Canine/Sighthound-Related Websites
(with a Basenji Slant)

.....GUIDES - to owning, breeding, & training



• All About Dogs - This is a friendly and fun place to learn about dogs, dog training and activities with dogs.
• Animal Planet Dog Breed Selector - you click in the 10 question/parameters, then click on the button "Submit", and wait briefly for an answer.
• Animal Welfare - an integral part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) efforts to provide the nation with protection of America's animal and plant resources from pests and diseases.
• Bathing A Dog - This site is a source for grooming tips and product selection. NEW ADDRESS!
• Before You Buy A Puppy - a discussion, with questions to ask yourself.
• BestDOG! - The program that lets you find the dog breeds that are best for you. It's fun!
• Breed Finder - All Dog Breeds from A to Z. NEW ADDRESS!
• Breed Selector - From Purina. This tool allows you to search for dogs by breed or by preferred traits. Know which breed you want and interested in learning more? Find detailed information on each dog's personality, body, and coat. Has a side-by-side comparison guide to compare the selected dogs.
• Canine Reproduction and Whelping - by Debbie Jensen. This guide is for anyone who needs assistance, like any new breeder who wishes to sharpen skills necessary to become a better breeder and for any of you who just discovered your pet is pregnant and you want guidance.
• C.A.R.E. Dog Travel Guide - As we search extensively for sites on which to promote dog travel safety and our innovative line of dog travel products and accessories, we find an excellent variety of websites devoted completely or in part to traveling with dogs!
• Choosing The Breed That's Right For you - by Jill Swedlow.
• Clicker Articles - Explains how to use a clicker in training a dog for competitive obedience.
• ClickerTraining.com - The art of teaching & training by Karen Pryor.
• Clicker Training Lessons - Gentle & effective obedience lessons for your dog. Your center for books, videos, and information about a new technology for positive teaching and training. Mary Woodward & Susan Greenholt (of Greenwood Dog Training School) have created lesson plans and homework sheets for their obedience school, and hereby share them with us.
• Clicker Training Tips - an introduction, followed by a list of recommended websites, books and videos at the end.
• Deciding To Own A Dog - from the Canadian Kennel Club website.
• Dog Behaviour Tips - the best place online for information to solve some of those daunting pet behavior problems.
• Dog Bite Law - The non-commercial, educational website of attorney Kenneth Phillips, nationally recognized as "the dog bite king" and "the nation's best-known practitioner of terrier torts."
• Dog Breed Info Center - What breed is right for your family? Take the quiz and find out!
• Dog Breed Selector - Considering getting a dog, but just can't decide which one best suits you? Get some help making this important decision with SelectSmart.com's personalized guide. It's simple: You provide us with some answers about your preferences, and in return we'll give you a list of dog breeds that are right for you.
• DogFriendly.com - Go Places With Your Dog!TM.....Travel, sightsee, shop and work with your pooch!
• DogProblems.com Subscribe to our FREE Weekly Dog Training Tips Newsletter with hundreds of dog training tips and tricks. The information on Dogproblems.com is designed to help you learn about dog training and how to fix the dog training problems you might be experiencing with your dog.
• Dogs Home Page - from PetPlace.com. Dr. Jon Rappaport founded the company in 1999 with the objective of developing an unbiased, authoritative, user-friendly website where pet owners worldwide could go for complete, up-to-date information on all pet issues.
• Dog Talk - John Ross is a columnist for the Tribune-Review. His Dog Talk column appears Sundays. NEW ADDRESS!
• Dog Training: Reinforcing Good Behavior - A responsible and loving dog owner will take the time to train their pet to be courteous and obedient. Sure you love your pet, but you can put him in danger if he chases cars or takes food from strangers. An essential part of any dog-human relationship is training. NEW ADDRESS!
• Dog Training With John Wade - Teaching the principles he established and uses daily in his practice, John Wade provides a range of topics from basic behavior to behavior problem solving, for veterinary and related conferences. The extent of his knowledge, novelty of his approach, combined with his humorous presentation, result in repeat invitations from conference organizers.
