Dogs
A dog is an exciting, sometimes challenging, sometimes confusing, but more often, a very rewarding and committed friend for life. The following Web sites will help you to determine which breed of dog is best suited for your lifestyle and how to take the best care of your loving four-legged friend, including veterinary care, grooming, nutrition and places to go with your dog. This list is not all-inclusive, but it will give you some great starting points on your way to an everlasting friendship with your new dog.
American Kennel Club
http://www.akc.org/
The most outstanding purebred organization in the U.S., it lists information from buying a puppy to Companion Animal Recovery. It also provides information on how to register your dog with DNA samples along with the current tattooing and microchip.
United Kennel Club
http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/Home
The second largest all-breed registry in the U.S., the three divisions of the UKC are registration, publications and field operations, which lists the different competitions and rules and regulations for entering a dog.
Wisconsin Administrative Code
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/codtoc.html
Section NR45.06 provides information about Wisconsin state parks and which parks allow animals and where they are permissible in those parks. Section NR 17 relates to trials and training advice and where permits are required or not.
Wisconsin Statutes
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/stats.html
Statute 174 is about dogs and the requirements for licensing and vaccinations. Also included are sections about service dogs and the penalties for untagged, running at-large animals.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/
After following some links, this site take you to the rules and regulations for dogs in state parks throughout Wisconsin. Gives details as to which parks have separate off-leash dog areas or swimming areas. This site is very useful to the avid outdoorsman.
Dog Friendly
http://www.dogfriendly.com
Provides a multitude of places where dogs are allowed when you're on vacation, shopping or even at work. It lists the dog-friendly hotels throughout the state and also gives information about customs/quarantine pet restrictions for travel to various countries.
DogPark.com
http://www.dogpark.com/
Contains a listing of the current dog parks by state. Indicates whether the park is fenced and also lists some of the amenities that are provided, such as water, benches, tables and parking facilities. This is a great resource for anyone who owns a dog.
Veterinary Information Service
http://vetinfo.com
Offers medical advice by a pair of veterinarians on anything from alopecia to zoonotic diseases (diseases that can affect both people and animals). Ability to search the site by the alphabetical index provides a fast, easy to understand way of searching.
National Animal Poison Control Center
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
Outdoor, Indoor and General information are the three sections information is broken into for poisonous materials to both cats and dogs. This site also provides a phone number and precautionary advice such as having local veterinary numbers close and what to have in an emergency safety kit.
Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/default.html
Suggests medical information such as a behavioral drug for dogs called Colmicalm used for treating separation anxiety. It also talks about Anipryl used for treating dogs with CDS an age-related disease.
American Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com/
Provides information on how and where to find to find an AAHA accredited veterinary clinic in your hometown. Also has a section called Pet Care Library that provides information dealing with behavior problems like chewing, digging, barking, etc., health and nutrition, bonding issues like separation anxiety, and preventative care such as vaccinating and dental care.
Purina Advanced Life
http://www.purina.com/
Provides necessary information for caring for your animal, from nutrition and health, to choosing the right puppy, puppy proofing and how to fix puppy/dog behavioral problems.
Dog Owners Guide: Online magazine for all pet and show dog owners
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/
This site covers information about breed profiles, an “ask the dog trainer” section, canine issues including laws and legislation. This site also has information pertaining to traveling with your pets and kids.
Dogs-Dog Training-Dog adoption
http://www.digitaldog.com/
This site claims it is ‘Dedicated to teaching everyone about “What Makes Dogs Do The Things They Do”' and its inclusions are choosing the right dog, and a section on how the modernization of the canine which includes the domestication of the wolf. There is also a “Dog Tales” section that includes short stories, some comical, some sad, written by readers of this site.
Dog Pro
http://www.dogpro.com/
Bills itself as “A Comprehensive Source of the Internets Leading Dog Professionals” and provides question and answer bulletin boards for online trainers, online groomers, and online vets. There is also a link to a bookstore where you can find information on ordering books, videos or audiotapes pertaining to training, breed, general, or grooming.
I love dogs
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/
One fun feature about this site is the many links to animated cartoons for desktops, including backgrounds, wallpaper and icons, it also depicts artwork such as paintings and drawings from different artists relating to all dogs or some specific breeds. Aside from the graphics there are links to dog clubs, breeders (for all breeds), education, humor, shopping and memorials.
In loving memory
http://www.in-memory-of-pets.org
Loving owners have chance for a final “goodbye” on this site by telling a story or submitting a tribute to their beloved animal. There is also an area where you can submit a poem or find out how others have coped with their losses in the reflections section.
