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ANIMAL SHELTERS
PO Box 114
Farmington MN 55024
(612)463-8747
Shelters, Humane Organizations &
Rescue Networks
(Sandi Dremel)
Well done, comprehensive listing.
SmartTime 4
Life Campaign
ANIMAL WELFARE
ARTICLES
E-mail
(Robin Kovary)
Are You Ready For Your First Dog --
The Dog Zone
(Kerrin Winter)
Article Archive --
Canine Connections
Articles Archive
(Progressive Animal Welfare Society)
Canine Aggression -- Dog Owner's
Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Canine Character Test -- The Drives
--
Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Developmental Stages Of Puppies --
PAWS
The Dog Obedience and Training Page
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Recently updated, this informative and beautifully designed site has lots of reviewed
links, and info on dog training, dog activities & sports, and Shelties.
Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Oodles and oodles of excellent articles. A five-time Dog Writers Association of America
award winner.
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! -- Dog Magazine
E-mail
(Josephine Coombe)
Dog Training Library
(Mark Plonsky, PhD)
Excellent set of articles on many topics, including dog training, behavior, sports and
activities.
Dog Training -- Obedience
(Mark Plonsky, PhD)
A top notch must-visit page! Highly recommended.
The Dog Zone
E-mail
One of the best and most comprehensive sites on the internet. Great resource!
Finding A Good Puppy
Class
E-mail
(Barb McNinch)
Flying Dog Press --
Articles by Suzanne Clothier
Tele: (800) 7-FLY-DOG
Suzanne Clothier examines many rarely discussed issues pertaining to our relationship to
the dogs in our lives. Her articles are both moving and eye-opening. Very highly
recommended.
Help With Finding A New Dog --
Puppy & Dog Sources -- Dog Owner's Group
(Norma Bennett Woolf; Canis Major Publications)
Very informative articles about both reputable and disreputable sources for getting a
puppy. Excellent article! Highly recommended!
Housebreaking -- The Puppy Place
E-mail
(Brandy and Joe)
Comprehensive housetraining and crate training information.
Ingle & Mead's Puppy
Owner Education
Media Hound --
Front and Finish Dog Book Reviews
E-mail
(Heather Nadelman, PhD)
Heather Nadelman is bright, insightful, witty and astute. She is not only an excellent
writer, but is very knowledgable about dogs as well. Both her book reviews and other
articles pertaining to dogs are always packed full of information, and are very
entertaining to read. I highly recommend this site.
The Owner's Guide, Electronic
Edition
Oodles and oodles of excellent articles. A five-time Dog Writers Associations of
America award winner.
PetStation -- Dog Domain -- Library
Safe Airline Travel With Your Dog --
The Dog Zone
(David Deleissegues)
Search and Rescue --
SAR of British Columbia -- Articles Index
E-mail
(Ken Hill)
Teaching A Report System
--
Search and Rescue
(Gary Wilkes)
Treat Training -- Dog Owner's Guide
(Norma Bennett Woolf; Canis Major Publications)
What You Should Know
Before Getting A Pet
(Erin Miller)
Excellent article for anyone considering getting a puppy or dog.
WWW Virtual Library --
Animal Health, Well-Being & Rights
(Stephen Ronan)
ASSOCIATION & ORGANIZATIONS
The AKC National Breed Clubs
E-mail
American Animal Hospital Association
American Boarding Kennels Association
E-mail
American Canine Association, Inc.
E-mail
(Lisa Jennings)
American Canine Association --
Links To Other Web Sites
American Dog Breeders Association
P.O. Box 1771
Salt Lake City, Utah 84110
(801) 298-7513
American Dog Owners Association
E-mail
American Dog Trainers Network
E-mail
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
AKC telephone numbers to call
American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry
E-mail
American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
E-mail
American Veterinary Medical Association
ARK On-Line --
The Magazine For People Who Care About Animals
E-mail
The Association of Pet Behavior Counsellors
E-mail
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
British Flyball Association
E-mail
(Kevin Mc Nicholas)
British Flyball
Association Homepage
E-mail
(Ian Hogg)
Canadian Animal Network
Canine Companions for Independence
Ph.#: (800)572-2275
Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Ph: (317)494-8179
FAX:(317)494-9981
The Canine Health Network
Canine Resource and Referral Helpline
(Robin Kovary)
Delta Society
Dog Writers Association of America
E-mail
Many of America's most well-respected dog writers are members of this prestigious
association. Features an excellent newsletter, and an exciting annual awards dinner event.
