- Agility
- Resources
- Articles
- Carting & Weightpulling
- Flyball & Frisbees
- Freestyle
- Herding
- Flyball & Frisbees
- Resources
- Articles
- Hiking, Running, Backpacking, Etc.
- Hunting
- Resources
- Articles
- Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Lure Coursing & Racing
- Sledding & Such
- Therapy
- Lure Coursing & Racing
- Resources
- Articles
- In the News
- Articles
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Some other sections relevant to this topic at Dr. P's include:
- Resources
- Agility-L home page for the mailing list with lots of info.
- Agility Regulations (AKC)
- All Canines Equal in Sport (Petition to AKC)
- Agility is Poetry in Motion brought to you by G. Blancke (Belgium)
- Haute Dawgs Agility Group (CA)
- Clean Run Productions includes exercise of the month & exercise archive.
- N. American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)
- United States Dog Agility Assoc. (USDAA)
- Agility Titles - summary by J. Decker
- Agility Ability (Dog Agility Central)
- 1998 AKC Agility Nationals from A. Duncun
- Agility Equipment Page by H. Fairweather
- Agility: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun! (German site)
- Agility Eye Magazine (K9 Net UK)
- Specialist Internet Search Engine for Dog Agility Enthusiasts maintained by E. Rocco
- Dog Agility Page (M. J. Sminkey) includes agility course of the week.
- MS Word Entry Form Templates for Agility by M. F. Vihonsky
- 1998 AKC Agility Nationals by J. Williamson
- Derbyshire Dog Agility Club (UK)
- Dog Agility Ring
- You may also wish to examine Upcoming Events.
- Articles
- What is Snooker (BAD)
- Advice for the Novice's First Run (BAD)
- Just For Fun Agility Equipment by D. Blackman
- Sending the Dog to the Tunnel by C. Brick
- Advice for the Novice Gambler by J. Buhite
- Just For Fun Agility (DogPay)
- Dog Agility (DogScouts.com)
- Agility A Competitive Sport for Dogs & Handlers by E. Du Pree
- Agility Dog Training with P. Lewis by E. Frawley
- Getting Started - On the Road by K. Greer
- What are the Faults by K. Greer
- Which Way do I go? (training directionals) by K. Greer
- Flyball & Agility by P. Gutjens
- 12 Commandments of Agility by N. Gyes
- The Weave Pole Dance by N. Gyes
- Making a Food Sock by N. Gyes
- Conversational Agility by S. Mah
- Agility Tips From Experienced Competitors compiled by C. May from CLEANRUN-L
- The Education of Lacy by C. May
- Finding Agility Equipment Is No Obstacle to Fun by B. McLennan (Dog Fancy)
- Agility FAQ by C. T. Moore
- Beginners Meet Agility by J. & C. Norris
- Jumpin Puppy by B. Page
- Agility Training Tips (PawsAbilities)
- Handling Critique Agility (PawsAbilities)
- What is Agility? by P. Saito
- Agility FAQs from M. J. Sminkey
- Alternative Agility Training by M. & E. Theiss
- Agility...A Beardie Sport by E. Venator
- Speeding Up the Slow Dog - suggestions from E. Venator & G. Hamilton
- Agility 101 by C. Wallen
- Agility Training Tips by T. Woods & J. Mohr
- Weight Pulling - an interview with G. Hibler & J. Hibler
- Carting With Your Dog from the Wilson Family
- Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Regulations
- Weight Pull (American Bulldogger)
- International Weight Pull Association
- Overview of a Pull (IWPA)
- Australian Cattle Dogs Excel in Weight Pulling by T. Keenan
- Flyball Hawkeye Hustlers (IA)
- Staffordshire Bull Terriers: Shining Stars in Flyball! by E. Anderson
- How to Teach Home Flyball by A. Clark
- What is Flyball (Fast Fourward)
- Flyball Training Tips compiled from rec.pets.dogs.activities or the flyball mailing list (K. Hogg)
- Flyball by K. Hogg
- Flyball Home Page by K. Hogg
- Flyball Racing by L. Olson
- Flyball WebRing
- National Capital Air Canines (Washington D.C.) - includes a Frisbee Dog FAQ & training articles
- Dallas Dog & Disc Club includes training articles.
- N. Carolina Dog & Disc Club
- International Disc Dog Handlers Assoc.
