The following are sites of interest to dog lovers. They
represent groups dedicated to the advancement and protection of dogs and
their owners.
|
Animal
Welfare Sites |
| Business/Organization |
Description |
| National Animal Interest Alliance
www.naiaonline.org
|
The
NAIA is an educational organization of business, agricultural,
scientific and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal
welfare and strengthening the bond between humans and animals. |
| American Kennel Club - Canine Legislation
http://www.akc.org/love/dip/legislat/index.cfm
|
The
American Kennel Club's Canine Legislation Department monitors and
provides input for federal, state and local legislation governing
responsible dog ownership. AKC Canine Legislation also provides position
statements. |
| United Kennel Club - State Canine Awareness
Network (SCAN)
http://www.ukcdogs.com/scan.html |
Dedicated to the
preservation of dogs and the rights of dog owners, U.K.C. has taken an
active role in legislative matters across the nation. Through the State
Canine Awareness Network (SCAN), a creation of U.K.C., legislation
is monitored and a network of well-prepared local, state and national
organizations are called upon to stand in the gap for dog owners. |
| American Dog Owner's Association
http://www.adoa.org/ |
The
American Dog Owners Association preserves the special relationship
between dogs and mankind by protecting and defending the rights of
responsible dog ownership, opposing detrimental and supporting
appropriate regulationfor dog owners; educating the public and
promoting standards for safe and civilized treatment of dogs. |
| AnimalRights.net
http://www.animalrights.net/ |
Debunking the animal rights
movement |
| The Center for Consumer Freedom
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/index.cfm
|
Promoting Personal
Responsibility and Protecting Consumer Choice |
| DogWatch
http://www.dogwatch.net/
|
Your source for information
on breed specific legislation (bsl) |
| Dale
Hugo
d.hugo@comcast.net
|
Want
clean air for your home and pets? Try an EcoQuest Fresh Air machine
free for 3 days. Destroys pet odors, dander and cooking smells
throughout the entire house with only 90 watts , a unique system using
natural oxygen. Safe for people and pets. |
Top of Page
| Training
Sites |
| Business/Organization |
Description |
|
Canine Training Essentials
www.caninetrainingessentials.htm |
Director
of Training,
Anna Ellsworth
has over 17 years of
experience training dogs to live in harmony with their families as
well as successfully showing her own dogs in Agility (AKC, UKC, NADAC
venues), Obedience (AKC & UKC venues) and Tracking
|
| International Association of Canine Professionals
www.dogpro.org |
The International Association of Canine
Professionals is your gateway to success whatever your chosen
profession in the world of dogs. We are the one organization that
represents voices from all different working philosophies and walks of
life. We strive to maintain professionalism, integrity and the highest
standards among members within the canine industry. |
| Chicagoland School for Dogs
www.chicagodogtrainer.com |
Marc Goldberg has over 30 years of experience helping dogs become great
family companions. |
| International
Association of Canine Professionals Shop
http://www.cafeshops.com/iacp |
The IACP store is made available
through the volunteer efforts of its members. The purpose is to raise
funds to help the IACP grow and develop. 100% of the IACP store
profits go right back into the IACP (a Non-Profit Organization).
|
| National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc.
www.nadoi.org |
NADOI
members are committed to helping train others to become
competent instructors, working toward improved methods of
instruction, and to continuing their own education. NADOI is
strongly opposed to cruel or unnecessarily harsh training methods.
NADOI is a strong supporter of the concept of early puppy training
in order to take advantage of the dogs most formative periods of
development.
|
| Dog On It Training - Toni Drugman, Director of Training
www.dogonittraining.com
|
P.