DVG America -- Schutzhund
E-mail
(Bill Harper)
International All Breed Kennel
Club
Of America
E-mail
International Weight Pull Association
E-mail
(Ronald E. Bowser)
Kennel Club (Britain) Homepage
E-mail
(Tim Horan)
National Association of Dog
Obedience Instructors
(Kim Blyler, NADOI #358)
National Assoc. of Professional Pet Sitters
National Canine
Defence League
National Police Bloodhound Association Homepage
E-mail
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Pets Are Loving Support
Societies and Organizations
--
Animal Welfare and Animal Rights Links
E-mail
(Marina Haynes)
Therapy Dogs Incorporated
(307)638-3223
(Ann Butrick)
Therapy Dogs International
E-mail
Tele: (201)543-0888
(Ursela Kempe)
Union of Canine Organizations of Russia
E-mail
United Kennel Club
E-mail
(Pat Kalbaugh)
United States Dog Agility
Association
E-mail
Veterinary Specialty Organizations
-- AVMA
World Protection Dog Association
E-mail
BOOKS
(Gary Wilkes)
Direct Book Service --
Dog and Cat Book Catalog
E-mail
(Charlene & Larry Woodward)
The Dog & Cat Book Catalog offers a great selection of dog books, dog training videos,
booklets and training aids. They also stock Buster Cubes, clickers, and John Fisher discs.
Dog Lovers Bookshop
(Bern & Margot Marcowitz)
If you're looking for a book about dogs, visit the Dog Lovers Bookshop site, and if you
get a chance, visit their wonderful dog-friendly (and people-friendly!) bookshop in NYC.
In addition to their standard selection of dog books, they also stock rare and
out-of-print dog books, postcards, rubber stamps, stickers, and paperweights.
Don't Shoot The Dog!
(Karen Pryor)
Dog Writers Association of America
Many of America's most well-respected dog writers are members of this prestigious
association. Features an excellent newsletter, and an exciting annual awards dinner event.
Flying Dog Press
(Suzanne Clothier)
Suzanne Clothier examines many rarely discussed issues pertaining to our relationship to
the dogs in our lives. Her articles are both moving and eye-opening. Very highly
recommended.
Hoflin Publishers
Howell Books
Media Hound --
Front and Finish Dog Book Reviews
E-mail
(Heather Nadelman, PhD)
Heather Nadelman is bright, insightful, witty and astute. She is not only an excellent
writer, but is very knowledgable about dogs as well. Both her book reviews and other
articles pertaining to dogs are always packed full of information, and are very
entertaining to read. I highly recommend this site.
Pet Behavior Booklets --
Association Of Pet Behavior Counsellors
Pet Behavior Books --
Association Of Pet Behavior Counsellors
Sunshine Books
(Karen Pryor)
BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
Fights anti-dog and breed-specific legislation
The Dog Zone
E-mail
One of the best and most comprehensive sites on the internet. Great resource!
Dangerous Dog Legislation
(Cindy Goodman, American Kennel Club)
Dog Watch --
Breed-Specific Legislation Updates
(Julie King)
Think you're safe from breed-specific legislation? Over 24 different breeds have been
banned or severely restricted throughout various areas of the United States! Your breed
(or breed mix) could be next!
PageWatch!
--
Breed Specific Legislation Updates
Preservation Publishing --
Fighting Breed-Specific Bans
Jillian Cline and Mike Martindale have published 3 beautiful photo-filled books about
American Pit Bull Terriers (the ones the media never talks about), as well as numerous
pro-APBT products (tee-shirts, postcards, prints, etc.). The "Gus in the dark"
T-shirt is my favorite! Profits from these items are going to a very worthy cause: to
fight breed-specific legislation.
BREED-SPECIFIC SITES
American Pit Bull Terrier --
A Victim Of Bad Press --
Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Breed-Specific Sites -- The Dog InfoMAT
(Sandi Dremel)
Breed Standards -- World Wide WOOF
The Canine Web
(Terri Watson)
Greyhound Pets of America --
Adoption Center
Make Peace With Animals --
Retired Greyhounds
CATALOGS
Amazon Books
Cherrybrook
(800)524-0820
(201)689-7988
Direct Book Service --
Dog & Cat Book Catalog
E-mail
(Charlene & Larry Woodward)
The Dog & Cat Book Catalog offers a great selection of dog books, dog training videos,
booklets and training aids. They also stock Buster Cubes, clickers, and John Fisher discs.
Dog Lovers Bookshop
(Bern & Margot Marcowitz)
Tele: (212)594-3601
If you're looking for a book about dogs, visit the Dog Lovers Bookshop site, and if you
get a chance, visit their wonderful dog-friendly (and people-friendly!) bookshop in NYC.
In addition to their standard selection of dog books, they also stock rare and
out-of-print dog books, postcards, rubber stamps, stickers, and paperweights.
Drs. Foster & Smith
J and J Dog Supplies --
Dog Training Equipment
Janice DeMello Products and Services
E-mail
Tele (Kate Nehring): (805)386-4533
Legacy-By-Mail -- New Catalog!
E-mail
Max200 -- Obedience,
Agility,
Conformation & Flyball
Tele. (US & Canada): (800)446-2920
(Int'1): (201)983-0450
Pet Supply Catalogs
Sunshine Books
(Karen Pryor)
Whiskers Holistic Products for Pets
235 East 9th St.
New York, NY 10003
(212)979-2532
(800)WHISKERS
E-mail
CLICKER TRAINING
(Helix Fairweather)
Click and Treat Home Page
(Gary Wilkes)
ClickTrain Archives
(M. Shirley Chong)
ClickTrain List -- Frequently
Asked Questions
Clicker List Archives
Clicker Resources
(Gary Wilkes)
Clicker Training, Animal
Behavior, etc.
(Bob and Marian Bailey)
Clicker
Trainers
Clicker Training --
American Dog Trainers Network
(Robin Kovary)
Clicker Training
(Amy Hendrix)
Clicker Training Info
(Mark Plonsky, PhD)
Clicker Training Links
(Diane Blackman)
Clicker Training Puppies
Clickers Vs. Discs
Offers some good information about two dog training tools: the clicker, which uses a
reward marker, and the Disc, which uses a non-reward marker.
Don't Shoot The Dog!
(Karen Pryor)
Imprinted Clicker Source
(602)706-1884
(Laurie Coyle)
Introduction To Clicker Training
(Linda Michaels)
"Keeper Posts" -- ClickTrain
List
(Helix Fairweather)
Teaching Your Dog To Heel With
A Clicker
(Morgan Spector)
The Use Of Operant
Conditioning In Dog Training
(Kwan Leung)
Training Rescue Dogs With Clicker
Training
(Linda Copti)
DOG BOOK PUBLISHERS
(Gary Wilkes)
Doral Publications
Flying Dog Press
(Suzanne Clothier)
Foghorn Press
Hoflin Publishers
Howell Books
(800) 257-5755
Legacy By Mail
(888)876-9364
E-mail: lgcy@maui.net
Sunshine Books
(Karen Pryor)
SuperPuppy Press
(Nancy and Peter Vollmer)
E-mail
(760)489-1818
T.F.H. Publications Inc.
(201) 988-8400
DOG HUMOR
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Mary Jo Sminkey has added a great humor page to what is already one of the best and most
comprehensive dog-related sites on the internet.
Canine Comics -- The Pet
Channel
Groomers E-mail List Anonymous --
Are You Addicted?!
(Daryl Connor)
What a hoot! If you're addicted to your E-mail list, you gotta read this one!
How Many Internet Mail List
Subscribers Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?
(The Pet Groomer Pages)
K9 Quotes
Pet Humor Collection
(Harold Reynolds)
Scooter, The Talking Dog
E-mail
(Tom and Marion Petty)
Top 10 Ways The U.S. Would Be
Different
If The Next President Were A Dog
Top 20 Reasons Dogs Don't Use
Computers
You Know You've Gone To The Dogs When...
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
DOG RUNS AND DOG PARKS
(Robin Kovary)
Dog Run/Dog Park Reporter
E-mail
Comprehensive listing of dog runs and dog parks throughout the United States, with an
emphasis on New York City. This informative site by Martin Waxman offers detailed dog run
info, and covers topics such as: dog owner guidelines, sample dog run rules, maintenance
info, potential problems, area dog laws, special news flashes, and much more!
Marin County Dog Parks
(Marin Humane Society)
This is an excellent page pertaining to dog parks (in California). It includes: Community
benefits, the role of a dog park group, the ideal dog park, things to consider before
developing a dog park, and people/owner etiquette. The information this page offers can be
applied to almost any area of the country.
DOG SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Comprehensive page containing a huge selection of helpful agility-related information.
British Flyball Association
E-mail
(Kevin Mc Nicholas)
British Flyball
Association Homepage
E-mail
(Ian Hogg)
Canine Musical Freestyle Page
(Cycle)
Dog Play -- Links to Activities
To Do With Your Dog
E-mail
(Diane Blackman)
The Dog Obedience and Training Page
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Recently updated, this informative and beautifully designed site has lots of reviewed
links, and info on dog training, dog activities & sports, and Shelties.
