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Getting a dog? (or thinking about it?)

See this section if you are considering adding a new dog to your family. Articles in this section will help you select the right breed for your family and lifestyle. It will also help you understand the pros and cons of getting pets from a variety of different sources - pet stores, on line, rescue organizations and breeders.

Choosing a puppy

www.clickersolutions.com/articles/2001b/choosingapuppy.htm

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Deciding to get a dog

www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=111

Things to think of before you make the plunge...

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:22 PM

American Kennel Club - Breed information

www.akc.org/breeds/complete_breed_list.cfm

Find information about individual breeds - their history, physical characteristics, and temperament.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Breeder Code of Practice

www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=81

Does your breeder measure up? This article will help you know what is expected of an ethical breeder and what you can expect when purchasing a dog from a responsible breeder.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Information about shelters and rescue organizations

www.canadasguidetodogs.com/rescue.htm

Includes information on what to look for in a shelter or rescue organization.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Finding a responsible breeder

findingfido.ca/finding-your-fido/responsible-breeders/

What to look for in a breeder.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:36 PM

Information about puppy mills

cfhs.ca/athome/puppy_mills/

What is a puppy mill? What problems can arise in puppies raised in puppy mills? Be aware that if you purchase your dog from a pet store, there is a high likelihood you are getting a puppy mill dog.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Dog Training

This section contains articles about dog training.

Clicker Training - Karen Pryor

www.clickertraining.com/

This site has many articles on clicker training for all kinds of behaviours and for other species. Go to the 'Library' for articles.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Clicker Solutions - Melissa Alexander

www.clickersolutions.com/

This site has many articles on clicker training from the author of "Click for Joy".

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Debunking the dominance myth

www.clickersolutions.com/articles/2001/dominance.htm

Explains the origins and problems with the dominance theory of dog training.

Posted August 26, 2012 at 11:12 PM

AVSAB position statements

avsabonline.org/resources/position-statements

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour has produced a number of important Position Statements - Dominance in Dog Training, Use of Punishment in Dog Training, Puppy Socialization and How to find a Good Trainer.

Posted August 28, 2012 at 12:11 AM