RESOURCES
​So you just adopted a dog...
Congratulations!!! Check out our New Dog Survival Guide and Decompression Guide for tips on helping your Hearts & Bones pup adjust to their new life with you.
​NEW DOG
SURVIVAL GUIDE
Our staff has spent a lot of time putting together this guide to familiarize you with our adoption process and help you with the transition of bringing a new dog into your home. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact our alumni team alumni@hbrdogs.com.
DECOMPRESSION
GUIDE
Many nervous dogs or dogs in transition appreciate structure and predictability. If you show them this from day one, they will ultimately feel secure in your home and neighborhood. By working together with your dog, your success rate in building a strong relationship will be so much higher, and it will help to avoid challenging behaviors down the road.
TRAINING RESOURCES
Urban K-9
Based in Brooklyn, Urban K-9 offers a full range of private dog training programs and group classes in and around NYC. Urban K-9 teaches all levels of obedience and specializes in modifying anxiety and problem behaviors. They offer day school, puppy training, board & train, and boarding.
Canine Cohen
Canine Cohen offers personalized dog training solutions from puppy training and skills, to excessive barking, chewing, fear, anxiety and more. Whether your dog has dangerous habits like biting, aggression, or you simply want to learn the basics to groom a well-behaved pup, Canine Cohen can help. Canine Cohen offers foundational sessions, personalized training programs, virtual dog training programs, and virtual dog training sessions.
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VIRTUAL PACKAGES FOR
$399
Pack Leader Dogs
Based in Hoboken, Pack Leader Dogs focuses first and foremost on dog psychology to help build a strong foundation of understanding. They offer private training sessions as well as 4-8 weeks board and train camps.
Any dog, any size, any age, any breed, any problem.
Dream Come True Dog
Dream Come True Dog Training Programs are based on creating a sound relationships with our dogs through clear communication and relationship building. They help dogs become the best versions of themselves while educating and coaching owners on how to build the greatest relationship possible with their dogs. They teach clear communication, managing boundaries and movement, relationship building and altering a dog’s state of mind. Whether your dog is biting, fearful, nervous, pulling on the leash, aggressive, reactive, anxious, or a puppy looking to learn the fundamentals our training is universal for all dogs and breeds. Dream Come True offers private dog training and obedience sessions, board & train programs, group training classes, and more.
Kapooch
Kapooch is a Queens-based pet care service that offers reliable pet sitting, dog walking, and top-notch training . With training services available in Astoria, NYC, LIC, Woodside, Elmhurst, and Brooklyn. Kapooch also offers out-home boarding in their Astoria location. Kapooch is fully insured, and offers regular services for dogs with a specialty in canine behavior and training. Kapooch also offers virtual trainings.
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10% OFF
FOR HEARTS AND BONES ADOPTERS
VETERINARIANS
Firefly Veterinary Hospital
Located in Chelsea in Manhattan, Firefly Veterinary Hospital has been a fantastic partner and a huge support to our community. Please see the list of offers available to alumni.
- Free initial exam with proof of adoption
- Free initial dose of heartworm prevention
- 25% off spay & neuter surgeries
Pure Paws
Pure Paws has two wonderful offices, one in Hell's Kitchen and another in Clinton Hill. Both locations provide the highest level of veterinary care for your special companion.
The discounts to Hearts & Bones community:
- First exam free within 10 days of adoption. Includes exam-day offer to waive waiting periods if you sign up for Trupanion insurance
- 10% off first purchase of flea/tick and heartworm prevention in office with additional instant rebates if a whole year's supply is purchased
- $300 spay/neuter rate within 30 days of adoption if not already fixed
Small Door
Small Door is reimagining the veterinary experience, with a membership model that delivers exceptional care, transparency, and tech-enabled convenience. They are conveniently located in the West Village & the Upper East Side and offer the below to our new adopters. They will donate $50 to Hearts & Bones in honor of your new furry family member!
Within one month of adoption:
- First veterinary exam free ($99 value)
- A year's Access membership free ($149 value), which includes a year's unlimited veterinary telemedicine
Animal General
Based in the Upper West Side, Animal General is a full-service animal hospital that is prepared to treat most situations ranging from preventive pet care to emergency situations. Regardless of your pets needs, their esteemed team of vets and technicians has solutions.
- Complimentary 1st exam (a $125 value) for Hearts & Bones adopters!