Breeds & Breeder
www.AKC.org Breeds, Breeders, Rescue
www.ukcdogs.com Breeds, Breeders
www.infodog.com 166 CT Breeders
www.arba.org Am. Rare Breed Association
Shelters & Adoption
www.nebcr.org New England Border Collie Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/tag.html Trumbull Animal Group
www.Adopt-aDog.org Adopt-a-Dog Inc, Greenwich
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CT161.html New Leash on Life, Stratford
Fairfield Animal Control, Fairfield,CT
http://www.bptanimalcontrol.com/ Bridgeport Animal Control
Puppies
Puppy Problems; when normal puppy behavior becomes a problem. (chewing, jumping, digging, elimination, confinement & vocalization)
Temperament; all dogs are not created equal
Games to Play
Tug
Chase (toys on a string)
Retrieve
Scent
Hide & Seek
On Target
Tricks
Interactive Toys
Communicating with your dog
Leadership skills can be learned
Learning = consequence. Learning is also effected by: drives, intelligence, prior learning, temperament, structure, health, hormones and age.
Terms to know:
Reinforcement
Punishment
Negative
Positive
Conditioned Reinforcer
Cue
Targeting, a fast and fun training method
Default Hand
Default Remote (pawn & wand)
Remote by name
Veterinarians & Medical Websites
www.merckvetmanual.com Merck Vet Manual
www.ctvet.org for Connecticut Vet Search
www.ahvma.org The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
www.aspca.org Animal Poison Control Center
Therapists, Certified Canine Physical Therapists
www.wizardofpaws.net Colchester, CT
www.pawsnpaddle.com New Milford, CT.
www.mydogswims.com Randolph, NJ
Diet & Nutritional Support
Recommended Reading & Viewing
www.dogwise.com books and videos
www.whole-dog-journal.com A great journal covering, health, nutrition, training, activities & new products.
Toxic foods and plants for dogs
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WndJLJD8R9k