O. Box 31925 Phoenix,
AZ 85046 602-992-8743 |
| Koehler Dog Training - Dog Management Systems - Tony
Ancheta, Director of Training
www.koehlerdogtraining.com |
599
Stanley Road Westpoint,
CA 95255 |
| Cactus Canine - Pam Green, Director of Training
www.cactuscaninecenter.com |
2555
W. Zinnia Ave.
Tucson,
AZ 85705 520-888-1951 |
| That's My Dog - Robin McFarlane, Director of Training
www.thatsmydog.biz |
1619
Highway 11 Hazel
Green, WI 53811 608-854-2062 |
| DogStar Training Systems - Eric Lundquist,
Director of Training
www.dogstartrainingsystems.com |
Norwalk,
CT
203-846-6600 |
| Companions Dog Training - George
Cockrell, Director of Training
www.companionsdogtraining.com |
Washington,
DC area
(301)
493-9542 |
|
Dr. P's Dog Training
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm |
Dr. P's virtual library of info about
dog training & behavior. A revision
history is available, as well as a listing of awards.
This is a noncommercial site sponsored by the University
of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. External links are provided for
educational purposes only and do not act in any way to suggest the
endorsement or sponsorship of Dr. P or UWSP. If you like this site,
please consider making
a donation to help support it. |
|
Cesar Millan
www.CesarMillanInc.com
|
National Geographic's Dog Whisperer. Helping dogs and
their owners to achieve balance. |
Top of Page
|
Miscellaneous
Sites |
| Business/Organization |
Description
|
| A Family Friend Pet Service
www.a-family-friend.com |
Providing pet and house
sitting services in the Elgin, IL area since 1991.
|
| Tri-tronics
www.tritronics.com |
Since 1968 Tri-Tronics has been devoted
to providing the safest, most reliable training tools on the market.
|
| Randall Oaks Animal Hospital
www.randalloaksanimalhospital.com
|
To strengthen and perpetuate the
human-animal bond through medicine by providing the most advanced and
compassionate veterinary healthcare.
|
| AKC Canine Health Foundation
www.akcchf.org |
The mission of the AKC Canine Health
Foundation is to develop significant resources for basic and applied
health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the
quality of life for dogs and their owners.
|
| Animal Care Clinic
www.accfv.com |
There's a relationship in this world that people who have never had a
pet don't understand. It's the animal-human bond that elevates our
pets from mere animals to members of our families. And at Animal Care
Clinic, we realize that our clients include both you and your pet. Our
goal is to improve the quality of life for your pet. We believe that
we can do that through communication, education and treatment. |
| American Mixed Breed Obedience Registry
www.amborusa.org
|
The American Mixed Breed Obedience
Registration was established in 1983 in an effort to improve
opportunities for mixed-breed dogs and to acknowledge the efforts and
achievements of their handlers in obedience competition. AMBOR
provides support to these handlers and affirms the accomplishments of
mixed-breeds in all avenues of service to mankind.
|
| AKC Homeowner's Insurance
Resource Center
http://www.akc.org/love/dip/legislat/insurance_chart0702.cfm
|
Compilation of information on
insurance companies' policies on insuring dogs, including a link to
tips on finding homeowner's insurance.
|
| Animal Clinic of South Elgin
Dr. Jean Churan
|
Over 30
years of experience.
896 N. LaFox,
South Elgin, IL
847-742-3906
|
| Chatelaine Boarding Kennel
Terri Belrichard
|
9707 Seeman
Road
Union,
IL
815-923-9707
|
| Natural Pet Holistic
Veterinary
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker
|
17236 S.
Harlem Ave.
Tinley Park,
IL
708-342-1111
|
| Debbie's Gourmet Doggie
Delights
Carpentersville, IL
www.gourmetdogcookies.com
|
When you want the BEST: No added salt, sugar,
animal fat or artificial anything. Made with premium human
quality ingredients.
|
| Thomas Tails
Crystal Lake, IL
www.thomastails.com
|
We are a family owned and operated store committed to
providing you and your companion animal with quality natural food
choices, treats, supplements, toys and accessories.
|
| Content Canine E-zine
www.contentcanine.com
|
A web-based
magazine devoted to the total care of the dog, and fostering the
relationship between dog and owner.
|
|
Dale Hugo, PhD
847 294 9137
|
As an independent
EcoQuest Dealer, Dr Hugo proudly offers items that have been carefully
designed to safely and conveniently enhance and improve the quality of
living indoors. He has a PhD in Safety Engineering and is incredibly
knowledgeable about air and water safety.
|
|
Certified
Professional Member