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Susan Garrett is a world champion dog agility trainer who has also competed in obedience and flyball. She has trained thousands of dogs via her workshops and online training. Her courses are perfect for pet dogs of all kinds and are a great foundation for competition dogs. She has an excellent understanding of dog behavior and has helped many, many dogs with behavior problems, including her own rescue dogs. Susan’s DogsThat programs are my favorite. The courses are inexpensive, well organized, and each one builds on the other. They are time limited to encourage you to move on. Susan has many free resources including her excellent podcasts which are easy to search. All training is positive and games-based.
Susan Garrett’s Muzzle Training for Dogs Resources – DogsThat
“Barking, Lunging, Distracted, Anxious, Not Listening… You Name It, We’ll Solve It.” This is Dr. Tom Mitchell’s group which is focused on solving behavior problems with live group learning, courses, and group interaction on the Facebook page. It’s a great resource for a monthly fee or purchase a lifetime access course. The weekly HMD podcast if free from your podcast provider.
This is Dr. Tom Mitchell’s behavior specialty practice for dogs who have more challenging behavior issues. Dr. Tom’s team of veterinarians can solve any behavior problem. They do this with a practical, easy to understand concept, games-based protocols, which give real life results. This is all done via online consultations.
Absolute-Dogs makes dog training fun and rewarding for both owner and dog. From solving behavior problems, to agility, nose work, obedience, tricks, and more, there are courses and programs for everyone. Start with the Sexier than a Squirrel online course for “naughty but nice” dogs. It’s very inexpensive, lifetime access, and will give you a good overview of how games-based learning works. Join the Games Club to access even more content and live help sessions. Check out the Free Resources tab on the website.
Nancy Lilly is devoted to helping animals live a better life. She now offers massage therapy for dogs and cats, either in your home or here at the clinic.
Boarding and Dog Training
Game on Puppy is a great book for dogs of any age. Learn from the best. Dr. Tom is a veterinary behavior specialist and trainer. Lauren is a world champion agility trainer with expertise in “naughty but nice” dogs with behavior challenges. Check out the other books by Tom and Lauren on the AD website.
The Kitten Lady has been saving lives and teaching others how to save lives of the tiniest, most vulnerable felines. Her website is a huge recourse for anyone who finds a single kitten or a whole litter. She has lots of videos on her website and now has it all written down in her wonderful new book Tiny but Mighty. Purchase the book, visit her website, and/or go to a seminar. Beyond kittens, she teaches how to work with and develop TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs to help end the cycle of feline overpopulation and homelessness.
This is our new favorite book about dogs, how they think, why they behave the way they do, and how to work with them to develop a great relationship, create good dog citizens, prevent problems and solve problem behaviors. Dr. Swanson is an expert with years of practical experience. Her book is practical and packed full of important information. You can read the first 2 chapters on her website. We love this book so much we have it at the clinic for $16, a lower cost than Amazon. We also have donated copies to local libraries.
A wealth of resources from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), including pet care resources, information on breed, behavior, disease, animal bond, nutrition, pet care tips, preventive care info, adoption, relocation and travel tips, as well as a section dedicated to children, which contains a variety of fun animal-related games and activities.
The Veterinary Partner website provides pet owners with information about general pet health and care, nutrition, behavior, first aid and emergency preparedness, medications and various medical conditions. Whatever you’re looking for, if it’s information that will make your pet happier and healthier, you’ll find it here! Try browsing around in the Pet Connection with nationally syndicated pet expert and author Gina Spadafori. You can even submit your question to be answered by a veterinary professional.
Petplace.com is the premier web destination for people who love their animal companions. More than 85 veterinarians, including many veterinary specialists, have written for Petplace.com, building an ever-growing library of over 10,000 veterinarian approved articles to peruse and select from. Petplace offers the most comprehensive resource for pet health and wellness articles, as well as over 4,000 heartwarming pet stories that will make you, laugh, cry and feel good inside. If you are “PetCrazy”, then Petplace.com is for you!
This is an excellent online resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides a helpful quick reference list of common plants that are known to be poisonous to pets. It also provides further information regarding symptoms and the degree of toxicity.
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a group of compassionate volunteers who are professionally trained in pet bereavement counseling. The APLB is unique, and its services are free and available to anyone grieving a beloved pet. The website incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of all of the members of the online community. It offers a wealth of information and resources meant to assist in dealing with the grief of losing a pet.
