic with a sign displaying the clinic's name, a logo, and a blue circle indicating services, under a clear sky.

Muzzle & Head Halti Resources

Cute puppy wearing a pink muzzle and a teal collar, reaching towards the camera on a rural road.
Logo for the 'Muzzle Up!' project by the Advocacy, Education, Training organization, featuring a white dog's head wearing a gold muzzle, surrounded by circular text.
Dog wearing a muzzle outdoors on grass with a sunset or sunrise in the background.