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:
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
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
- 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
Testimonials
Thank you Jody for all of your amazing lessons and tips with training. Everything you taught just flowed from one step to the next, right from the start. We began puppy classes and continued the classes, and now Apollo has easily passed Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dogs-Inc, and is a certified...
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