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

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



• All Things To Do With Dogs - We are here to assist you to choose a breed which will suit your lifestyle, including a vast range of dog information located all on one site.
• 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 - Courtesy of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities.
• ASPCA’s Meet Your Match - the only method in existence today that evaluates an animal’s behavior and interests and matches them to an adopter’s preferences so that you take home a pet you can really click with. NEW!
• Bathing A Dog - This site is a source for grooming tips and product selection.
• Before You Buy A Puppy - a discussion, with questions to ask yourself. NEW!
• Canine Auto - 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!
• 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.
• Choosing The Breed That's Right For you - by Jill Swedlow.
• 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 Bathing Tips - courtesy of eHow. NEW!
• 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 Finder - Tell us about your doggie preferences and lifestyle, and we'll show you which popular breeds would make an ideal fit.
• Dog Breed Info Center - What breed is right for your family? Take the quiz and find out!
• Dog Breed Selector Quiz - 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 - Although John Ross, a columnist for the Tribune-Review, has decided to stop writing this column, other contributors are maintaining it.
• Dog Training Central - If you're striving to raise and train a happy, healthy and well adjusted dog yourself at home - this website is for you. It is my goal to help you properly care for, socialize and train your dog in a positive, non-violent yet highly effective manner. NEW!
• Dog Training Overview
• 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 - courtesy of "Car Talk".
• 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 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.
• Long Distance Buying - by Chris Walkowicz.
• New Pet - contains a wealth of helpful resources for new, or soon-to-be, pet owners. We have a world of fun tips and helpful hints on where to get a new pet and how to care for the new addition once you bring your bundle of joy home.
• New Puppy Care - Courtesy of Purina.
• 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.
• PetNet - General selection, health, feeding, training, grooming, and manners.
• PetPlace.com - the Web's # 1 place for pet information. NEW!
• Pet-Related Topics - from CanadianLiving.com.
• 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.....
• 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.
• Puppy Supply Checklist - Here's a checklist of puppy supplies to have on hand on the exciting day when your new pup comes home. NEW!
• Purina Dog Breed Selector 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. NEW ADDRESS!
• 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 or Bitch? - The first thing to consider when breeding your dog is to ask yourself why you are doing so.
• 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 ADDRESS!
• Training Articles - Numerous dog training articles writtne by Melissa Alecxander and others........ NEW!
• Training & Living With Dogs - from the WashingtonPost.com, articles by "Katz on Dogs".
• Training Dogs - Numerous links to Dog Training.
• Traveling With Dogs & Outdoor Play - As a responsible dog owner you will want to provide safe travel, play, and outdoor exercise for your dog. By following the suggestions in the articles below, you will be able to have a safe and enjoyable time with your dog, wherever you may be.