My Woof Gang

Links

MyWoofGang.com suggests the following websites for invaluable information about dogs, dog behavior, and training:

Dumb Friends League for training tips & tricks Turid Rugaas on canine calming signals Dog Channel for the most common symptoms of illness in dogs Pet Education for Drs. Fosters & Smith expert tips Dober Dogs for dog food comparison charts The Dog Food Project for dog food information & comparisons American Kennel Club for an encyclopedia of breeds hypoallergenic dog breeds PetFinder, a homeless pets search engine FIREPAW Companion Animal Renters Program, a resource for pet-friendly housing Dog Friendly, a pet-friendly travel repository

Suggested Reading List

MyWoofGang.com suggests the following books for invaluable information about dogs, dog behavior, and relationship training:

	Canine Body Language A Photographic Guide, Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog by Brenda Aloff
	Bones Would Rain from the Sky Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier
	Fight! by Jean Donaldson, A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Dog-dog Aggression
	Mine! by Jean Donaldson, A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs
	Before and After Getting your Puppy by Ian Dunbar
	The Wolf in the Parlor by Jon Franklin
	Bringing Up Puppy by Laura Garber
	Feeling Outnumbered? by Karen London and Patricia McConnell, for the owner of multiple dogs
	Feisty Fido by Patricia McConnell and Karen London, Help for the Leash-Aggressive Dog
	The Other End of the Leash Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs by Patricia McConnell
	I'll be Home Soon by Patricia McConnell, for helping a dog with separation anxiety
	Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt, Creating a Focused and Confident Dog
	Horses Never Lie (DVD) by Mark Rashid, The Heart of Passive Leadership
	On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals (DVD) by Turid Rugaas
	Pet First Aid by Bobbie Mammato, for cats and dogs

Local Resources

MyWoofGang.com is grateful to the following people for their contributions to the site:

• Mike Santoro, Contributor and Content Advisor
• Jeff Cohen of Computer Technicians of America, IT Support
• James Keating, Marketing and Technical Consulting
• Stefanie Ashby, Graphic Designer
• Ray Haddad of Raymond Haddad Photography, Photography
• Lauren Lombumier, Web Designer
• Eve Bohlin, Creative Advisor and Artistic Contributor
• Dan Sallitt, Editor
• Jeff Laylon of Cornerstone Pets, Advisor

at us if you're looking for dog-friendly establishments in Hoboken and Jersey City, or if you have one to share!

WoofGang In Print

 
  WoofGang Handouts and Handbooks:
  Bringing Up Puppy (excerpt) :: Kongs Fit for a King :: Crate Training :: House-Training 101 :: Separation Anxiety :: Bringing Home a Shelter Dog :: Canine Diet :: The Canine Workout -- Indoors :: The Canine Workout -- Outdoors :: Training Tips

 
  WoofGang Web-Published Articles:
  NILIF -- A Training Buzz Word (on Exam.) :: Using People Food as Treats (on Exam.) :: The Dangers of Too Much Freedom (on Exam.) :: The Mouthy Dog (on Exam.) :: Dogs and Kids (on Exam.) :: Preparing Fido for your New Baby (on Exam.) :: The Tao of Training (on Exam.) :: The Importance of Neutering (on Exam.) :: Yard Games (on Exam.) :: Breed-Specific Sports for your Dog (on Exam.) :: Establishing Communication in the Human/Canine Family (on Exam.) :: Understanding the Canine "Tap-Out" (on Exam.) :: Calming an Anxious Dog (on Exam.) :: Exercising during the Dog Days of Summer (on Exam.) :: From Dolphins to Dogs -- To Click or Not To Click (on Exam.) :: Learning to Share (on Exam.) :: Building Trust (on Exam.) :: Stuffing a Kong Fit for a King! (on Exam.) :: Spring into Action! (on Exam.) :: The Crate: (Old) Home within a (New) Home (on Exam. and PAL) :: When Considering the Use of Punishment (on CVP and PAL) :: How Dogs Learn (on PAL Pt.I & Pt.II) :: From a Trainer's Notebook (on CVP and Exam.) :: Demythacizing Dog Behavior (on Exam. and CVP Pt.I & Pt.II) :: Canine Diet: Food for Thought (on CVP Pt.I & Pt.II and Exam.) :: The Bark Stops Here! (on DSN and Exam.) :: New Year's Resolutions -- A Healthier Dog (on DSN and CVP) :: Home Alone (on YPC, DSN and Exam.) :: Trick and Treat (on YPC, DSN and CVP) :: Loving A Shy Dog (on YPC and Exam.) :: The Art of Training (on YPC) :: Inhibiting Common Behavior Problems (on YPC and Exam.) :: Harnessing the Power of Pavlov (on YPC and CVP) :: Keeping the Peace -- Life in a Multi-Animal Household (on YPC, DSN and on CVP: Dogs & Dogs with Cats) :: It's Not My Fault! -- Inadvertantly Reinforced Bad Behaviors (on DSN and Exam.) :: Building Relationship (on YPC and Exam.) :: A Question of Dominance (on YPC, CVP and Exam.) :: Making Sense of Dog Play (on YPC, CliffView Pilot and Exam.) :: Bringing Home a Shelter Dog (on YPC and Exam.>) :: Hand Targeting -- So Much More Than Just a Trick (on YPC and DSN) :: Getting Your Dog Cafe-Ready (on YPC, Dog Service Network and Exam.) :: Providing Puppy Socialization in Tandem with Inoculations (on YPC and Exam.) :: Harnessing the Power of Pavlov (on YPC ) :: Understanding a Dog's Inner Puppy (on Your Pet Connection) :: Games to Play with Your Dog (on Examiner and Animal Companion)

 
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