This page shows where to check to make sure the trainer you want to hire is a professional, knowledgeable, dog-friendly trainer along with much information for dog owners.

 

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

Find a knowledgeable, dog-friendly trainer and/or behavior consultant

 

Search and find information on just about any training/behavior issue. Authored by Dr. Ian Dunbar, BVetMed, MRCVS, CPDT. Good, solid positive based training ideas

 

Research on modifying aggressive behavior in dogs

 

Learn about "clicker" training, how to's, benefits, and products to purchase for clicker training.

 

Look for and order up to date training information in the form of books, CD's, and DVD's, along with seminar event information

Veterinary Behavior Society announces position on punishment

 

American Veterinary Medical Association: a place for professionals, pet owners, and animal lovers to find comprehensive information

 

Adopt a homeless dog with the help of Columbus Dog Connection

 

List of poisonous plants and foods along with much more information

 

Foods you should avoid giving to your dog

 

Pet plates cost motorists $25 annually in addition to standard license fees. By state law $10 of the fee goes to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. $15 will to go the all volunteer organization, the Ohio Pet Fund. Proceeds from the sale of the plates will be used for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats to curb Ohio's pet overpopulation.

 

Find a new pet and more information at the Capital Area Humane Society in Hilliard, Ohio

 

Find a new pet and more information at the Franklin County Dog Shelter

Flower essences are a gentle, safe, alternative behavioral wellness therapy used by animal caretakers, trainers, and health professionals worldwide. Aldaron Animal Essences now offers a Formula Line to help with common behavior & training concerns, as well as Consults for Custom Flower Essence Formulas. Use in conjunction with a well managed Behavior Modification Program.