Most veterinarians already understand the importance of puppy socialization, handling, training, and behavior prevention.
The challenge isn't knowing these things matter.
The challenge is finding the time to educate every puppy owner.
The B.E.S.T. Veterinary Program provides free, evidence-based resources that make it easy to connect owners with trusted information during the most important stage of a puppy's development.
Developed by Dr. Ian Dunbar—veterinarian, animal behaviorist, founder of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and pioneer of off-leash puppy socialization classes—these resources are based on more than four decades of practical experience helping dogs and their owners succeed.
Best of all, these resources can be shared with clients in seconds.
Enroll in the B.E.S.T. Vet program now to get free access to all of these complimentary services and products.
Free puppy resources to share with clients
RACE-approved continuing education
Veterinary behavior articles and conference notes
Downloadable pamphlets, posters, ebooks, and handouts
Free lifetime access to all of our Dunbar Academy online puppy and dog training courses
Resources for veterinarians, staff, and clients
Welcome to the B.E.S.T. Veterinary Program
Why This Program Exists
An Educational Vaccination at the Optimal Time
What Your BEST Vet Membership Includes
Free Lifetime Membership in the Top Dog Academy
RACE-Approved Continuing Education
Veterinary Articles, Lecture Notes & Educational Resources
Free Puppy Resources for Your Clients
Free Puppy & Dog Training Ebooks
eBook - BEFORE You Get Your Puppy
eBook - AFTER You Get Your Puppy
eBook - Good Little Dog Book
Posters & Handouts for Veterinary Clinics
Flyer/Poster - Teach Your Puppy to Love Being Handled
Flyer/Poster - Prevent Dog Bites with Puppy Socialization
Flyer/Poster - The Behavior Problems Flow Chart
Flyer/Poster - Better than A Bowl
Behavior Blueprint - New Adult Dog
Practical Behavior Information for Veterinary Practitioners
Questions for RACE Accredited Veterinary CE Credits
Time-stamped Lecture Notes
Session 1 Socialization - Lecture Notes
1.1 An Ounce of Prevention
1.2 Better Late than Never
1.3 It's Up to You!
Session 2 Preventing Fear & Aggression - Lecture Notes
2.1 Prevention vs. Treatment
2.2 Assess the Damage
2.3 Bite Inhibition
2.4 Bite Threshold
Session 3 Behavior Problems - Lecture Notes
3.1 Predictable Behavior Problems
3.2 Total Management
3.3 Autotraining with Kongs
Session 4 People Training - Lecture Notes
4.1 People Training
4.2 Building a Better Practice
4.3 Change is Coming
RACE-Accredited Veterinary CE Credits
PacVet 2024 - KeyNote: A Behavioral 'Vaccination' at the Optimal Time
PacVet 2024 - Neonatal Handling and Puppy Socialization: So Pups Enjoy Clinic Visits
PacVet 2024 - Bite Inhibition: The Most Important Quality in Any Animal
PacVet 2024 - Teaching ESL for Quick, Easy, and Effective Resolution of Behavior and Training Problems
PacVet 2024 - Offering Out-of-Hours Clinic Handling and Behavior Consultations
PacVet 2024 - Motivating Clients, Colleagues, Staff, and Yourself
VMX + WVC 2025 - Preventative Fear-Free Handling for Puppy's and Kitty's First Visit: Make a Statement!
VMX + WVC 2025 - An Educational Vaccination at the Optimal Time: Before People Get Their Puppies and Kittens
A Puppy's First Visit
An Adult Dog’s First Visit
Safe Socialization with People
Errorless Housetraining
Chewtoy-Training
Separation Anxiety vs. Separation Fun
Lure/Reward Training
Bite Inhibition
Reactivity vs. Danger
Subliminal Bite Triggers
For more than four decades, Dr. Dunbar has been a leading voice in puppy socialization, behavior prevention, and dog training education, helping improve the lives of dogs and their owners worldwide.
Veterinarian (Royal Veterinary College)
PhD in Animal Behavior (UC Berkeley)
Founder of the APDT
Pioneer of off-leash puppy socialization classes
120,000+ puppies trained through SIRIUS Puppy Training
