The Classics
The Classics
·www.akc.org â The American Kennel Club is the regulatory body for the sport of purebred dogs
·www.akcchf.org â The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
·www.Merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp â The Merck Veterinary Manual
·www.akccar.org â The place to get information about a microchip for your dog
·www.avma.org â The American Veterinary Medical Association
·www.ahvma.org â The American Holistic Veterinarian Association
·www.petinsurance.com â For pet health insurance options
·www.westminsterkennelclub.org/ â The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Books, Gifts & Supply Companies
·www.drsfostersmith.com â A full range of canine supplies
·www.cherrybrook.com â Wonderful line of grooming and show products
·www.petsmart.com â Great pet products and for former R.C. Steele customers
·www.dogshowtravel.com â Send yourself on a dog show adventure                   Â
·www.animalshealing.com â Body work for dogs video
·www.wiley.com, www.bowtiepress.com and www.thf.com â Publishes books on dog care and training
·www.dogwise.com â For âall things dogsâ especially books
·www.Funstufffordogs.com â For great doggie gifts
·www.dogbedworks.com â The best and very chic of dog beds
·www.Fuzzytummy.com â The online store which offers a breath treat called âGreeniesâ at a good discount price
·http://www.onlynaturalpet.com â For âGrizzly Salmon Oilâ for the coat
Just Plain Funny
·www.lifegem.com â Turn your petâs ashes into a diamond
·www.AnimalAttractions.com â Online dating service for pet owners
·www.petcustody.com â âWeâre one of the familyââ¢, after the dating service fails
·www.petparadiseresort.com/camera_one.htm â While vacationing owners can log on to the pet cam at Pet Paradise Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, Florida and catch a glimpse of their cat or dog at play
·www.petfit.com â For complete results of the fat dog study
·http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/dog_lawn_problems.html â Describes in great detail why your lawn turns brown from dog urine
·www.doglitter.com â For products and the training tips on litter training
Doggie Camps and Vacations
·www.caninewatersports.com â Home of Splash Camp
·www.campgonetothedogs.com â A Vermont experience
·www.dogpaddlingadventures.com â White water adventures with your dog
·www.dogscouts.com â For a miniâcamp in your neck of the woods.
·www.dogloverscompanion.com â Travel guides for dogâfriendly places
·http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/ â Information on Connecticut state parks and forests. A great place to hike with your dogs
·http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2003/pub/Chap435.htm â Before you hike go to the current leash laws for Connecticut under section 22â364.
Health and Safety
·www.dogownersdigest.com â Read up as to how much chocolate is harmful for your dog
·http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc â Visit the ASPCA poison control center for more information on how to treat a poisoned dog
·http://www.vetref.net/articles/_articles/heimlich.html â For photos on performing the Heimlich Maneuver
·www.barkleigh.com â To order âCanine CPR, Know How to Respond Quicklyâ
·http://us.merial.com/pet_owners/promotions/index.asp â Visit Merial (the makers of Heartgard® and Frontline®) for the latest offers available through your veterinarian
·www.petcaredirect.com â Check for discount prices for Heartgard
·http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/locator/locator_form.asp â To find the Wellness distributor near you
·www.thepetcenter.com/exa/oralhealth.html â For an excellent website with pictures and detailed explanations of oral problems and products
Collars and Gear
·www.smithmorrow.com â for a very functional slipâsnap collar
·www.diva-dog.com â For lizard skin and other fashion collars
·www.alpenschatz.com/collars.htm â For authentic Swiss cow collars
·www.aboutdogtraining.com â For a great training collar from the Triple Crown Academy
Purebred Dog Rescue and AKC Breeders
·www.ygrr.org â Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
·http://www.essrescue.org/ â The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club of America recommends this website in New England for rescue or another independent group at http://www.springerrescue.org/
·www.akc.org/classified â Breeder listings of AKC litters
Wishing a Happy New Year to all of you Living with Dogs!
Lisa Peterson, a longâtime breeder of Norwegian Elkhounds, is the Manager of Club Communications at the American Kennel Club. Contact her at ask@lisaâpeterson.com or Dogma Publishing, P.O. Box 307, Newtown, CT 06470