Training Games and Reading
Over the years Mile High Canine Rescue has found many resources that may assist you in training your dog, now you can benefit from our diverse knowledge!

Protocol for Relaxation
The Protocol for Relaxation was written by Dr. Karen L Overall and is a great place to start prior to working on behavior modification. It teaches a dog to settle and deffer to you no matter what happens. It uses rewards and praise to create good associations with different stimuli.

Recommended Reading
Here are some great books and downloads on common training/behavior subjects.
House Training
- Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age
- Crate Training Shaping Plan (PDF download)
- Housetraining and Crate Schedule (PDF download)
- How to Achieve Bomb-Proof Housebreaking (PDF download)
Leash Walking
- Dog Reactivity on Walks (PDF download)
- Leash Pressure Training Plan (PDF Download)
- Loose Leash Training (PDF download)
Common Dog Behavior Concerns
- Dog and Child Safety (PDF Download)
- Fear of Men (PDF Download)
- Learning About Dog Humping or Mounting (PDF Download)
- Marking (Dogs)
- Mouthing and Puppy Biting (PDF Download)
- Understanding Separation Anxiety (PDF Download)
- What is a Growl? (PDF Download)
- Introducing Cats and Cat Chasing
Command Training
General Dog Behavior and Training Resources
- Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog
- Love Has No Age Limit-Welcoming an Adopted Dog into Your Home
- Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy Your Multi-Dog Household
- The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
- Electronic Collars (Shock Collars) and Why We Do Not Recommend Them. (PDF Download)
Try checking out these great blogs and articles for general tips and help with specific issues such as separation anxiety or boredom.

My daughter and I have been volunteering with Mile High since its beginning, mostly driving the rescue van to NM to help with transports. We connect with other rescue partners, helping these dogs get to CO and then to foster homes, vet care, and their forever homes. We get to spend time together and feel good about helping the pups.
Lori Banghart
MHCR understands the rescue is only a slice of life for a volunteer and they wholeheartedly accept anything you can offer. No matter how small you think your part is, they make sure you know you're appreciated.
Kari Dale
My very favorite part of MHCR is the work they are doing to help solve the problem of large unwanted pet populations and helping set up spay and neuter clinics in areas that have the biggest problems. I LOVE that!!
Becky Gibbs I have volunteered with multiple rescues over the years. Mile High Canine Rescue is by far the best. Their communication is outstanding and other volunteers are always available to answer any questions and offer guidance.
JoAnna Chrisco High quality, high volume spay and neuter is the best way to address the animal welfare crisis, and I’m so grateful to MHCR for sponsoring these clinics and giving me the opportunity to volunteer at them.
Kenna Uddenberg Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a pup who is afraid build their confidence and then earning their trust.
Cynthia Martinez Fostering dogs has been one of the most rewarding life experiences.
Jodie Lynn Fostering allows us to get our puppy fix in without committing to another family member! In true grandparent/grandchild fashion, it's great when the kids are here to spoil but also great to see them leave for their new homes!
Jenna Vanderoff Fostering feeds my soul. I love to see these dogs change from shelter dogs to rescued to loved and ready for their forever homes.
Elisa Thurston Nothing compares to the joy of watching a dog realize they’re safe and start to come out of their shell. If my heart breaking a little when I say goodbye means theirs will never break again, I will happily allow mine to break over and over again.
Amber Arbogast Little do my foster pups know…they changed my life, as much as I changed theirs
Brielle Leichliter Being a mom of three human kiddos, fostering has also been huge in teaching my children compassion and responsibility. When we foster we don’t just save a life but help to form a family member for their new forever home.
Heather Ihrig It is hard to describe the joy you experience when you see a dog who has had a difficult start learn to become part of a family and see their true, happy self come alive.
Becky Gibbs Fostering for MHCR made me realize how much I needed a dog in my life. I lost my little guys over 20 years ago and it took me that long to come to terms with adopting another. Best decision ever!
Terri Gong Fostering for MHCR has filled a part in my life I didn’t even realize was missing. Loving on these babies until the right family comes along is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life.
Maria Hatch MHCR does the best job at supporting their fosters, because they foster too. They do their best to get supplies to foster homes to cut down on out-of-pocket costs for foster families. They take requests for supplies and follow through every way they can. They're always open to communication and no question is too weird, stupid, or off-the-wall.
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