Stop Puppy Mills This is a comprehensive website put together by the Humane Society of the United States in order to educate people about puppy mills. This site gives good information for prospective puppy buyers as well as materials for those who want to help spread the word.

Prisoners of Greed This is the site to visit for an all-encompassing look at puppy mills as well as ways to help shut them down. From auctions to brokers to pet stores, there is information on all parts of the puppy producing process on this website.

Best Friends: Puppy Mill Rescue This is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary’s take on puppy mills and how they help rescue dogs from these situations. Here you can learn about the rescue process including rehabilitation of breeder dogs.

Canine Inherited Disorders Database Take a look at this site for information about inheritable diseases including what they are and how they are passed on from one generation to the next. You can also check what genetic diseases your dog may be prone to by looking up their breed.

PAWS Magazine: Backyard Breeding Blues Here is an explanation of what a Backyard Breeder is and why they choose to be one. The article is told through an experience by PAWS shelter workers with an unwise hobby breeder.

Animal Legal & Historical Center: Cropping and Docking A comprehensive look at the issues of cropping and docking of dogs ears and tails. Included are details on the procedures, the sides to the issue, and the historical aspects involved.

Council of Docked Breeds: Tail Injuries of GSP dogs born in Sweden 1989 This is an organization against the restriction of leaving dogs tails un-docked. This particular article is about the results of a ban on docking in Sweden.

Office of Public Sector Information: The Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (England) Regulations 2007 Here are the details on the allowance of working dogs’ tails to be docked in England.

Nathan J. Winograd. Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America Read about the history of animal shelters in the US and how they have fallen from compassion through the overuse of euthanasia. Learn how to save the animals from this fate by embracing no-kill shelters and the programs that make them possible.

Dogster A site that is dedicated to bringing together dog lovers so that they can share stories, advice, and have fun. They have loads of forums on a wide range of topics, many dog breed profiles, your own individual pet pages, and much more. For those with foster dogs, Dogster provides a fun and interactive way to get the word out.

Petfinder Is used as an adoptable pet database where possible adopters can search for their future companions based on age, breed, sex, size, and location. Each shelter or rescue has their own page along with a list of their adoptables, including photos and a description of each animal.

Dogs In Danger An online list of animals in eminent danger of euthanasia. Animals are listed according to location, days left, and breed and each is given a description along with a caption.

The Eureka Reporter: Kuno at Pet Fair in Paradise Event The Jaeger Fund demonstrates how to get your voice heard by taking foster dogs out for public events.

NorCal GSP Rescue A rescue dedicated to helping German Shorthaired Pointers who have found their way into shelters. They rehabilitate dogs by training, socialization, and health care.

Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook 3rd Edition An easy to use medical book perfect for looking up symptoms, possible treatments, and when to seek veterinary help.

Sequoia Humane Society A no-kill rescue located on the Northern California coastline that rescues and rehabilitates all sorts of dogs, cats, and other animals.

Black Pearl Dogs Find out what Black Dog Syndrome is, why it happens, and 10 ways you can help the dogs affected by it.

Dog Blog’s Big Black Dog Syndrome Entry Hear more about Black Dog Syndrome through the eyes of a fellow dog lover and black Lab owner.

Vicki Hearne. Bandit: Dossier of a Dangerous Dog. Follow a dog-lover’s path as she fights for the life of a missunderstood dog.

Laurie Leach. The Beginner’s Guide to Dog Agility A comprehensive guide to becoming an agility enthusiast. Learn from experience how to train and give your dog the drive to excell in this fast paced and exciting sport.

Animal Ark No-Kill Shelter A bright and inviting animal rescue located in Minnesota. Animal Ark is known for their informative radio channel that allows listeners to hear about animals from the experts.

Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs. Learn about the psychology of dog and human behaviors, which ones are innate and how you can alter these behaviors to better communicate with your dog.

AKC’s PAL Registration The Purebred Alternative Listing allows owners of purebred rescue dogs to register their animals through the AKC. This allows owners to compete with their rescue dog in a variety of trials, outside of the conformation ring.

AKC’s Dog Owner’s Survey This survey will be used for AKC consideration of allowing mixed breed dogs some competition in their events. It might allow mixed breeds to compete amongst each other (not amongst purebreds) in all but conformation. The survey is currently closed for review.

NY Times on Best Friends Vicktory Dogs An article about the Michael Vick dogs who were once used for illegal dogfighting, but have now been given a second chance.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary A very large no-kill sanctuary dedicated to helping animals of all shapes and sizes no matter their predicament. They provide volunteer networking, animal rescue workshops, mobile low-cost spay/neuter, lots of resources and educational materials for the public, as well as a home for about 2,000 animals.

No Kill Advocacy Center Learn how to make your community no-kill by promoting the programs that make it work.

AKC News: Altering dogs Read about this proposed bill enforcing the spay and neuter of all animals which go through a shelter or rescue.

Great Green Pets Is a blog which advocates turning your pets green by using eco-friendly products. From vacuuming less to buying recycled dog collars, this site has everything a green dog lover needs to bring up their furry companion.

Earthdog Manufactures of a variety of stylish hemp products for your pooch. Not only do they promote sustainable living, but 10% of the proceeds go towards a spay/neuter fund.

How To Green Your Pet Learn the top ten ways to turn your pet green as well as browse through the others. This page also includes a number of eco-friendly dog links.

5 Ways To Be a Green Pet Owner Read about a great way to lower your ecological footprint - buy a recycled dog.

Uberpest’s Journal: Make your Own Dog Assessories Learn how to make things for your dog or shelter dogs by these simple and easy to use instructions. You can build everything from dog collars to booties to packs.

David Mech’s Wolf Study This study describes in full what David Mech has learned from living in close association with wild wolf packs. Read his findings and interprete them to match your dog’s living situation and behavioral cues.

Ian Dunbar’s Research on Dog Interactions Read about one of the dog training worlds’ leading experts and how he came to know so much about dog behaviors and training techniques.

David P. Stiles Research on Captive vs. Free-ranging Wolves This is a study done on the effects of food availability on dominant behaviors in wolves. The research was done on both captive packs with constant access to food and wild packs with variable food quantities.

Dog Star Daily Learn about dog training from the experts! This interactive site includes blog’s from leading dog trainers, comprehensive training programs and behavior problem solving techniques.

Clicker Solutions This site is perfect for those who are interested in learning about clicker training, or those who are currently using it. Included are answers to your clicker training questions, problem solving techniques, interviews with the experts, and lots of helpful hints and recommendations.

Clicker Training Is clicker training expert, Karen Pryor’s website which is dedicated to helping people interested in this popular training technique. Simply put, this site is for all things that have to do with clicker training.

Discovery News Article on the Playfulness of Dogs  This is an article describing how researchers have found that dogs’ desire to play has overcome their instinct to gaurd and be fearful of strangers. Find out how you can utilize this exciting trait to help a shelter dog overcome their deepest fears.