- Organizations and Agencies
- Training Web Sites
- Equipment
- Nutrition
- Books and Magazines
Organizations and Agencies:
American Kennel Club http://www.akc.org/
Association of Pet Dog Trainers http://www.apdt.com/
Therapy Dogs International http://www.tdi-dog.org/
The Delta Society http://www.deltasociety.org/
North American Dog Agility Council http://www.nadac.com/
United States Dog Agility Association http://www.usdaa.com/
ASPCA (Organization helping to prevent cruelity to animals) http://www.aspca.org/
Training Web Sites:
Agility Ability http://www.agilityability.com/
Clicker Training (Karen Pryor) http://www.clickertraining.com/
Clean Run Agility http://www.cleanrun.com/
How to Help Fearful Dogs http://www.fearfuldogs.com/
Equipment:
Premier (Gentle Leader and the Easy-Walk Harness) http://www.premier.com/
Boomerang Tags (unbreakable pet id tags) http://www.boomerangtags.com/
Agility Equipment http://www.weave-poles.com/
Really great leather leashes! http://leerburg.com/leashes.htm
Kong Toys http://www.kongcompany.com/
Nutrition:
Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog
Some foods which are edible for humans, and even other species of animals, can pose hazards for dogs because of their different metabolism.
NO Chocolate
NO Onions
NO Grapes or Raisins
Allergies?? Corn, Wheat and Soy Free Dry Dog Foods
Corn, soy, and wheat are three of the biggest culprits as far as food allergies in dogs go, and finding a brand of dry dog food that is free of these ingredients can be tricky. Itchy, red, flakey skin, and a dull coat are common symptoms of food allergies. Below is a list of dog foods that are free from corn soy and wheat. Always check the ingredients on your dog's food, and always check with your veterinarian to eliminate other health problems that may be causing dermatitis.
BLUE BUFFALO
What to Avoid in Dry Dog Foods:
No generic fats or proteins (foods need to say what type of meat, such as "lamb", "chicken", or "fish". "Meat" is not specific enough)
Avoid foods that use corn or corn gluten meal |
No meat by-products
No BHA, BHT or Ethoxyquin (artificial preservatives)
No artificial colors, no sugars and sweeteners (such as corn syrup, sucrose, ammoniated glycyrrhizin)
As few grains as possible (the first ingredient listed should be some type of meat)
Books:
Most of these books can be purchased online at: http://www.dogwise.com
Magazines:
NOTE: The Web sites listed above are intended as resources only. They are not a substitute for professional veterinary care. We recommended consulting a certified animal trainer before beginning any pet training program.
