
Below are some useful, interesting, and fun links.
- Animal Behavior Network
Dr Luescher on "The Dog Whisperer" - Animal Behavior Society
The Animal Behavior Society was founded in 1964 to promote the study of animal behaviour in the broadest sense, including studies using descriptive and experimental methods under natural and controlled conditions. - ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
We are your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit c - Association of Professional Dog Trainers
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. - Ban Shock Collars
The intent of this site is in the short term to discourage people from using shock devices and in the longer term to promote a ban on the sale and use of shock collars. - BeBusinessed.com
Resource Guide: Raising a Dog on a Budget - Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers
The CAPPDT was created to give dog obedience trainers and instructors the opportunity of belonging to a cohesive group of like-minded people; to provide a forum whereby professional pet dog trainers can be educated, exchange and generate ideas and network - Canine Dominance: Is the Concept of the Alpha Dog Valid?
Current research challenges the idea of the alpha dog, by Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
History of CCPDT The CCPDT's certification program was the first national certification for dog trainers. Until the creation of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no nationally available certification process for d - Chaser & Prof Pilley
Chaser the Border Collie knows over 1,000 words. - Clicker Training
Karen Pryor's Clickertraining.com with resources - Dog Star Daily
Dr Ian Dunbar's online dog training magazine, full of free dog training articles, audios and videos. - Dognition
About canine cognition. How well do you know your dog? - Dogs for Kids Resource Guide
Where to Find a Dog - Learning Dog Needs - Teaching Your Dog - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
The IAABC was founded in 2004 , recognizing that the practice of assisting the public with companion animal behavior problems was a growing field that encompassed many different professionals: veterinarians, animal trainers, animal shelter employees, acad - International Wolf Center
The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. - Karen Pryor Academy For Animal Training & Behavior
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior is an educational institution that teaches inspired animal training through innovative programs designed for both experienced and aspiring teachers. We advance the field of force-free training through com - Legacy Canine - Terry Ryan
Terry Ryan has been a dog training class instructor since 1968. Through Legacy, Terry teaches pet dog classes, writes books, presents national and international seminars and workshops, hosts interns, consults. - Shaw TV
Chicken Camp - Vancouver Island Animal Training Association
The purpose of VIATA is to promote humane scientific reward-based training, and animal handling on Vancouver Island. VIATA was created as a local forum and resource for professionals in the animal care field and concerned individuals alike. - Welfare in Dog Training
The aim of this web-site is to provide the media and members of the public with more information about the behaviour of dogs, the possible consequences of using aversive training techniques, and where to go for appropriate advice on training and behaviour

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