A.P.E. (the Animal Protection & Education Charity), from Paton, IA, is a non-profit, 501 ( C ) 3 charity. 

 

Educational Information

We provide the following information to all new canine adopters.

1. HSUS Behavior tip sheets are  printed off and handed out at each home visit.  Depending on your family’s situation, you may need to print out more than just the five provided below:

· Starting link:
·http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/our_pets_for_life_program/dog_behavior_tip_sheets/

HANDOUTS PROVIDED:

· Basic Training Techniques
· http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Nothing_In_Life_Is_Free.pdf

· Crate Training
· http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Crate_Training_Your_Dog.pdf

· Housetraining
· http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/House_Training_Puppies.pdf

· How to Use a Head Halter
·http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Using_a_Head_Halter.pdf

· Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Dog with Treats and Praise
·http://www.hsus.org/web-files/PFL_PDF/Positive_Reinfrcmnt_Dog.pdf

The Humane Society of the United States has several tips on Dog Behavior, including the ones listed below.  

HSUS’ Website-Dog Behavior

The Humane Society of the United States has several tips on Cats, including the ones listed below.  

 

HSUS’ Website-Cat Care

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Other Great Cat Care Websites:

 

  Links coming soon.

Additional Handouts Provided:

2. "How To Rate Your Pet’s Food" — we want families to avoid foods that contain meat-by-products, artificial colors / flavors, or chemical preservatives.  
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3. Canine Good Citizenship requirements.  We encourage all of our adopters to attend basic obedience classes, and offer a $25 rebate on most dogs adopted when they complete a positive reinforcement class. Every dog should be taught the traits tested in the CGC evaluation.
http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm