Additional Resources

We have included information and links to other resources that may be of interest for you and your dog. Receive future changes and/or additions to this web page by subscribing to our newsletter.

Colorado-Based Pet Retailers

The following include local pet retailers who carry high quality foods, treats and other products that I recommend. I have found them to be knowledgeable and very helpful. Some of the products listed on both the Recommended Products and Suggested Reading pages are sold by these pet retailers.

• Hero’s Pets. 8086-N Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123 (map it). Visit their website for more information.
• Lewis & Bark. Located at 5623 S Prince Street, Littleton, CO 80120 (map it).
• Pet Outfitters. Located at 5924 S. Holly St. Englewood, CO (map it).
• Pet Station. Located at 2300 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222 (map it). Visit their website for more information.

Colorado-Based Resources

• Indoor pool for dogs. For those dogs who love to swim, there is an indoor pool dedicated for dogs at Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group. Check their website for hours and cost.
• Dog Park Directories
  Colorado: http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/colorado.html
  Douglas County Dog Parks: http://www.douglas.co.us/parksandtrails/Dog_Off_Leash.html
  Englewood Dog Parks: http://www.englewoodunleashed.org/Englewood_Off-leash_Parks.htm
  Boulder Dog Parks: http://www.boulderhumane.org/hsbv/go.asp?mode=out

Organizations

• American Kennel Club (AKC) - Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. Visit this page if you would like to find out more about the CGC test.
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). As a Professional Member of the APDT, I support their efforts as a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. In addition, part of their mission is to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques. (To find members, go to: http://apdt.com/po/ts/us.asp).
• Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT. From their site, "The CCPDT's certification program is based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog training. Competence and continued growth in training practices is promoted through the recertification of qualified professionals."
• Colorado Greyhound Adoption (CGA). I have worked with CGA in many areas, including volunteering as a foster parent for recently retired greyhounds, advising on training and behavior issues for foster and newly adopted dogs, and presenting seminars for foster families and adopters. We adopted our greyhound, Jahzara, through CGA. Please visit their website to find out more about adopting a retired racer or volunteering for CGA.
• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). I am a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the IAABC. As a certified member, I support their mission "to assist and educate owners and handlers of companion animals to prevent problems and to interrupt the cycle of inappropriate punishment, rejection, and euthanasia of animals with behavior problems that are resolvable."
• For dogs exhibiting serious aggression toward humans who have bitten and injured people, you might need a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or Veterinary Behaviorist who can help you. You can try finding one from the directory of Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists or American College of Veterinary Behaviorists.

Other Websites of Interest

• Tellington TTouch. According the the TTouch website: "The Tellington TTouch is . . . based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication."
• Dr. Edward Bach Centre - This is the website for Bach Flower Remedies. This site should be able to answer many of your questions about these remedies and how they are used
• Animal poison control center resources, including house plants that may be toxic to your dog.
• Foods harmful to dogs. Take this quiz and find out what you know about harmful foods for your dog.
• Karen Pryor’s Clickertraining.com. An excellent resource for clicker training.
• Petsit.com. If you are looking for a pet sitter, try this online resource to locate pet sitters by city or zip code.  Please note that Love My Dog Training does not endorse any pet sitter at petsit.com.
• Color and Acuity Differences between Dogs and Humans: are dogs color blind?
• How to create a motivating toy for your dog
• The Dog Food Project (to learn more about dog food and what goes into it)
• Pet food recall information: US Food and Drug Administration and the American Veterinary Medical Association
• Information on dog bites and fatalities from the National Canine Research Council.
• Guidelines on the use of punishment for dealing with behavior problems in animals. The PDF article is about guidelines for the use of punishment, provided by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Just for Fun

• Play the What Dog Are You? game.
• It's Me or the Dog TV Show on Animal Planet. Looking for something to watch on television? The TV show, It's Me or the Dog is an hour-long show addressing problem behaviors in dogs. Victoria Stilwell, the trainer on the show, uses primarily positive reinforcement methods to help people address their dogs' problematic behaviors. You can find more info on the Animal Planet website.

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