www.dogwise.com (It has a large selection of dog books to choose from. I'm not recommending all the books that are sold on the website, but they have a large selection on dogs, and many of them are pretty good.)
My Library: www.geocities.com/oscarandpenelope/training.html
www.petexpertise.com/ (It has a large selection of training equipment that are used by positive reinforcement-based trainers.)
www.coyotecommunications.com/dogcamp.html (Tips for camping with your dog; it also has a lot of common sense tips for traveling with a dog in general.)
Lists of dog parks in the United States:
www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/
www.dogparkusa.com
www.petswelcome.com and www.dogfriendly.com (Two websites I use most frequently when planning trips with my animals.)
www.dog-treat-recipe-exchange.com/dog_birthday_cake_recipes.html (Recipes of dog cakes and frosting that I usually make for dog parties.)
Veterinary Medicine References:
www.peteducation.com
www.merckvetmanual.com
www.dvm360.com
Recommended trainer and behaviorist list:
www.gapdt.com
www.trulydogfriendly.com
www.peaceablepaws.com/pages/referrals.asp
www.ccpdt.org
www.iiacab.com
Our own pet ear cleaner, pet teeth cleaner, cat and dog litter, and dog boots reviews:
We've tested over 20 of each. If you're interested in our opinion on a particular item, just ask. Our favorites so far:
Ear cleaner for dogs: K9 Liquid Health Ear Solutions
Ear cleaner for cats: Animals Apawthecary Herbal Ear Rinse
Cat litter: World's Best Cat Litter (cheaper ones we use are Yesterday's News and Feline Pine)
Dog boots: Muttluks
Shampoo: Cloud Star brand Buddy Wash
http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/canned.htm and http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/dry.htm (If your cat has renal disease, these two webpages show the amount of phosphorus in some commercial high-quality cat foods.)
www.petfooddirect.com (If you don't live in a big city and have trouble finding premium quality commercial food for your pets, this one has large selection of natural pet foods. Delivery time takes 1-3 weeks in my prior experience, by if you subscribe to receive their updates, they will email you 25% discount coupons sometimes).
www.guineapigcages.com (This is the website to go to BEFORE and after getting your guinea pigs. It has the correct standards for guinea pig cages, and some basic care info. This website also promotes adopting rescued guinea pigs. Yes, there are thousands of guinea pigs put down each year at shelters. So if you are planning to get a guinea pig, or horse, or chicken, or any companion animals, please consider adoption first and save a life!)
www.petfinder.org (This website allows you to search for adoptable pets in your area, and you can even focus the search on a specific breed of dog, cat, or even horse. If for some reason you are looking for a declawed cat, you can even include that in your search criteria. There is absolutely no need to get a perfectly healthy cat and declaw him/her! Another good thing about this website is that it lists the rescue groups, so if you are interested in volunteering for certain groups or just want to contact them, this website is a good place to start. Some rescue groups do not update their online listings very often, so if you are looking for a special species or breed, etc., it's best to email or call the group to get the most updated information.)
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill