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Training |
APDT
- Association of Professional Dog Trainers; professional organization
of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers
through education |
Canine
Psychology and Behavior Resources - information and resources
related to canine psychology and canine behavior |
AVSAB:
Punishment Position Statement Document (PDF) - focuses on
use of punishment and learning theories in animal training as
stated from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior |
AVSAB:
Puppy Position Statement Document (PDF) - focuses on
puppy socialization before three months of age as stated from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior |
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Dog
Sports |
AKC
- Information about American Kennel Club obedience sport; dog
must be an AKC registered dog to particpate |
UKC
- Information about United Kennel Club obedience sport; dog must
be a UKC registered dog to participate |
NACSW
- Information about the National Association of Canine Scent Work;
handler/dog must be registered to participate |
DockDogs
- Information about DockDogs, a premier canine aquatics competition;
handler/dog must be registered to participate |
CDSP
- Information about Companion Dog Sports Program obedience program;
dog must be registered with CDSP to participate |
NADAC
- Information about the North American Dog Agility Council agility
events; agility for all dogs - even mixed breeds! |
USDAA
- Information about the United States Dog Agility Association,
Inc.; world's largest independent authority for the sport of dog
agility |
CPE
- Information about Canine Performance Events agility events;
agility for all dogs - even mixed breeds! |
DOCNA
- Information about Dogs on Course in North America agility events;
newest agility venue started in 2005; agility for all dogs - even
mixed breeds! |
NAFA
- North American Flyball Association; learn more about the great
team sport of Flyball |
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Therapy |
CGC
- Canine Good Citizen title given by American Kennel Club; test
offered at Training with Kindness twice a year with the TDI test |
TDI
- Therapy Dogs International, Inc.; volunteer organization dedicated
to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their
volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes,
hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are
needed; test offered at Training with Kindness twice a year with
the CGC test |
Bright
and Beautiful - Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc;
nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that evaluates, tests, trains,
qualifies and assists therapy dog/handler teams in order to provide
loving, nurturing and empathic visitation in nursing homes, hospitals,
psychiatric facilities, senior residences, schools, private homes,
and other locations where emotional service dogs are indispensable;
test occasionally offered at Training with Kindness |
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Pet
Health |
AVCA
- American Veterinary Chiropractic Association; learn about how
chiropractic care can help your pet's health |
IVAS
- International Veterinary Acupuncture Society; learn about how
acupuncture can help your pet's health |
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Local
Businesses |
Bandit's
Biscuits - All natural treats for your special pet; Made with
fresh human-grade ingredients; USPS Priority Mail shipping |
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