Resources

Resources

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Aggression/Dominance Issues
Dealing With Dominance In Dogs
Becoming Alpha
Animal Advocacy
The Humane Society of the United States
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
American Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals
The Fund for Animals Action Center
Doris Day Animal League
American Humane
Animal Protection Institute
Animal Legal Defense Fund
Animal Medical Care
Kennel Cough FAQ
Heartworm in Dogs
Recommended Vaccination Schedule for Dogs
Articles on Dog Health
A basic First-Aid Kit
Antifreeze Poisoning
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
ASPCA/Ani-Med Pet Care Information
Obesity is a major problem for pet dogs
Obesity in Dogs
Pet Dental Care
Breed Specific Information
Do I really want a border collie?
So you think you want a shihtzu?
Cat Links
Recommended Vaccination Schedule for Cats
Kitten Care
Training your cat to stop scratching your stuff
Resource on declawing cats
Dogs with Cats If you're thinking of introducing a cat into a dog household or a dog into a home ruled by cats, this site will be very informative for you
Children and Dogs
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Choosing the Right Dog For You
Selecting the Right Pet for You Dogs and cats fall into two categories: purebreds or mixed breeds. We can help you decide which type of pet is right for you.
Kids and Dogs A great article to read if you have children and are currently looking for a dog to adopt. (from Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue)
Purina's Dog Guide Contains great online quizzes to walk you through which breeds would be the best match for you lifestyle. A must!
Disaster Preparedness
ASPCA Emergency Pet Preparedness Comprehensive Guide from ASPCA (includes tips for evacuating all kinds of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, horses, reptiles, amphibians and more)
Preparing Companion Animals for an Emergency Contains an emergency checklist to download.
Emergency Planning -- Protecting Your Pets Emergency Planning Dog Tipsheet
First Aid Kits and Emergency Treatments - Prepare Now!
Prepare for Personal Emergencies
American Veterinary Medical ! Association (AVMA) Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
EPA Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office
Emergency Response Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Dog Parks
Quiet Waters Dog Park and Beach
College Park Dog Park
Greenbelt Dog Park
Dog Parks in Arlington County, VA
Electric Fences
VISIBLE PROBLEMS-electronic fences
Please fence me in! Fencing facts
Lost/Found Pets - National Search Engines
Missing Pet Network
Internet Lost and Found for the United States
Hugs for Homeless Animals - Lost & Found Section
Multiple Dog Households
Canine Rivalry
Introducing Your New Dog To Your Resident Dog
Pet Loss and Grieving
Pet Grief Support
Pet Store Dogs
No Puppy Mills
What about a pet store puppy?
Buying Petstore dogs
Puppy Mills, Pet Shops and the AKCBasic Facts
A real visit to a puppy mill
Pets & Apartments
Choosing the right dog for an apartment
Baltimore County Pet Friendly Housing
Find Pet Friendly Housing in the DC area!
Pet Lovers Companion - maintains a link to area pet friendly housing
Puppy Care
Your new puppy!
How to prepare for a new puppy
Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Rough Play
Spay / Neuter Info
Benefits of Early Spay/Neuter
SPAY USA
Early Spay/Neuter Fact Sheet
Pediatric Spay/Neuter - Dr. Tracy Land
Why you should spay/neuter *Warning!* This graphic website shows what happens with the "excess" of dogs and cats at shelters!
Training Tips and Advice
Dog Training Basics
The Dogpatch Dog House Obedience Page - Basic Trai
DogLogic
Becoming Alpha
Great Pets.com This is a wonderful site with information for both dogs and cats. It covers a wide variety of training issues.
Re-Housetraining Your Adult Dog
Re-homing a Pet
HSUS Pets For Life
WHS Pet Tips
Finding a Good Dog Trainer The Association of Pet Dog Trainers aims to promote caring relationships between dogs and people by educating trainers in canine behavior and emphasizing professionalism and reward-based training.
Can We Help You Keep Your Pet? Often people feel they must give up their pets for various reasons. On these pages, you'll hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal.