Useful Website Links and Resources

Puppy and Kitten information sheets:

• Healthy behavioural development of puppies
• Healthy behavioural development of kittens
• What is “environmental enrichment”?
• Meeting a dog’s needs
• Meeting a cat’s needs

Recommended Books and Authors:

1. Decoding your Dog by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
2. Decoding your Cat by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
3. Life Skills for Puppies: Laying the foundation for a loving, lasting relationship by Helen Zulch, Daniel Mills and Peter Baumber
4. Perfect Puppy in Seven Days: How to Start Your Puppy Off Right, Dr Sophia Yin
5. Cooperative Veterinary Care, Alicia Howell
6. Tell Your Dog You’re Pregnant, Dr Lewis Kirkham
7. Tell Your Cat You’re Pregnant, Dr Lewis Kirkham

Other Useful Links:

1. American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour position statements: Dominance, Punishment, Puppy Socialization, and also a handout about choosing a trainer
2. Dog bite prevention
3. Parent Education
4. Understanding causes for behaviour
5. The indoor pet initiative
6. International Cat Care
7. Catalyst Council
8. Low Stress Handling
9. Fear Free Initiative