Smart Pups Resources
I have compiled a list of local veterinarians, groomers and pet shops below. In addition, links to sources for gear and dog information (like body language) online is also listed. You will find a sampling of recent studies showing the benefits of training in a dog friendly, force free way.
Veterinarians and Groomers
- Pets On The Shore
235 Dykes Road,
Salisbury, MD
410-742-3935 - Healing Hands Animal Hospital
727 East Main Street,
Salisbury, MD
410-742-4884 - Precious Paws OC
11843 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
410-213-1170 - Precious Paws Ocean View
118 Atlantic Ave, Unit 101
Ocean View, DE 19970
302-539-2273 - Atlantic Veterinary Services
10656 Worcester Highway
Berlin, MD 21811
410-629-1838 - South Paw Pet Resort
8004 Burnt Mill Road
Willards, MD
410-835-2275 - Lucky Dog Pet Salon
400 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, MD
443-523-4262 - Paws n Claws
11934 Ocean Gateway
West Ocean City, MD 21842
410-213-7490 - Underground Grooming Pet Spa
34205 Old Ocean City Road, Units C & D
Pittsville, MD 21850
410-835-5284
On the web
- Smart Pups Blog - Weekly articles on training, behavior, canine development and more!
- Clickertraining.com - Explains methods and history of clicker training in animals, also has links to great toys and other resources!
- Kong - Great interactive toys for your dog!
- Zukes - Tasty (all the dogs I've met seem to think so at least!) all-natural, healthy treats for dogs!
- Positively - Great reading from Victoria Stilwell's Expert Blog, featuring world class trainers, behaviorists and Veterinarians
- AVSAB - Position papers put out by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior on Dominance Theory, Puppy Classes, Punishment in Training and Choosing a Trainer
- The Bitey End of the Dog - My favorite dog podcast. Brilliant interviews with experts on all of the parts of aggression in dogs.
- The Other End of The Leash - A great resource on all things dog from a favorite author and trainer!
- Kikopup - Emily Larlham breaks down training into simple steps so anyone can learn!
Articles & studies
- 2020 study on the negative impacts of aversion-based training methods on pet dogs
- 2014 study on the elements of dog-human bond formation
- 2014 study on the impacts of electronic collars used for dog training
- 2013 Op-Ed on Canine Neurology
- 2009 study on the link between confrontational training styles and increased aggression in dogs
- 2004 study on the effects of different training methods on dog welfare
- 2004 study on the fallacy of dominance theory
Common Pet Toxins
Canine Body Language
- Lili Chin - I can't get enough of her posters and handouts on body language!
- iSpeakDog - This is a really fun, interactive source to learn more about canine body language!
- Eileen and Dogs - More ways to geek out with videos, articles, and pictures on canine body language!
Books
- Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, By Dr. Sophia Yin
- How to Behave So your Dog Behaves, by Dr. Sophia Yin
- The Puppy Primer, by Patricia McConnell
- The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever, by Larry Kay and Chris Perondi
- Brain Teasers for Dogs: Quick and Easy Puzzle Games, by Christina Sonderman
- Play Together, Stay Together, by Karen London and Patricia MaConnell
- 101 Dog Tricks, by Kyra Sundance
- Decoding Your Dog: Explaining Common Dog Behaviors and how to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones, by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
- Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog, by Brenda Aloff
- Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend, By Lili Chin
- On Talking Terms With Dogs, By Turid Rugaas
you can also find these and more great books on Dogwise!
