Resources
Training and Behavior
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers – www.apdt.com
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants – iaabc.org
- Fear Free Happy Homes – www.fearfreehappyhomes.com
- Ian Dunbar’s Dog Star Daily – www.dogstardaily.com
- AKC Canine Good Citizen test information:
Separation Anxiety Specialists
Muzzle Introduction / Cooperative Care
- The Muzzle Up Project– https://muzzleupproject.com/
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Deborah Jones, Ph.D. – www.k9infocus.com
Books
- Dogwise – www.dogwise.com
- Dr. Patricia McConnell – www.patriciamcconnell.com
- Recommended Reading List – View PDF
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior – www.avsab.org
- Humane Dog Training
- Dominance Position Statement
- Puppy Socialization Position Statement
- Positive Veterinary Care Position Statement
Other Helpful Websites
- Petfinder (adoptable animals) – www.petfinder.com
- PetSafe (Gentle Leaders, Premier Collars, interactive toys) – www.petsafe.net
Board and Train
- Board and Train Resources – View PDF
Health and Nutrition
- Whole Dog Journal – www.whole-dog-journal.com
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – www.ofa.org
- Cornell Canine Health Center – www.canine.vet.cornell.edu
- Morris Animal Foundation – www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
- Animal Poison Control Helpline – 888-426-4435 – www.petpoisonhelpline.com, www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
Spay/Neuter Research
- Early Spay/Neuter Considerations, Christine Zink DVM
- Dr. David Lane Research – view pdf
- Veterinary Village Research Links – https://www.smallanimalclinic.com/resources/spay-and-neuter-controversy
- July 2020 Frontiers in Veterinary Science article and study – https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full?fbclid=IwAR3YZyniTC8jkrZnCYs1yJ4oDIDOpVfi5dSzW96grT3g264Q43zfdGg8dws
Useful Handouts
Dog Sports and Competition
- American Kennel Club – www.akc.org
- North American Dog Agility Council – www.nadac.com
- National Association of Canine Scent Work – www.nacsw.net
- K9 Corps Agility – k9corps.club
- Local Agility Training
- Positive Gun Dog Training – www.positivegundogtraining.com
- Local Field Training
Indoor Pools / Water Sports / Dock Diving
- Clever K9’s (Kaukauna) – https://cleverk9s.com/
- Three Hounds Training Ground, LLC. (Plymouth, WI) – www.threehounds.com
- Pier Pups (Dock Diving) – www.pierpups.com
Therapy Dogs and Certification
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs – www.therapydogs.com
- Pet Partners – www.petpartners.org
- Love On A Leash – www.loveonaleash.org
- Therapy Dogs International – www.tdi-dog.org
- Therapy Dog Classes and Resources – View PDF
- Intermountain Therapy Animals (R.E.A.D. Program) – www.therapyanimals.org
Pet Loss and Grieving
- ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline – 877-474-3310 – www.aspca.org
- Pet Loss Support Hotline of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine – 607-253-3932
- Excellent book – Facing Farewell, Making the Decision to Euthanize Your Pet – Julie Reck, DVM
- Veterinary Wisdom – Helpful information on Pet Loss, Grieving, Support, End of Life Care and Euthanasia
- The Association For Pet Loss and Bereavement – www.aplb.org
- Virtual memorials and information on loss and grieving – www.rainbowbridge.com
- Virtual memorials – www.critters.com
Cat Behavior Consultants
- Cat Sense, Vonnie Keebaugh, CVT – 920-720-0678
- Better Together Animal Training, LLC – Cari Tetzlaff, B.A., KPA-CTP – trainbettertogether.com – 920-527-1557
House Rabbit Behavior and Information
- House Rabbit Society – www.rabbit.org
- Wisconsin House Rabbit Society – www.wisconsinhrs.org