• Do Senior Animals Really Make Good Pets? - by Diana Guerrero.
• F.I.D.O.: Travelling With Dogs NEW!
• Finding A Lost Pet - Part 1 in two parts, by Diana Guerrero.
• Finding A Lost Pet - Part 2
• Gary Wilkes' Click and Treat Training - a practical and humane application of operant conditioning for dogs and the hottest trend in modern dog training.
• Getting Started in Obedience - Compliments of the AKC.
• How To Be A Good Leader - Leadership is a vital topic -- and at the root of so many dog owners' problems.
• How To Find A Quality Puppy And Reputable Breeder - by Jill Swedlow.
• How to In-Line Skate with your Dog - Perhaps you sniffed out Francis rollerblading with me in the June 2005 issue of Dog & Kennel Magazine as part of an article on rollerblading with your pet. He hopes all doggies have a good time inline skating and reminds dog owners who skate, as always, to stay safe! NEW!
• How to Keep Your Best Friend Safe: Puppy-proofing Your House - A list of "Suggestions for Further Reading From the Internet".
• How To Love Your Dog - A kid's guide to dog care.
• Information And Facts On Dogs - Breeds, anatomy, lifespan, diseases, and their history.
• The Intelligence of Dogs - A site dedicated to the intelligence ranking of dogs according to Dr. S. Coren.
• Just Us Dogs - Our name says it all, our website is about DOGS! Our mission is to provide as much information about dogs, and people involved with dogs as possible. That means sections devoted to dog breeds, dog breeders, general dog information, dog rescues and more. NEW!
• Long Distance Buying - by Chris Walkowicz.
• Meet Your Match - Another breed selector from the Roanoke Valley SPCA. NEW!
• More Focus on Pets - Owning pets is not only fun and entertaining, but it can also be therapeutic and soothing. Whether you have one or many different pets, there is always more to learn about how to keep them safe and happy. This site is for pet lovers looking for information, forums and news on pets. NEW!
• Obedience Training - From Wikipedia, here you will find lots of excellent information on Basic and Competition Obedience Training.
• Obedience Training Your Dog - compliments of the "Dog Owner's Guide", the online magazine for all pet and showdog owners.
• Pet Dog Info - Information for pet owners including a section of First Aid.
• PetNet - General selection, health, feeding, training, grooming, and manners.
• petswelcome.com - the internet's largest pet/travel resource.
• Pets Welcome Canada - the Canadian listings for "petswelcome.com".
• Pet Travel Page - Preparation, procedures, requirements, and much more..... NEW ADDRESS!
• Picking The Perfect Puppy - Once breed and breeder have been selected, it's time to choose the puppy that will share your home and heart for the next dozen or more years.
• Hundeleben - A German website with some links to English sites. NEW!
• Puppy-Proofing Your Yard
• Raising Your Dog With the Monks of New Skete - A method of training designed to guide you toward a deeper harmony with your dog.
• Responsibility of Canine Ownership - by Jill Swedlow.
• SelectaPet - This online program will select a few breeds most likely to suit your lifestyle and needs.
• Should Sassy Have Puppies? - There's more involved than you might think. . . .
• Should You Breed Your Dog? - The first thing to consider when breeding your dog is to ask yourself why you are doing so.
• Should You Breed Your Dog Or Bitch? - This big question needs an honest look.
• Talking Dog - Body Language - Understand what dogs are "saying".
• Tips on Bathing A Dog - Dogs can be tricky to bath, especially in a tub! Here are also some tips for skin problems. Make you, as well as, your dog happy and read this article. NEW!
• Training & Living With Dogs - from the WashingtonPost.com, articles by "Katz on Dogs".
• Training Dogs - Numerous links to Dog Training.
• TravelDog.com - Useful tips on traveling with your dog, along with a listing of accomodations (with addresses and phone numbers) throughout the U.S. and Canada which accept dogs.