Links Worth Checking Out
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Check out the following links. This list will continue to grow so return from time to time to see what's new. If you find a dead link, let us know so we can make a correction. If you have a link to add, Email us with a URL and we will be happy to add it. Thanks and enjoy.
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Training Your Dog:Don't Shoot the Dog! Learn about Karen Pryor's techniques for teaching and training dogs using positive reinforcement. Gary Wilkes' Click and Treat Training Page A step-by-step how-to guide to "clicker training" your dog. Dr. P's Dog Training Library This site features an extensive compilation of articles about dogs, ranging in topics from general dog behavior and specifics of training to potential problems with puppies. An extensive site of dog training articles from novice to advanced. Includes a Library of articles, Obedience Competition, Protection Training, Assistance Dog Training, Tracking, Agility, Flyball, Frisbee, Herding, Freestyle, Therapy, Hunting Dog Training and Sledding links. Housetraining advice and tips From the experts at Iams. Dog Training Basics Useful basic training techniques, tips and advice from some dog training experts. The Dog Obedience and Training Page Extensive site of dog training articles from crate training and basic obedience to clicker training, the Kohler Method, Advanced Obedience, Obedience Competition and Freestyle. DogPlay A great site for learning all the neat things you can do with your canine companion. Many Keeshonds are actively involved in these activities which include everything from flyball to pet-assisted therapy...check it out! Dog Agility Resources Thinking you would like to try your hand at Agility, the new sport taking the dog world by the tail? Here's a good place to get your feet wet. Dog
Tracking Training info
Does your
dog have a nose for trouble. Here's a positive way to keep that nose clean! Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Do you and your Keesies like helping others? Check out this page with Pet-assisted Therapy links. Avalanche Dogs! For those people looking for a real physical challenge to canine assistance activities, check out Search and Rescue...maybe you have a real hero in the making...there's no reason why a people-loving Kees couldn't reach the pinnacle of canine achievement!
Guidance: The Actual Dog Show This site explains the goings-on at a typical dog show. Teaches the newcomer what goes on, how points are calculated, and some of the terminology unique to dogs and the dog show scene.
Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows Let the experts at the American
Kennel Club explain the ins and outs of the sport of showing dogs in
conformation. Articles on Conformation Stacking, Gaiting and Structure with a special article on Portuguese Water Dog Structure Dog Show Superintendents: Jack Bradshaw Dog Show Superintendents One of the largest show superintendents on the west coast for AKC events.
American Kennel Club(AKC): Index To AKC Site Index to everything AKC! The American Kennel Club's website. Registration FAQs and downloadable forms, All AKC Registerable breeds, Listing of all AKC affiliated clubs, Complete Rules and Regulations for all AKC Events, Information Brochures, AKC Judges Directory and Agility Judges list, Gazette Information, Canine Health Foundation information, Telephone Directory, AKC Department Directory, AKC upcoming events listing, AKC Show results for Group and Best In Show winners, List of Dog Show Superintendents, Awards and Award Book Corrections, Junior Showmanship, DNA testing information, etc.
Kennel Club of England: The Kennel Club The Over-the-Pond version of the AKC.
Breeding Your Dog: The Showdog Supersite This site provides some important information on routine preventative care for intact bitches, pre-breeding exams and work up for both the stud dog and the brood bitch, artificial insemination and neutering recommendations. Includes an eye-opening article on the positives and negatives of neutering male and female dogs by Mary C. Wakeman, DVM Camelot
Farms
Texas-based company specializes
in canine reproduction and research. Browse the list of services which
includes artificial insemination, collection and
fresh, extended semen shipping supplies. Whelping A Litter An informative set of timelines and checklists with everything you need to know about breeding and whelping a litter. Canine Reproduction site contains great tools for assessing the need for medical management during whelping ... an invaluable resource. Confessions of an Ignorant Breeder Canine Genetic Resource Need some genetic resources before you breed, here's one to try. Keeshond Club of America Pedigree and Health Database Contains pedigree and recorded health data on Keeshonden. Contains almost 39,000 Keeshonden! Orthopedic Foundation for Animals This site is the official health registry for many genetic disorders on all recognized AKC breeds. Interpreting Vaginal Smears In The Brood Bitch Excellent article with pictures of slides showing the various phases in the estrous bitch.