- Frisbee Dog FAQ
- Canine Frisbee Training by A. Bunn
- Frisbee (DogScouts.com)
- Back to the Basics by W. Linné (NCAC K9 Frequent Flyer 1997)
- Frisbee Dog Page at the Dogpatch (M. J. Sminkey)
- Canine Disc: Converting Prey to Play by G. Tresan (Australian Shepherd Journal Jan/Feb '98)
- World Canine Freestyle Organization
- Musical Freestyle - Dancing with Your Dog (DOG-PLAY)
- Heelwork to Music from D. Ray
- Resources
- Herding on the Web from L. Rorem
- Herding Info at the Dogpatch (M. J. Sminkey)
- AgriHelp - Working/Herding Dogs
- Herding Dog Webring
- Stockdog Ring
- Stockdog Server
- American Herding Breed Assoc. (alternate)
- Downriver Farm & Herding Facility - British Columbia's all breed stock dog training centre
- HERDERS-L Home Page
- Articles
- German Shepherds in Herding from ?? , includes:
- German Shepherds in Herding from Ann
- Herding Regulations (AKC)
- Herding Primer: Course A (AKC)
- Border Collies & Stock Dog Training by J. Baxter
- Stockdog Attitude by J. Bigham
- Herding: History & Style by J. Byrnes
- Herding Titles - summary by J. Decker
- Herding GSD Web Site by Diwri
- Using the Electronic Collar in Stockdog Training: Part I by J. Dobbs & P. Dobbs
- The American Controversy over German Sheep Herding (HGH) by E. Frawley
- Balance & Pacing by B. Fogt
- Articles from A Garner
- Herding With Beardies by L. Gaspar
- Getting Started In Herding by L. Gaspar
- Finding a Mentor by P. Green
- Attending Your First Trial by P. Green
- What is Balance? by C. Kennedy
- Raising & Starting a (Stockdog) Puppy by B. Lambert
- Finding a Stockdog Trainer by B. Lambert
- Thoughts After Judging by J. Levinson
- Herding Trials In The United States by J. Levinson & C. Mendonca
- Herding with German Shepherds (Nickelsberg's Farm)
- Teaching Handlers to Pen by R. Oliver
- "Skye" the Herding Kerry Blue Terrier by R. B. Pemberton
- Web Footed Sheep Substitutes (Ducks) by L. Rorem
- All About Herding With Briards by D. Schoenberg
- Insights Into Instinct by A. Witte
- California Canine Hikers
- Camping With Your Dog(s) by J. Cravens
- Backpack & Hike With Your Dog (DogScouts.com)
- Dog Backpacking (Dominique/Newf Goodies)
- Biking With Your Dobe by D. Garrett
- Running & Hiking with Your Dog by J. Hahn
- Camping & Backpacking FAQ (rec.pets.dogs)
- Backpacking With Your Dog by L. von Hanneken-Martin
- UberPest's Journal (hiking info) from A. Tikkanen
- Resources
- Working Retriever Central!
- Field Trials (AKC)
- All About Hunting Retrievers from the Dogman
- Hunting Dogs on the Web (Hunting Net, Inc.)
- Retrievers Online Magazine
- Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.
- Coonhound Central
- Field Trial Pointer Page from ??
- N. American Versatile Hunting Dog Assoc.
- American Pointing Labrador Assoc.
- International Pointing Labrador Assoc.
- N. American Hunting Retriever Assoc.
- National Gundog Association
- Beagles Unlimited
- Utility Catch Dog Association (Boar hunting Bulldogs)
- Dog Training & Field Trials (State of CA Dept. of Fish & Game)
- Rec.Hunting.xxx FAQs
- Comparison of WC, WCX, JH & SH Requirements (Golden Retriever Club of Central NY)
- Bird Dog & Retriever News from D. Guldan
- American Cocker Spaniels in the Field from R. Ginzberg
- Deutsch-Drahthaar Central from T. Hedenstrom
- Catahoula Leopard Website from L. McKay
- Ladner's Yellow Blackmouth Cur Dogs from R. Williams
- Articles
- Rec.Hunting.xxx FAQs
- Catahoula Cow Dog by A. Aden
- Otter Page - Training Bench by J. E. Baldiga (describes training of Versatile Gun Dog)
- Ask the Trainer by D. Cooper (BDRN 10/92)
- How to Raise a Retriever Puppy by J. Dahl & A. Dahl
- A series of articles on using electronic collars by J. Dobbs & P. Dobbs (& A. Woodyard)
Note: Dr. P urges caution with such devices, as incorrect usage can quickly create serious problems.- "Hup!"
