Where we see the good in every pet

Links and Organizations
*  Research a breed before you buy/adopt AKC.org

* Search for adoptable pets petfinder.com

* But I don't have time to train my dog! YES YOU DO!  
Shirley Greene

* Information on dog breeds, as well as a dog breed selector quiz
(although it is a bit general) Dog Breed Info

* Connecticut's source for local, relevant information about CT  
animal shelters, pet-related businesses and animals in need of
loving homes CT Pet Guide

* Questions to ask when speaking with a breeder doglogic.com

* Information on the Canine Good Citizen Test AKC.org

* Information on clicker training clickertrain.com

* Breed Specific Issues dogproblems.com

* Great information about anything dog
American Dog Trainers Network

* Great  new search engine if you are looking for a
trainer, groomer, etc.       dogtrainersearch.com

* Great if you are looking for more rare breed dogs UKC

* Click on the icon on this page and help raise money for
homeless pets nationwide!  www.theanimalrescuesite.com

* Very informative website listing all pet related news  
petpress

* Wonderful, family run holistic pet food store in
Thomaston CT. Mark and his family are phenomenal
and have never steered my students wrong.  
Thomaston Feed *

Click here for the most awesome pet photographer in
New York and New Jersey. (The Connecticut photographer
is pretty awesome too... wink wink) petsphotography.com

* Great website about a wonderful group that works with adoptions   
   all over MA  Dog Adoption Network

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;my other ears
that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out
into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his
reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way
he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his
hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick
with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am
wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to
make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I
am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I
am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty
itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I
know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me
understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee
can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection
against my fears of dark and  unknown things. He has promised to
wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And
Iexpect I will - as I always have.He is just my dog."

-- Gene Hill

Source: Dog Hause Visitor Richard Jenkins