Resources/ Links

Information about Animal Behavior and Training

Dr. P’s Dog Training

Dumb Friends League Pet Behavior Advice

No Dog Bites

Information about Dog Health

American Heartworm Society

Animal Planet’s Dog Health Center

Common Dog Health Complications

Animal Welfare Sites

Best Friends Animal Society

The Humane Society of the United States

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Information on Puppy Mills

The Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project

Prisoners of Greed

Stop Puppy Mills

Great Reading for Dog Owners

Books by Dr. Patricia McConnell (link to her site):

How to Be the Leader of the Pack and Have Your Dog Love You For It

Family Friendly Dog Training: A Six Week Program for You and Your Dog

Way to Go! How to Housetrain a Dog of Any Age

Feisty Fido:  Help for the Leash-Aggressive Dog

I’ll Be Home Soon: How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears

For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend

How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend, by the Monks of New Skete

Katz on Dogs: A Commonsense Guide to Training and Living with Dogs, by Jon Katz

Parenting Your Dog, by Trish King

Petiquette:  Solving Behavior Problems in Your Multi-Pet Household, by Amy Shojai

The Power of Positive Dog Training, by Pat Miller