- The Whistle Sit
- Walk in the Dog's Shoes
- The "Invisible Check Cord"
- "Here" or "Come"--Take Your Choice
- Snake-Proofing Your Pointer
- The Trained Retrieve: Part I & Part II
- Training Your Dog to be Steady & to Cast
- The Training Platform - More Tips
- Handling Patterns for the Retriever
- Prerequisites for "Taking the Line"
- Enhancing Intensity in the Backing Dog
- Teaching Your Dog to Hold Point Using the Stonelake Method By D. Guldan (BDRN 6-96)
- Mike Lardy National Ranked Trainer By D. Guldan (BDRN 12-96)
- The One That Got Away (Hog Hunting with Catahoulas) by B. Harding
- Field Vocabulary Primer by S. Hobson
- The No-No Drill: The First Steps In Teaching Cupcake To Handle by F. Holbert
- The Boykin Spaniel, South Carolina's Own by W. Huffstetler
- Training the Retriever (Old & New) (Hunting Net)
- Owner/Puppy Retriever Training by M. Knapp
- Articles by S. G. Kohlmann
- Thoughts on Socializing of Hunting Dog Puppies
- Perfect Puppy Prep: Coaching Your Pup Through its First Test (VJP)
- The Hows & Whys of the Forced Retrieve
- Training the Perfect Retriever: Drags, Marks & Blinds
- Thoughts, Tips, & Theories on Training & Hunting the Versatile Gun Dog
- Total Control: HALT! (adapted from C. Tabel)
- The Right Track: Training Tips for Blood Tracking
- Incommunicado 1: When Dogs & People Don't Communicate
- Incommunicado 2: How People & Dogs Can Communicate
- Articles by J. Mertens
- Articles by T. Moore
- Basic Dog Training (for Hunting) by B. Moyse
- Basset Hound Field Trials (H. Nadelman)
- Do's & Don'ts Retrieving with Puppies! by J. Pappler
- Do it Right! Avoiding Problems Beats Correcting Them by B. West (BDRN 12-97)
- Labs That Point by D. York
- Flock & Family Guardian Network
- Livestock Guardian Dogs - (LGD-L Homepage) includes a FAQ
& LGD-L Training List Excerpts.
- The Anatolian Shepherd as Livestock Guardian (ASDI)
- Introducing the Anatolian Shepherd to Sheep by G. Bouder
- Articles by C. de la Cruz
- Training Anatolian Shepherd Dogs for Poultry Guarding by J. Floyd
- An Anatolian Shepherd Dog & his Goats by B. Garayalde
- Anatolian Shepherds & Miniature Horses by C. Keller
- Introducing a 9 week old LGD Puppy by S. Kempe
- FlockGuard Behavior & Training from S. Kubyn
- Livestock Guardians (Anatolians) at Salad Fork Ranch by C. Oleksak
- Livestock Guarding Dogs from T. Taylor
- Livestock Guarding Dogs (USDA reprint)
- Racing Whippets
- Sighthound Racing in Sweden by H. Ahlgren
- Lure Coursing Home Page from B. Dalzell
- Ireland's Greyhound Homepage from Damien
- An Intro to Lure Coursing by K. Fasciano
- Lure Coursing by C. T. Moore
- How to Get Started Lure Coursing by J. Parker
- Lure Coursing & the Retired Racing Greyhound by J. K. Paulsen
- Pursuit by J. Kern & D. Royaltan
- Sled Dog Central
- Iditarod Daily Online Guide - includes a brief history of the iditarod
- British Mushers Assoc.
- International Sled Dog Racing Assoc.
- Alaska Dog Mushers Assoc.
- Alaska Skijoring & Pulk Assoc.