Dog-Play
(Diane Blackman)
Excellent, comprehensive site with lots of great articles and reviewed links to hundreds
of other sites. Topics include: dog sports and activities, animal-assisted therapy, dog
obedience training, and much more!
DVG America -- Schutzhund
E-mail
(Bill Harper)
Frisbee Disc Dog Page
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
International Weight Pull Association
E-mail
(Ronald E. Bowser)
Mixed Breed Registries
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
United States Dog Agility Association
E-mail
Workingdogs.com
(Monica Klinkam)
DOG TRAINING & BEHAVIOR
All About Dogs! --
Basic & Advanced Dog Training
(Pat Kalbaugh)
AKC Canine Good Citizen
AKC Obedience Regulations
American Mixed-Breed Obedience Registry
American Dog Trainers Network --
Dog Training and Behavior
E-mail
(Robin Kovary)
Animal Behavior Links
E-mail
The Association of Pet Behavior Counsellors
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Behavior Problems --
Walton Family Dog Training
E-mail
Behavior Problems -- Rescued Dogs
(Gary L. Clemons, DVM)
Behavior: Understanding and Modifying
(Cindy Tittle Moore)
Behavior and Training
(Dr. Lowell Ackerman, DVM, PhD)
Campbell's Pet Behavior
Resources
(William Campbell)
Canine Aggression -- Dog Owner's
Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Canine Character Test -- The Drives
--
Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Canine Companions for Independence
(800)572-2275
Canine Good Citizen Test
(Chris Wallen)
Canine Resource and Referral Helpline
(Robin Kovary)
Canine Socialization and
Habituation -- APBC
(David Appleby)
An excellent must-read article! If you are a prospective puppy owner, a current puppy
owner, or a breeder, I urge you to read this article.
Can Training Be Holistic?
Good Trainers Have Good Observational Skills
(Laura Wallingford, Wolf Clan)
Do you really know your dog? Good training requires developing ones skills of observation.
This article is truly a *must-read* for anyone who trains dogs (including their own)!
Cheryl May's Dog Training Page
E-mail
Features lots of great articles about competition obedience training
Clicker Page
(Helix Fairweather)
Clickers Vs.
Discs
Offers some good information about two dog training tools: the clicker, which uses a
reward marker, and the Disc, which uses a non-reward marker.
Clicker Training --
American Dog Trainers Network
Offers lots of links to clicker training articles and resources. Ideal for anyone who
is either curious about or who already uses clicker training.
Clicker Training --
Non-Force Training Using Operant Conditioning
(Amy Hendrix)
Clicker Training Puppies
Confusing Consequences --
Behavioral Terminology
(Mark Plonsky, PhD)
Dog and Cat
Behavior --
Dr. Joel's Behavior Vet Center --
Clinical Ethology
(Dr. Joel Dehasse)
Does That Dog Bite? -- Bite
Prevention Tips
E-mail
(Tim Gutman, Mike Hughes, New Hamphire SPCA)
Dog Behavior and Training
Seminars & Conferences
E-mail
(Sandy Myers, Narnia)
Doggie Door to Canine Behavior
(Brandy & Joe)
The Dog InfoMat
E-Mail
(Sandi Dremel)
New and improved, this nicely designed site offers lots of dog-related links (with
reviews).
The Dog Obedience and Training Page
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Recently updated, this informative and beautifully designed site has lots of reviewed
links, and info on dog training, dog activities & sports, and Shelties.
Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Oodles and oodles of excellent articles. A five-time Dog Writers Associations of America
award winner.
Daniel Tortora, Ph.D. --
Animal Behaviorist & Dog Trainer
Ph. # (201)663-3385
One of the world's most renowned and well-respected animal behaviorists. Author of
"Help! This Animal is Driving Me Crazy" and "The Right Dog for You."
Dog Behavior & Training
Seminars & Conferences -- Narnia
E-mail
(Sandy Myers, Narnia)
Dog Bite Prevention
(Humane Society of the United States)
Doggie Door To Canine
Behavior
The Dog Patch
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Recently updated, this informative and beautifully designed site has lots of reviewed
links, and info on dog training, dog activities & sports, and Shelties.
The Dogpatch Doghouse
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Dog Training Library
(Mark Plonsky, PhD)
Dog Training and Trick Training --
Using A Motivational Approach
(Merja Tornikoski)
Dog Training Articles
(Mary Jo Sminkey)
Excellent set of training articles.
The Dog Zone
E-mail
One of the best and most comprehensive sites on the internet. Great resource!
