Resources

Training and Behavior

• Association of Professional Dog Trainers – www.apdt.com
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - iaabc.org
• Ian Dunbar’s Dog Star Daily – www.dogstardaily.com
• AKC Canine Good Citizen test information:
  • http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/cgc-test-items-and-pledge
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msCT5vDYYHQ

Books

• Dogwise – www.dogwise.com
• Dr. Patricia McConnell – www.patriciamcconnell.com
• Recommended Reading List

American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior – www.avsabonline.org
• How To Choose a Trainer
• Dominance Position Statement
• Punishment Position Statement
• Puppy Socialization Position Statement
• Positive Veterinary Care Position Statement

Other Helpful Websites

• Petfinder (adoptable animals) – www.petfinder.com
• Soft Touch Concepts (SENSE-ation harnesses) – www.softouchconcepts.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
• Tufts University – www.vetnutrition.tufts.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
• 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

• Pet Friendly Shopping

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

• Swimdog Wellness Center (Appleton, WI) – www.swimdogwellness.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 in the Area

• Cat Sense, Vonnie Keebaugh, CVT – www.catsense2me.com
• Fox Valley Cat Clinic, Dr. Maureen Flatley – www.foxvalleycatclinic.com

House Rabbit Behavior and Information

• House Rabbit Society - www.rabbit.org
• Wisconsin House Rabbit Society - www.wisconsinhrs.org