RESOURCES

SmartDog News Group - Join our e-mail news group to keep up to date on dog-related news and events.  To join, please send an e-mail to training@smartdogschool.com.  Please include your name and your dog's name or breed so we know the request is from a real person and not computer generated.

Paw Lickers - Our sister company!  They make all natural dog treats and sell a variety of excellent dog training products and toys.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers -- How to find a dog trainer, great list of recommended books, and list of dog training and behavior events.

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Organization certifies individuals as dog trainers based on their experience, expertise and references.

Dogwise - best selection of dog-related books of any kind.

Clickertraining.com - Karen Pryor's webpage, author of several books on dog training including Don't Shoot the Dog. A lot of information on training your dog with a clicker.

American Kennel Club - Information on Canine Good Citizen Test

APDT Rally O - More information on this fun new dog sport

Companion Dog Sports Program (CDSP) - More information on the St. Hubert's Dog Obedience competition program.

Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography - Local pet photographer, specializing in dogs. She does excellent work! 

RECOMMENDED READING LIST

Before and After You Get Your Puppy - Dr. Ian Dunbar+

Culture Clash - Jean Donaldson

For the Love of a Dog - Dr. Patricia McConnell*+

Living with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind - Colleen Pelar+

The Other End of the Leash - Dr. Patricia McConnell*+

Paws to Consider - Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson+

The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit - Sydney Bleicher and Peggy van Dam*

Books marked with an * are available at Paw Lickers in Greenfield Center.

Books marked with a + are available at the Saratoga Springs Public Library All books are available at www.dogwise.com