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Everything About Your Pets
Some of our favorite web sites for getting information about all sorts of pet related topics, from health and behavior to training, to playtime ideas. The following sites have a little bit of everything.  Enjoy!

The Messybeast Guide to Cats  
Dog message boards
Dog Facts and Resources by PAWS.org  
Canis Major's On-line Guide to Dog Ownership   
Professional Articles on Pet Care and Behavior at Petfinder  
ASPCA Pet Care Pages  
Looking for a Dog Name?   
Humane Society of the US Pet Care Pages  
What Sort of Cat do You Have?  
SSPCA's Comprehensive Guide to Cats   
Pet Place Dog Center  
Pet Place Cat Center  
Cat Behavior and Health Tips   


Housebreaking 
Great sites with helpful techniques and effective methods to housebreak your pet, keeping you and your pet happy in the process.

A Guide to Happy Housebreaking  
Re-housetraining an adult shelter dog  


All About Puppies
Puppies need special care and attention.  These sites help guide you in caring for your new addition.

Stages of Puppy Development - birth to 18 months.   
Puppy Proofing Your Home  
My Puppy Nips Me   
Puppy 101 by Dog Days Behavior Center   


Crate Training
An incredibly useful tool to keep your pets safe (and your possessions, too) during the initial transition, housebreaking, and puppyhood periods. 

Crate Training- American Dog Trainers Network   
SSPCA Crating Tips   
Everything You Could Want to Know About Crate Training   


Teaching Proper Behaviors
Education and training tools for your pet.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Program    
Dog Logic Guide to Obedience   


Fun Ways to Spoil your Pet
Everyone can benefit from a little pampering from time to time!

Pampered Puppy Shopping   
Kong Toys for your Pet
Cats Play   


Natural Dog Care
Caring for your pet naturally.

Whole Dog Journal   
The Holistic Dog Website   
Ingredient Comparisons of Top Dog Food Brands    


Spay and Neuter Information
Understand why spaying and neutering is good for your pet, for you, and for your community.

Spay/Neuter Myths   
Health and Behavior Benefits of Spaying and Neutering    
Benefits of Desexing Your Cat   
What is neutering and what does it do?    
More Myths and Facts About Spaying/Neutering   


Outdoor/Backyard Dogs
Issues to consider before you decide to leave your dog outside for long periods of time.

Outdoor Dogs  
Inside or Outside?   


Training Libraries On-line
Comprehensive sites that are packed full of training information to get you and your dog moving towards a great relationship

The Leerburg On-Line Training Library  
Dog Logic Training FAQ's 


Dog Always Pulls on Walks!
All dogs can learn to walk without pulling.  Here's how.

My Dog Drags Me Around on Walks! 
Walking Without Pulling   
Canis Major Guide to Walking the Dog   
Teach your dog to Walk without Pulling   


Who's the Boss Here, Anyway?
Have a dog that won't listen, or maybe growls at inappropraite times?  Dominance, aggression, and other questionable behaviors can be fixed.  Here's some help dealing with them.

Nothing In Life Is Free    
Understanding Canine Aggression The Dominant Dog    
The Right Way to Play with A Dominant Dog    
Defining and Handling Dog Aggression   


Bringing Your New Pet Home
To keep the peace, introduce pets to your home and to each other, slowly and in a "pet-friendly" way.

Bringing a new Dog into a Home with Other Dogs   
Introducting your New Dog to Other Pets   
Helping the New Pet Adjust to your Home   
Canine Rivalry   
Introducing Dogs and Cats  
A Dog's First Days In Your Home   


First Aid
The following site provides a list of guidelines you can use when presented with an injured or ill pet.  Please remember that this is to be used as a guide and is not a substitute for visiting your veterinarian!

First Aid for Pets  


Dog Breeds- Specific Information
Find out about different breeds and their unique traits.

Breed-specific Profiles   
AKC's Officially Recognized Breeds   


 
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