- Mushing Dog Sled Racing Info (Allegro Siberians)
- Description of Sled Dogs (AllPets.Com)
- Sled Dog Training Topics by J. J. Bragg
- Dog Sledding at the Tip of South America (CNN.com)
- Skijoring by J. G. Faughnan
- Skijoring FAQ by J. R. Harris
- Sled Dog Care Guidelines (Mush With PRIDE)
- A Personal Look at Amateur Sled Dog Racing by L. Olson
- Alaska School Offers Course in Dog Sledding by R. Perera (CNN 3-3-00)
- Sled Dogs & the Iditarod from J. Runyan
- The Seppala Siberian Sleddog
- Tips for Successful Sled Dog Racing by A. Stoller
- Resources
- APBT Service Dog Program
- Description of Therapy Dogs (AllPets.Com)
- Animal Assisted Therapy (DOG-PLAY)
- Therapy Dogs - description & guidelines from K. Durr
- Therapy Dogs Inc.
- Animal Assisted Therapy Services (Delta Society)
- Prescription Pet Program (Children's Hospital, CO)
- Professor Hunt's Dog Page by C. Hunt
- Animal Facilitated Therapy (RehabNET)
- Therapy Dogs (Super Dog)
- S.M.A.R.T. Dogs (CA)
- Intermountain Therapy Animals (UT)
- Articles
- Visiting Dogs by A. Andrews
- Help Your Dog Get Ready for Therapy Work (Dog-Play)
- Series from Dr. C. Fingerhut
- What Dogs Bring To the Table by M. Ali-Khan
- Role Pets Play in the Psyche of Their Owners by M. Baiocco
- Benefits of Animals to People by K. Bellanco
- What Can Your Pet Do For You by H. Bogardus
- Health Benefits Animals Give Humans by N. Buglione
- Psychological & Physical Benefits of Owning a Dog by R. Clark
- Benefits of Owning Pets by A. Criscuolo
- Psychological Benefits that Pets Have on Humans by B. DiLorenzo
- Relationship Between Animal Abuse, Human Abuse, & Antiocial Behavior by T. Galeno
- Sad Relationship Between Abused Women, Children & Animals by F. Greco
- Relationship Between Animal Abuse, Human Abuse, & Antiocial Behavior by D. Henson
- Shut Up & Pet Me: It's For Your Own Good by A. Malecki
- Psychological Benefits of Pets on Humans by K. McKenna
- Psychological Benefits that Pets Have on Humans by R. Ryan
- Relationship Between Animal Abuse & Human Abuse by G. Schiavone
- Psychological Benefits That Dogs Have on Humans by S. Stewart
- Pet Therapy Volunteers by T. A. Fuess, Ph.D.
- Dogs in a Psychologist's Office by J. Gavriele-Gold, Ph.D.
- Animal-Assisted Learning: Maximizing the Natural Bond Between Children & Animals by S. Griffin, BA, ICADC, CCS
- Human and Dog Interdependency by L. Hilario
- Animal Training Tips for Use in Animal Facilitated Therapy by L. Hume, LPN
- Profile of Appropriate Therapy Dog by L. Hume, LPN
- S. McElroy Articles
- The Other Side of Working Dogs by S. Perlman
- Therapy Dog Training Program by L. Richards
- Students Training Animals: Role Therapy - from W. L. Siegel, J. Y. Murdock, Ph.D., & A. D. Colley, M.Ed.
- Going to (and From) the Dogs (SafetyAlerts.com)
- Benefit of Pets to Humankind by T. Smith, Ph.D. & C. Fingerhut, Psy.D.
- Dogs as Medicine by R. Taylor, LPN
- In the News
- Canine Care for Cancer Patients (CNN 2-10-96)
- Dog Proves to be Best Friend for Parkinson's Sufferer (CNN 3-29-97)
- Rottweilers Can Be Friends, Therapy Dogs, Too by L. Wilson Fuoco (Post-Gazzette 2-17-99)
- Golden Therapy (Spokane News 2-23-99)
- Blind Therapy Dog Inspires Teens & Seniors by N. Price (Dog Fancy)
- Researcher Finds Dog Ownership Benefits Children 10-12 by F. Zoretich (Scripps Howard News Service 12-26-00)
- A Pet Dog Reduces Stress of Those Caring for a Brain-Injured Spouse, UB Study Finds UB News Services
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Freestyle
Herding
Hiking, Running, Backpacking, Etc.
Hunting
Livestock Guardian Dogs
Lure Coursing & Racing
Sledding & Related Activities
Therapy
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