Don't Shoot The Dog! --
The New Art Of Teaching & Training
(Karen Pryor)
DVG America -- Schutzhund
E-mail
(Bill Harper)
Finding A Good Puppy
Class
E-mail
(Barb McNinch)
Flying Dog Press
(Suzanne Clothier)
Suzanne Clothier examines many rarely discussed issues pertaining to our relationship to
the dogs in our lives. Her articles are both moving and eye-opening. Very highly
recommended.
Fox Trots With Wolves --
The Importance of Teaching The Behavior Before Giving The Command
(Gary Wilkes)
This excellent article demonstrates the absurdity of the traditional
"bark-the-command-to-the-dog-then-muscle-him-into-position" approach to dog
training. Anyone who trains dogs -- whether theirs or their clients' -- should read this
article.
German Obedience
Commands --
The GSD Web Site
(Rose and Patterson)
Housebreaking -- The Puppy Place
E-mail
(Brandy and Joe)
Comprehensive housetraining and crate training information.
Ingle & Mead's Puppy
Owner Education
Jack and Wendy Volhard
K9 Net UK
Media Hound --
Front and Finish Dog Book Reviews
E-mail
(Heather Nadelman, PhD)
Heather Nadelman is bright, insightful, witty and astute. She is not only an excellent
writer, but is very knowledgable about dogs as well. Both her book reviews and other
articles pertaining to dogs are always packed full of information, and are entertaining to
read. I highly recommend this site.
Mixed Breed Registries
Narnia Dog Training
National Association of Dog
Obedience Instructors
(Kim Blyler, NADOI #358)
The Obedience Home Page
(Heather Nadelman)
Obedience Training -- Three
Types Of Recalls
(Shirley Chong)
"On Good Behavior" -- Dog
Fancy Columns
(Gary Wilkes)
Gary Wilkes' books, videos and magazine articles are highly recommended to anyone living
with or working with dogs.
Operant Conditioning In
Dog Training
(Kwan Leung)
The Owner's Guide, Electronic
Edition
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Oodles and oodles of excellent articles. A five-time Dog Writers Association of America
award winner.
PAWS -- Developmental Stages Of
Puppies
Perfect Paws
Ph: (415)595-1962
(Gwen Bohnenkamp)
Pet Behaviour Centre
E- mail
(David Appleby)
Pet Behavior Booklets --
Association Of Pet Behavior Counsellors
Pet Behavior Books --
Association Of Pet Behavior Counsellors
Pet Behavior, Trainers & Consulting
--
Narnia
E-mail
(Sandy Myers, Narnia)
Pet Corner
(Dr. Lowell Ackerman)
Punishment -- How Not To Do It
(Gary Wilkes)
I highly recommend this very worthwhile article.
Puppyworks
(Kathleen Chin)
Reinforcement --
The Key To Successful Dog Training
E-mail
Rewards, Lures And Bribes
(Suzanne Clothier, Flying Dog Press)
Schutzhund
Search and Rescue --
SAR of British Columbia -- Articles Index
E-mail
(Ken Hill)
The Sound Leash --
Another Conditioned Reinforcer
If you are looking for an alternate non-verbal conditioned reinforcer (besides the
good ol' Clicker) for teaching and reinforcing commands, tricks and other desirable
behaviors, you might try the Sound Leash. Like the Clicker, it uses exclusively positive
reinforcement.
Teaching A Report System
--
Search and Rescue
(Gary Wilkes)
Teaching Your Dog To Heel With
A Clicker
(Morgan Spector)
The Tracking Page
Trainer Bios -- Puppyworks
Some of the very best world-renowned dog trainers and animal behaviorists are listed
here along with their bios.
Training Tips -- Dog-E-Zine
Training Page - - Amy Hendrix
Training The
Aggressive Dog -- Dogs UK
(Barbara Colledge)
Training Your Dog
(Cindy Tittle Moore)
Great page! Includes dog training tips, information on behavioral terminology, dog
training methodologies, and a brief list of recommended dog training & behavior books.
Cindy Tittle Moore is well-known for her extraordinarily comprehensive web site which
covers virtually all things canine.
Treat Training -- Dog Owner's Guide
(Canis Major Publications; Norma Bennett Woolf)
Trick Training (And Other
Constructive Training Outlets For Your Dog)
(Merja Tornikoski)
The Use of Operant
Conditioning
In Dog Training
(Kwan Leung)
Vallee Companion Dogs -- Training
Tips
E-mail
(Marcia Vallee)
Volhard Modified Canine
Personality Quiz
When To Say "No!" --
Literally
(Gary Wilkes)
Your Dog Training Questions Answered
-- David The Dogman
DOG VIDEOS
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
E-MAIL LISTS
FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS
(Suzanne Clothier)
The Fine Art Of Observation
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