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Resources
We have a selective list of resources that we think you will be interested in.
DOGS! Learning Center is located at 577 Main Street, Hudson, Massachusetts. At DOGS! Learning Center, Carolyn Barney offers Agility, Earth Dog and the new NOSE Work classes. Special workshops are held at DOGS! Learning Center throughout the year. Carolyn's goal is to offer a wide variety of training opportunities based in positive reinforcement and current science, and led by experienced trainers.
Fair Play Dog Services is also located at DOGS! Learning Center, 577 Main Street, Hudson. At Fair Play, Jean McCord offers Rally Obedience classes and the St. Hubert's Companion Dog Sports Program, plus other offerings detailed on her web site.
Dogs of Course offers instructor education for dog trainers, dog seminars, and other dog-related charitable and educational events. Dogs of Course is dedicated to improving dogs' lives through education and building stronger bonds between dogs and their owners.
Dogwise.com offers an excellent selection of books and other products.
Antler Pantry - Dog Chews created from naturally shed Elk and Moose Antlers.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test requirements and instructions to participants are available at www.akc.org/events/cgc
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers is a professional association of individual dog trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education.
The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers is an international certification for professional dog trainers. 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.
Truly Dog Friendly was launched in 2006 by a coalition of dog trainers and behavior consultants concerned about the proliferation of shock collars and other harmful tools and methods. How does Truly Dog Friendly define dog-friendly? Simple -- pain free.
All Things Bright & Biothane offers a selection of collars, leashes and harnesses that are durable, washable and colorful. Biothane is a material that has been used in the equine world since 1977 and has more recently been introduced for a variety of dog products. It is virtually maintenance-free, waterproof, and cleans very easily. It is soft and easy on your hands.
Training Tools: Pulling on Leash. Jean Donaldson discusses the merits of different types of collars and harnesses, and her dog Buffy models some of them. 3 minutes. (Jean is the author of Culture Clash and Oh Behave! and founded the Academy of Dog Trainers at the San Francisco SPCA.)
Manners for Mutts - Puppy Resources. Information on caring for and socializing your new puppy.