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Because
we work at home and live way out in the country, we spend a lot of time on
the computer. We also do a lot of shopping via the internet. Here are our
favorite links organized by subject, with some short editorializing where
appropriate.
BELGIAN BREEDERS:
Isengard Belgians- Lorra
Miller is an experienced breeder/trainer of 25+ years. She is a warm,
generous font of information and an ambassador for our breed.
Claire de lune Belgians- Claire Tretheway's online Belgian pedigree database is an invaluable resource and
her willingness to share her knowledge will surely gain her entrance to
heaven.
MegaSpirit Belgians- Nathan and Olga Barum,
retired as breeders, are responsible for getting
us involved in Belgians. Thank you for our two amazing boys, Regal and
Ardent.
Serack's Belgians- Sheila Serack, also retired from breeding,
established an innovative
and solidly researched breeding program. Thank you for our fearless,
wonderful girl, Shimmer.
CANINE ORGANIZATIONS:
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America
(BSCA)
United Belgian Sheepdog Association (UBSDA)
American Kennel Club (AKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)- If you are only familiar with the AKC, you
may wish to explore the UKC.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:
North American Search Dog Network
American Rescue Dog Association
AGILITY ORGANIZATIONS:
North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)
Agility Association of Canada (AAC)
HERDING ORGANIZATIONS:
American Herding Breed Association
Herding on the
Web - Listing of Int'l programs.
PROTECTIVE SPORT:
American Working Dog Federation (AWDF)
United Schutzhund Clubs of
America
North American Ring Association
MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPLORE:
North American
Flyball Organization
APDT Rally Obedience
Therapy Dogs International
RECOMMENDED EMAIL LISTS:
Belg-L :an email
list with an active membership of owners, trainers and breeders devoted to
all 4 varieties of Belgian Sheepdogs.
Click-l :an email list exclusively
devoted to clicker training.
COMPANION
ANIMAL RECOVERY (CAR):
AKC CAR Program - why we microchip our dogs.
HomeAgain Microchip Identification System
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MILITARY WORKING DOG LINKS:
Gordon is a former Air Force Patrol Dog Handler; he has current
memberships in the following organizations.
Vietnam Dog Handler Association
Viet Nam Security Police Association K-9
Supporting Our Deployed Dogs and Handlers in Southwest Asia and the Gulf
Department
of Defense Military Working Dog Center
Clark Air Base
K-9 Early 1970's
Hahn, Germany Air Force Base K-9- An extremely well researched K-9
history section.
HEALTH & NUTRITION:
The BARF Diet -
Dr. Ian Billinghurst has written three books on how to raise your dogs on
"bones and raw foods".
Innova &
California Natural Dog Food - "Fit for Human Consumption"
dog food. The healthiest kibble available. Be sure to check out the
feature that allows you to compare vet recommended and store brands for
common and not so common allergens.
Flower Essences for Pets - We
have had excellent results using essences. Dr. Bach originally created
them. Polly Fox makes two lines: one for pets and one for people.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Canine Eye
Registration Foundation (CERF)
UC-Davis DNA Epilepsy
Disease Study
Belgians
and Anesthesia CANINE
LINKS:
Dog Owner's Guide
- includes Belgian Page (breed profiles), basic training, behavior and
grooming tips.
American Dog Trainers Network -
a great resource.
Belgian Shepherd Dog by SitStay.com
Dr. P's Dog Training - best training site on the net sponsored by
Univ. of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Karen Pryor's
& Gary Wilkes' Clicker
Training sites.
Working Dogs Cyberzine - The
international magazine for and about working dogs. FOR
BELGIAN RESCUES & RE-HOMES:
Belgian Rescue
- For those who prefer not to adopt a puppy or who desire to help where
there is a great need, we encourage you to consider adopting a Belgian in
need of a new home.
SHOPPING
FOR YOUR PAL:
PetEdge - outstanding
values and a great selection at wholesale prices.
Dogwise - books, books and more
stuff
SitStay - a font of information.
Affordable Agility - agility equipment.
Dog Daze Designs -
got-to-have, silly dog stuff.
Working Dogs Outfitter -
for the serious working dog and owner.
Ray Allen K9 Equipment - for
military, police, SAR and other working dogs. For
questions, send email to alpinefire@taosnet.com
or call us at 575-776-0911. |