Cool Dog Training

A Veterinarian's View on Puppy Socialization
An open letter from Dr. R. K. Anderson, DVM

Print out & implement our Puppy Socialization List.

Other Resources

Dog's Inn – an exclusive boarding kennel located ten miles east of Cool Dog Training, Inc.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(Qualified and certified national trainers listing; most members care enough to join and stay current on techniques)

Animal Friends of the Valley
Lake Elsinore, CA
(951) 674-0618

Canine Support Teams

The Humane Society of the United States

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center operates a toll-free hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (888) 426-4435 for a fee of $45 per case. If you call, you should be prepared to provide the following information:

The name of the poison your animal was exposed to
The amount and how long ago
The species, breed, age, sex, and weight of your pet
The symptoms the animal is displaying.

You'll also be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, and credit card information.

Common Poisonsous Plants List

Pet-toxic Foods List

FDA pet food recall list (direct link to PDF)

University of California Davis Vaccination Information will help you understand what the Veterinarian Guidelines are for vaccinations to help you make good decisions for your dog.

American Kennel Club
(Listing and Definition of Breeds)

American Kennel Club
(Canine Good Citizen Program for Therapy Dogs)

Love on a Leash
(Love on a Leash Program for Therapy Dogs)

Dog Bite Law

Dog Park Directory

Rattlesnake-avoidance Training

Agility Training

My Influences

Ian Dunbar, DVM
(pioneer of the pet dog industry in Berkley, CA Founded APDT)

Jean Donaldson
(headed up San Francisco SPCA, offers extensive dog training classes)

Patricia McConnell, PhD.
(excellent on behavior studies in natural environment & domestic)

Karen Pryor
(reintroduced Clicker Training for pet dog five years ago)