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While we generally recommend taking in-person classes from a local trainer, SPCA or humane society, times like we are in sometimes call for us to turn our attention to the web. Here are some choices our editors discovered for you to check out. Download here.

As you begin, or continue, your trekking with your pup into California’s rich abundance of outdoor recreation, it’s important that she is properly trained. This guide provides excellent insight from veterinarians, behavioralists, trainers and others who have been there, and done that, with their dogs. San Francisco SPCA suggested reading. Download here.

For many, adventuring with furry family members is a way of life. Dogs need exercise, just like their people. Whether you think park access is a privilege or a right, we all need to protect that access by being good ambassadors. This starts by minimizing your dog’s impact on wildlife and the environment. Download here.

Leave Only Paw Prints™ is a set of values and a way of life. We take a holistic approach to protecting pups and park access across California, suggesting simple tips for thoughtful dog travel. In addition to minimizing impact on wildlife and natural habitats, we create a safety net for pups. Download here.

Dog access restrictions can become confusing. For example, we asked our friends at DogTrekker.com, the leading authority in pup-friendly travel in California, why some beaches close when the snowy plovers are around. It turns out that populations of this small shorebird have been declining for years, due to development pressures and habitat disturbances. Download here.

It’s winter and the mushrooms are out in full force, often in our yards, parks and trails we hike with our pups. Many of these are deadly to dogs. We recommend that if your dog eats any type of wild mushroom, you need to seek immediate veterinary care, even if your dog is not showing symptoms. Download here.

Ticks are gross. They carry diseases, and they are literal blood-sucking parasites. Their entire life is dedicated to waiting until an unsuspecting host walks by, jumping on said host and sucking them dry. Here is our advice at how to remove these little suckers from your pup. Download here.

As water levels rise across the Bay Area during the winter, so does the number of documented canine leptospirosis cases. It is essential that, as a dog owner, you know the facts, risks and warning signs of leptospirosis in order to minimize the likelihood of your dog contracting the disease. Download here.