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TRAINING Agility classes: Recommended Reading: Looking for good books on behavior and training? There are some "must-reads" on this list by the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. http://svbt.org/pages/reading.htm American Pet Dog Trainers. Looking for a training class? Choose a trainer who uses dog-friendly, positive-based methods. http://www.apdt.com/ What is Rally obedience? http://www.apdt.com/po/rally/about.aspx BREEDERS/BREED INFORMATION Looking for information on a particular breed? The best source is the national breed club website. To find it for each breed: http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds Information on breeder referral: http://www.akc.org/breederinfo/breeder_search.cfm Information on purebred rescue groups. http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm New to dogs? This page has numerous helpful links, including a beginner’s guide to dog shows, deciding on which dog is right for you, finding a responsible breeder, and responsible dog ownership, http://www.infodog.com/newtodogs.htm HEALTH Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Orthopedic and genetic disease of animals. www.offa.org Canine Health Information Center (CHIC). Found a certain breed? Before you choose a breeder, check here to see what the "gold standard" is for health testing for that breed. We recommend that you choose a breeder who tests for these genetic diseases. http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/breeds.html Canine Health Foundation: http://www.akcchf.org Eye diseases. The Canine Eye Registration Foundation certifies dogs for eye diseases. http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.html Veterinary Partner. Search for reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). http://veterinarypartner.com/ The American Animal Hospital Association's website for pet owners. http://www.healthypet.com/ GENERAL DOG LINKS AKC Companion Animal Recovery. Microchipping your pet is one of the greatest gifts you can give. http://www.akccar.org/ Wake County Animal Control and Pet Adoption: http://www.wakegov.com/pets/shelter/default.htm Dog legislation updates: http://www.akc.org/canine_legislation/index.cfm |