Grooming The Keeshond Learn what it takes to keep your Keeshond looking magnificent!!! Responsible Pet Ownership Are you really ready to own a dog??? Canine Eye Registration Foundation Learn why it is important to CERF your dogs if you are a breeder. American Veterinary Medical Association This site features articles from the association's journal, as well as links to many veterinary medical and animal-related sites. Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Information on this inherited genetic disease of the retina Hip Dysplasia Once a far too common disorder, breeders have come a long way in reducing the incidence of this disorder in many breeds through diligent screening of potential carriers. This site contains a wealth of information dedicated to the understanding and treatment options for this disorder. Canine Epilepsy Resources a wealth of information vital to the owner of an epileptic dog. Geriatric Dogs Sadly we all grow old sometime. To help your friend do it gracefully, you may find some helpful advice here. Teaching A Deaf Dog If you are the proud owner of a deaf dog, you have some unique challenges this site may be able to help you with. Living with a Blind Dog This site offers advice and support for pet owners whose beloved companions are sight challenged. Faith the Dog An amazing, true, and inspirational story about a puppy that wasn't given much of a chance in life, but whose owner believed in her and believed this dog, with only two hind legs, could do the impossible ... what an amazing journey it is. Faith's Official web site. Companion Herbal
Handbook Many pet owners are interested in a natural approach to nutrition and
treatment of common disorders. This article provides a brief description of the various
herbal remedies and what they are used for. Poisonous Plants: Cornell University listing of Toxic Plants affecting Dogs Toxic plant information site with pictures. ASPCA - Animal Poison Control Center The ASPCA's site has poison control information as well as disaster preparedness. pet care costs, a virtual pet behaviorist and much more.
Canine CPR
A U-Tube video on the technique of Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation for dogs.
Keeshond Links Keeshond Club of America The National Organization for the breed in the US. Keeshond Club of Canada Canada's National Organization for the breed Keeshond Rescue-US
Looking
to adopt a American Keeshond or know an American Keeshond in need, this is the place to
go. Keeshond Rescue-CAN Looking to adopt a Canadian Keeshond or know a Canadian Keeshond in need, this is the place to go.
Keeshond Breeder Links Keesbrook Keeshonden My best friend, Brenda Brookes, and her mom, Anna Brookes, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and home of "Smokee", 1998 Keeshond Club of America National Specialty Best of Breed winner and "Dancer", 1998 Winner's Bitch and Best of Winners at the National ... Vicky's and Missy's parents! Klompen Keeshonden Home page for Kathy and Bruce Stewart's Klompen Keeshonden in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - home of the famous Can/Am. Ch. Klompen's Tommy Tittlemouse, CD, CHOF, COMX!
Miscellaneous Goodies For Your Dog: Mail Order Catalogs:
Complete List of Mail Order
Catalogs A nice list of mail order catalogs and descriptions of products
offered for the pet lover. Books: Living With Blind Dogs by Caroline D. Levine R.N. The only book on this subject, this is a book about the challenges of living with a blind pet. The author has also written books on living with canine epileptics and dogs with diseases such as Diabetes and Cushing's Disease. Dog & Cat Book Catalog (Dogwise) The best resource I know for obtaining dog and cat related books in print. I do a lot of my shopping here.
The
New Complete Keeshond The most complete, authoritative book on the breed from the book
authorities at Amazon.com. Note: This book is currently
out of print but Amazon may be able to help you locate a copy. Traveling With Your Dog: Riding In The Car Information on riding with your dog in the car. Flying With Your Dog Information on flying with your canine friend. Hotel Etiquette Some timely information on proper hotel etiquette for you to adhere to when hotel-ing it with your pet. Every day fewer and fewer hotels are accepting pets, find out what you can do to reverse this trend. Pets Welcome Searchable database of hotels, motels, inns, and B&Bs that accept pets and their owners for US and Canada. Also, emergency vets, pet stories, bulletin board, travel tips, etc. Pet Airways - the airline that has literally gone to the dogs. Airlines that Fly Dogs:
Grooming Supplies: Pet Groomers
Site with extensive
grooming information and links to grooming product suppliers, etc. Currently has breed
specific information for several breeds.
Drs. Foster and Smith has been around forever Interactive Help: The Pet Channel
On-line
interactive pet resource center for pet lovers and owners around the world. Has a section
where you can ask a vet or a professional dog trainer specific questions and get a
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