
The links below can help you learn about what’s really involved in breeding your
dog, what to feed your dog, how to keep your dog safe (and help her when she
needs first aid), how to teach your kids about appropriate behavior with dogs,
how to travel with your dog, and much more. There’s a wealth of information
here, so start surfing!
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
This nonprofit association is a clearinghouse on information to help those
suffering the loss of a pet. You can find support groups, chat rooms,
counselors, and much more.
The Barking Lot.
Pamela Dennison believes that "if you don't have time to train your dog, get a
stuffed animal!" And we would have to agree, since many dogs that end up in
shelters are surrendered because they "misbehave" -- i.e., their owners have not
bothered to train them. What approach is best? Pamela believes in positive
training, and you'll find lots of information about using positive methods to
train your dog on this site. Pamela also provides extensive answers to training
questions on this page. All dogs deserve the right to learn to be good citizens!
This is an excellent site to help you get started!
Blind Dogs.
This is a wonderful site for people who own or are thinking of adopting a blind
dog. A lot of useful information, as well as support. Blind dogs can live long
and happy lives, as this website makes abundantly clear!
Care for Animals. Animal
Safety Tips. A comprehensive animal safety site, with tips on poison
control, safe travel, home safety, and so on. First aid basics too!
The Dog
Center. This web site has dozens of articles on canine first aid, illnesses,
and behavior. Here are links to some important first-aid articles:
CPR for Dogs:
Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs:
First Aid for Dogs:
Dogs and Diets. Basic info about
the different types of dog food.
Dogs with
Disabilities. Meet Seymour, the 17-year-old "disabled" dachshund who found a
new life after he got a cart. He is the inspiration for this site, which
provides useful information on caring for a disabled dog and links to dog
disability sites.
Dog Food Comparison
Charts. This is THE website for learning
all about what's in that can or bag of dog food in your pantry. Highly
informative, easy to navigate. Click on Dog Food Analysis for all the
facts, and be sure to check out the ingredient known as "animal digest" (or
"poultry digest"), which you will find in the ingredients list of many dog foods
and treats. May change the way you feed your dog!
Estate Planning for
Dogs. A professor of law provides detailed information on how to ensure your
dog's care in the event of your death.
Finding a Lost Pet.
We hope you never have to use this web page, but if your dog or cat is lost, the
information here will help you bring your loved one home. It's amazingly
comprehensive, and there are ideas you probably haven't thought of.
Heal-A-Pet. The Heal-A-Pet page
offers "remote healing" for your sick or injured pet at no charge. You can think
of it as kind of a prayer circle for pets. Some of our members swear by it.
Health Education. Got a question about
a health issue? Want to do research on a drug your vet or a friend has
recommended? This site, maintained by the Drs. Foster and Smith of catalogue
fame, is full of specific medical information for pets of all kinds.
How to Love Your Dog. This wonderful site
is for kids! It teaches children respect for dogs and provides thought-provoking
lessons and stimulating activities for kids and their own dogs.

Names for
Your Dog. This is an interesting and fun Web site, with lots and LOTS of
potential names, in many languages, for your new dog.
Nothing in Life
Is Free (NILIF). Here is a link to a basic behavior modification program
that many of our members absolutely swear by! It's simple, nonconfrontational,
and easy to implement, and it gets results!
Pet Guardian Angels of America. This site has it all--rescue links (for our feline friends, as well as dogs), health hints, photos, discussions of timely topics (puppy mill legislation, antifreeze dangers), and links to other sites. You can find info here not only on dogs and cats, but also on birds, fish, reptiles, and other pets. This is also the place to go to order those helpful stickers that alert firefighters and police officers to the presence of your pets. A very informative site!
Pets Welcome. A terrific resource for
those wanting to take their pets with them on their travels! Find accommodations
that accept pets and even make reservations on-line via this site! You can even
specify the kind of place you want to stay in—a B&B, rental cottage, or hotel!
Take Your Pet. A travel club (you have to
join) for people who want to travel with their pets. You can find lodgings, read
what others who have stayed there have to say, get discounts at pet-friendly
establishments, and find groomers, vets, kennels, and other resources to help
you enjoy your vacation.
Training Your Dog. A
series of articles on all aspects of dog training, from basic puppy training to
handling aggression to whether punishment is ever justified. An outstanding
site, and a must for all dog owners!
Veterinary
Medical Information. Another excellent resource for information on canine
diseases and other medical conditions; easy to use, extensive information.
Virtual Breeding.
One of the most innovative and helpful sites on the web! Thinking of breeding
your dog but have no experience in breeding? On this site, you can walk through
a virtual scenario in which you are asked to make breeding decisions, so that
you can learn exactly what’s involved in breeding before you breed. Don’t miss
this one!
