The Classics

·www.akc.org – The American Kennel Club is the regulatory body for the sport of purebred dogs

·www.akcchf.org – The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

·www.Merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp – The Merck Veterinary Manual

·www.akccar.org – The place to get information about a microchip for your dog

·www.avma.org – The American Veterinary Medical Association

·www.ahvma.org – The American Holistic Veterinarian Association

·www.petinsurance.com – For pet health insurance options

·www.westminsterkennelclub.org/ – The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Books, Gifts & Supply Companies

·www.drsfostersmith.com – A full range of canine supplies

·www.cherrybrook.com – Wonderful line of grooming and show products

·www.petsmart.com – Great pet products and for former R.C. Steele customers

·www.dogshowtravel.com – Send yourself on a dog show adventure                    

·www.animalshealing.com – Body work for dogs video

·www.wiley.com, www.bowtiepress.com and www.thf.com – Publishes books on dog care and training

·www.dogwise.com – For “all things dogs” especially books

·www.Funstufffordogs.com – For great doggie gifts

·www.dogbedworks.com – The best and very chic of dog beds

·www.Fuzzytummy.com – The online store which offers a breath treat called “Greenies” at a good discount price

·http://www.onlynaturalpet.com – For “Grizzly Salmon Oil” for the coat

Just Plain Funny

·www.lifegem.com – Turn your pet’s ashes into a diamond

·www.AnimalAttractions.com – Online dating service for pet owners

·www.petcustody.com – “We’re one of the family”™, after the dating service fails

·www.petparadiseresort.com/camera_one.htm – 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 – For complete results of the fat dog study

·http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/dog_lawn_problems.html – Describes in great detail why your lawn turns brown from dog urine

·www.doglitter.com – For products and the training tips on litter training

Doggie Camps and Vacations

·www.caninewatersports.com – Home of Splash Camp

·www.campgonetothedogs.com – A Vermont experience

·www.dogpaddlingadventures.com – White water adventures with your dog

·www.dogscouts.com – For a mini–camp in your neck of the woods.

·www.dogloverscompanion.com – Travel guides for dog–friendly places

·http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/ – 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 – Before you hike go to the current leash laws for Connecticut under section 22–364.

Health and Safety

·www.dogownersdigest.com – Read up as to how much chocolate is harmful for your dog

·http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc – Visit the ASPCA poison control center for more information on how to treat a poisoned dog

·http://www.vetref.net/articles/_articles/heimlich.html – For photos on performing the Heimlich Maneuver

·www.barkleigh.com – To order “Canine CPR, Know How to Respond Quickly”

·http://us.merial.com/pet_owners/promotions/index.asp – Visit Merial (the makers of Heartgard® and Frontline®) for the latest offers available through your veterinarian

·www.petcaredirect.com – Check for discount prices for Heartgard

·http://www.oldmotherhubbard.com/locator/locator_form.asp – To find the Wellness distributor near you

·www.thepetcenter.com/exa/oralhealth.html – For an excellent website with pictures and detailed explanations of oral problems and products

Collars and Gear

·www.smithmorrow.com – for a very functional slip–snap collar

·www.diva-dog.com – For lizard skin and other fashion collars

·www.alpenschatz.com/collars.htm – For authentic Swiss cow collars

·www.aboutdogtraining.com – For a great training collar from the Triple Crown Academy

Purebred Dog Rescue and AKC Breeders

·www.ygrr.org – Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue

·http://www.essrescue.org/ – 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 – Breeder listings of AKC litters

Wishing a Happy New Year to all of you Living with Dogs!

Lisa Peterson, a long–time breeder of Norwegian Elkhounds, is the Manager of Club Communications at the American Kennel Club. Contact her at ask@lisa–peterson.com or Dogma Publishing, P.O. Box 307, Newtown, CT 06470