Types of Working & Companion Animals
From highly trained psychiatric service animals to companion pets, Joybound trains dogs and cats to connect with humans in a wide variety of ways. While any animal can provide much-needed companionship, the unique abilities of our working animals make each …
Large Dogs and Children
Our Top Five Tips Supervise Interactions Always supervise interactions between your large dog and your children. This ensures that playtime remains safe and that any potentially dangerous situations can be quickly managed. Prepare your kids for the possibility of being …
Apartment Living with a Large Dog
Our Top Five Tips Give Them a Quiet Resting Area Ensure your dog has a comfortable resting area where they can relax. This space should be quiet and cozy, providing a safe haven for your dog to unwind. For many …
Walking Your Large Dog
Our Top Five Tips Use the Right Equipment A front clip harness or a dual clip harness with a special two-sided leash can significantly reduce pulling. These types of harnesses give you better control and can make the walk more …
Plan for the Future
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity. Leave a legacy of love for pets in need with these …
Thank You for Adopting a Dog from Joybound!
Congratulations on your new family member! Bringing a new dog into your home – and your life – is a big commitment with many benefits and joys. We are thrilled you have decided to take this step. Starting your relationship …
Introducing a New Dog to a Resident Cat
When bringing a new dog into a home with an existing cat, taking a few precautionary measures and a bit of preparation can mean the difference between a future of peaceful inter-species cohabitation and years of strife. Plopping the two …
Separation Anxiety Prevention
Low-Key Departures and Arrivals During the 10-15 minutes before you leave the house, strive for a calm, neutral atmosphere. Avoid grand gestures of hugging, kissing, or petting with your dog. If your dog has previously shown any signs of anxiety …
Food and Resource Guarding (From Other Dogs)
Resource guarding, or the act of defending an item or access to an item, is a natural, evolutionary behavior. Even humans do it! Most of us understand that it is considered impolite to eat off of someone’s plate. You might …
Say “Please”
Dogs are very social creatures, but they live more successfully with us when they understand the rules and expectations. We can teach these things by rewarding them with things they adore: affection, exercise, treats, toys, whatever is exciting to your …
Dog-to-Dog Introductions
Be Calm Most dogs look to us to give them cues about how to behave/react. If we walk casually up to an approaching dog rather than pausing and tensing up, our dog is more likely to be casual about the …
Don’t Let Your Pet Eat These Things!
While our pets are pretty resilient, there is a surprisingly large number of common foods and plants that are toxic for our furry friends! If you catch your pet in the act of eating anything on this list, please contact your …
