GREAT PET RESOURCES

Great Training Books
Find these books at Dogwise, All Things Dog!

  • The Culture Clash – Jean Donaldson
  • Don’t Shoot the Dog – Karen Pryor
  • Positive Puppy Training Works – Joel Walton
  • Dog-Friendly Dog Training – Andrea Arden
  • The Power of Positive Dog Training – Pat Miller
  • Positive Perspectives – Pat Miller
  • Before You Get Your Puppy – Ian Dunbar
  • Click for Joy – Melissa Alexander

Behavior Challenges:

  • The Cautious Canine – Patricia McConnell
  • Mine! – Jean Donaldson
  • The Bark Stops Here – Terry Ryan
  • Fiesty Fido – McConnell and London
  • Fastidious Feline – Patricia McConnell
     

General Dog Behavior:

  • Bones Would Rain From the Sky – Suzanne Clothier
  • The Other End of the Leash – Patricia McConnell
  • Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home – Rupert Sheldrake
  • The Bark magazine, www.thebark.com, The “New Yorker” of dog magazines
  • Whole Dog Journal -  A great selection of current information on health, nutrition, and training.
     

Rescue Organizations

  • Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
  • Humane Society of the United States
  • Petshelter.org  This is where I found my first dog, Mango.
  • PAWS - Find out about volunteer opportunities or check out dogs available for adoptions through Progressive Animal Welfare Society.
  • Seattle Animal Shelter -  This is where I found my second dog, Tigger! Seattle Animal Shelter has a fabulous foster program. If you have the ability to temporarily take care of cats or dogs, please check them out. It is a very rewarding experience, and you could save the life of a sick, injured, or behaviorally challenged dog or cat.
     

Seattle Dog Stuff

Good Pet Food

  • Smiley Dog - Home delivery of food and toys in Seattle area
  • Flint River Ranch’s site has a great information section on ingredients commonly found in dog food. They manufacture a very good quality food that they will ship to your door. This is what Mango and Tigger eat – it’s good stuff!

Online Resources
www.dogtrainersearch.com   Find a pet professional near you
The Dog Trainer Search : Dog training information & more
Dog Training Resource Directory Dogs for Sale - Find out important information you should know before you buy a pet shop dog.
PeopleWithPets.com
PuppySites.Com - The Dog Lover's Online Directory! If you are looking for a dog-related website, this is a great place to start. We're a large and resourceful directory with a personal touch!  Meetpaws.com Dog Friendly Information
Meetpaws.com introduces pet-friendly accommodations, hotels, B&B, dog travel, dog daycare, dog training, dog off-leash parks, dog rescue organizations, new puppy tips, and more.

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