Shiloh Veterinary Hospital has collected useful and information links, more will be added over time. Some have found the following sites helpful but we cannot endorse their products or policies.

Training and Behavior

http://www.feliway.com/gb
Main website for product called 'Feliway', which can greatly reduce stress in cats. Helpful for situations such as moving, introducing a new cat, bringing a baby home, being left alone for long periods, scratching furniture & inappropriate elimination (urine and/or stool outside the litterbox)

http://www.animalbehaviorassociates.com/
Homepage for a practice of 2 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists in CO. Many informative articles about cat & dog behavior as well as great books, DVDs and CDs to purchase.

http://helpingfido.com/
Canine behavior info from Animal Behavior Associates of CO. Sign up for the free e-newsletter to receive 3-5 minute audio recording Behavior Tips every 2 weeks.

http://helpingkitty.com/
Feline behavior info from Animal Behavior Associates of CO. Sign up for the free e-newsletter to receive 3-5 minute audio recording Behavior Tips every 2 weeks.

http://clickertraining.com/
Extremely helpful website for learning more about clicker training, a wonderful way to train your dog, cat, horse, goat, chicken, or any other species using positive reinforcement rather than corrections or punishment. Highly recommended!

http://www.trulydogfriendly.com/blog/?page_id=2
A website supported by a reputable group of professional dog trainers and behavior consultants (including veterinarians) with many interesting and helpful articles about training without causing emotional or physical pain to dogs.

Careers in Veterinary Medicine

http://avma.org/
Homepage of the American Veterinary Medical Association

http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
Career information for future veterinarians.

http://www.aavmc.org/students_admissions/vet_schools.htm
List of AVMA accredited veterinary schools. Website also includes detailed information about applying to veterinary school.

http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/careers/technology_brochure.asp
Career information for future veterinary technicians.

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs/vettech_programs.asp
List of AVMA accredited veterinary technician programs (link for accredited distance-learning programs on the left in green).

Safety with Kids & Dogs

http://dogsandstorks.com/
A very extensive & informative website about introducing a new baby to your dog(s). In order to keep babies & toddlers safe as well as minimize stress in your dog, it is extremely important to learn how to read your dog's body language & adjust encounters as needed. Articles, videos and a DVD to purchase. A must for expectant parents!

http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/dog_bite/dog_bite_brochure.asp
Information about dog bite prevention from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

http://www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com/index.html
Many articles & an advice column about safety with kids & dogs as well as a book for sale by Colleen Pelar, Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (which requires a Masters Degree as well as at least 1500 hours of animal behavior consulting). Great video clips of canine body language!