Miscellaneous Articles

What is a Behavior Professional?
An excellent blog post on credentials (or lack thereof) in this field

The Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification
Position Statement from the American Veterinary Society for Animal Behavior - a MUST read!

How to Choose a Trainer
From the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (Scroll down to bottom of linked page)

How to Find a Good Breeder
An excellent article by the Humane Society of the United States.

Finding the Right Training Class
Article by Peggy Tillman

Pet Sitting

Vanessa's Pet Sitting
(516) 797-4031
www.vanessaspetsitting.com
 

Trainers

Pet Pals
Elsie Blum, CDBC
Great Neck, New York
ebgooddog@aol.com
 
Deb Manheim, CPDT, CDBC
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.happytailsfamilydogtraining.com
 
Barbara Shumannfang, CPDT
Durham, North Carolina
www.veryfetching.com
 

Resources for Training Information

www.clickertraining.com
Articles, books, videos about clicker training

www.dogwise.com
Visit here to purchase Happy Kids, Happy Dogs, by Barbara Shumannfang; a book I often recommend. It's quite simply the best book I've ever read about raising a dog with children.

www.apdt.com

www.ccpdt.org

www.iaabc.org
 

Pet Photographers and Artists

Extraordinary pet photography by Christopher Appoldt!
www.christopherappoldt.com

Beth Lipson, a very talented local artist!
www.petportraitsbybethlipson.com

Amazing pencil renderings by Suzanne Carlino!
www.penciledpets.com

Beautiful paintings by Kelynn Alder!
www.kelynnalder.com

Alex in Welderland's Custom Pet Urns
An artist explores and commemorates the love of your dear departed furry one with playful and peaceful urns. As special, cool and unique as your beloved friend. Signed, dated and customized with your loved one's name. A percentage of sales goes to the SPCA.

Bay Shore Woodworks
Custom wood pet urns and memorial items, hand-made in the USA. This is the company that made our urn for Ku. Their customer service and attention to detail is impeccable.