General Websites
http://www.associationofanimalbehaviorprofessionals.com (see glossary and abbreviations)
http://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/
http://www.deltasociety.org
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners: http://www.iaadp.org/psd_tasks.html
http://www.anythingpawsable.com/
Therapy Dog Websites
Therapy Dogs International see: http://www.tdi-dog.org
Therapy Dogs Incorporated see: http://www.therapydogs.com
Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. see: www.golden-dogs.org
Americans with Disabilities Act Websites
http://www.ada.gov
ADA Business BRIEF: Service Animals http://www.ada.gov/svcanimb.htm
http://www.ada-audio.org/Archives/
http://www.bazelon.org (see disability rights resources)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission see: http://www.eeoc.gov (see ADA law and government policy)
Job Accommodation Network see: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
National Empowerment Center see: http://www.power2u.org/
Federal Legislative Information see: https://www.govtrack.us/
United States Department of Justice see: http://www.usdoj.gov/
Temperament Testing Websites
Assistance Dogs International, Inc. see: http://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/ (see public access test)
American Temperament Test Society, Inc. see: http://www.atts.org (see sample temperament test)
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners see: http://www.iaadp.org (see sample temperament test)
http://www.paw-rescue.org (dog tips- temperament)
http://www.puppyprodigies.org
Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test see: https://www.volhard.com/pages_pat.html
PTSD and Mental Health Websites
American Psychiatric Association: http://www.psych.org/
Mental Health America: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration: http://www.samhsa.gov/
National Alliance of Mental Illness see: http://www.nami.org
National Mental Health Association: http://www.nmha.org/
http://www.bipolar.about.com
Depression and Bipolar support Alliance see: http://www.dbsalliance.org
http://www.everydayhealth.com (see health benefits of dogs)
Guided Imagery and Meditation Resources by Belleruth Naparstek see: http://www.healthjourneys.com
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners see: http://www.iaadp.org (see PSD tasks)
Department of Health & Human Services see: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ (look up any research for articles and information)
Psych Central: http://www.psychcentral.com/
Training Websites & Videos
Donna Hill’s Assistant Dogs Training Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/supernaturalbc2008
Donna Hill’s Video Index: http://www.dogvideoindex.blogspot.com/
Emily Larlham Training Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup/
Emily Larlham’s Website: https://dogmantics.com/
Vancouver Island Assistance Dogs see: http://www.viassistancedogs.blogspot.com/
Sue Ailsby’s training levels see: http://www.sue-eh.ca/
Sue Ailsby’s books see: http://www.sue-eh.ca/digital_products/
Clicker Training Library see: http://www.clickertraining.com/library?source=kpctnavbar
Understanding Dog Behavior: https://fluentwoof.com/understanding-dog-behavior/
Ethics Websites
http://www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Delta Society with their Minimum Standards for Service Dogs see: http://www.DeltaSociety.org
The Five Freedoms
http://www.vet.purdue.edu/chab/index.php (see Alan Beck)
Websites for Canine Health
The Whole Dog Journal Web. 09 Aug. 2009.
http://www.assistancedogunitedcampaign.org
http://www.carecredit.com
Silver Lining Foundation see: http://www.oslf.org
https://www.gopetplan.com/
https://365petinsurance.com/
http://www.petassure.com/
http://www.petinsurancereview.com
http://www.pettech.net (See Dog First Aid information)
http://www.redcross.org (See Dog First Aid information)
https://yourdogadvisor.com/dog-first-aid-kit/
http://www.claricode.com/content/Medical-First-Aid-and-CPR-for-Pets.aspx
https://yourdogadvisor.com/why-do-dogs-pant/
Alternative Healing Websites
http://www.aldaronessences.com/
http://www.anaflora.com
http://animalbehaviorassociates.com (See calming cap)
http://www.bachflower.com
http://www.calmingcollars.com
http://caninelullabies.com
http://www.downeastdognews.com (see identifying and coping with canine stress)
http://www.healingtouchforanimals.com
http://www.petalk.org/LaughingDog.html
Music Therapy for Dogs a Comprehensive Guide
Welcome to Chi Institute Veterinary Acupuncture see: http://www.tcvm.com (see Chinese herbal handbook)
https://icalmpet.com/ (relaxation music for dogs)
http://www.thundershirt.com (see ttouch wraps, anxiety wraps, or thundershirts)
http://www.ttouch.com (See dogs)
Nutrition Websites
http://www.dogfoodproject.com
http://www.doggiedietician.com
http://www.thepossiblecanine.com
Coping With the Death of Your Dog Websites
http://http://animalsinourhearts.com/ (see grief support resources)
Association for Pet loss and Bereavement see: http://www.aplb.org/
American veterinary Medical Association see: http://www.avma.org
http://www.kristi-freeman.com/ (see: Quality of Life Assessment)
http://www.pet-loss.net
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/about-us/outreach/pet-loss-support-hotline/resources-grieving/stages-grieving (see the stages of grieving)
http://vet.purdue.edu (see pet loss and grief)
Pet Loss Hotline at the College of Veterinary Medicine see: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/
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