We have assembled a list of our favorite web sites and books. Whether you’re determining whether a Springer is right for you, looking for adoption options, or researching training and behavior questions, we hope you’ll find some valuable information here.
We are proud members of Petfinder. They provide some wonderful articles about pet issues and adoption. Please visit their site for some great tips.
English Springer Spaniel Links
English Springer Spaniel FAQ
Don’t Buy an English Springer Spaniel (excellent breed information)
Breeder Referrals
English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association
English Springer Spaniel Rescue Links
Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue
English Springer Spaniel Rescue of Long Island (ESSCLI)
English Springer Rescue America
Golden Gate English Springer Spaniel Assn Rescue
Springers for Seniors Adoption Program
Northwest Springer Spaniel Rescue
Other Rescue Associations
American Brittany Rescue
Mid-Atlantic Brittany Rescue
Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center
Canine Connections
Petfinder
Training and Behavior
National Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Shelter Links
Massachusetts
Animal Rescue League of Boston
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Paw Safe Animal Rescue
Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control in Springfield, MA
Sterling Animal Shelter
Maine
Bangor Humane Society
New York
Allegany County, NY SPCA
Health Links
Overall Health
Ear Infections
Separation Anxiety
Skin and Allergy Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Blindness
Hearing Loss
Deafness
Colitis
Rage Syndrome - and NO it's not just for Springers!
Human Canine Synergy - DNA: Defeating Cancer Together
Recommended Books
Multi-Dog Households
FEELING OUTNUMBERED? HOW TO MANAGE AND ENJOY YOUR MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD By Karen London & Patricia McConnell
Rescued Dogs
UNDERSTANDING THE RESCUED DOG By Carol Price (From England)
NOBODY'S BEST FRIEND By Lorraine Houston
SECOND CHANCE By Elsden (From England)
SECOND HAND DOG: HOW TO TURN YOURS INTO A FIRST-RATE PET By Carol Lea Benjamin
TEMPERAMENT TESTING FOR DOGS IN SHELTERS By Sue Sternberg
Separation Anxiety
I’LL BE HOME SOON! By Dr. Patricia McConnell
General Interest
THE OTHER END OF THE LEASH By Dr. Patricia McConnell
HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF THE PACK By Dr. Patricia McConnell
Training
DON’T SHOOT THE DOG By Karen Pryor
CULTURE CLASH By Jean Donaldson
CLICKING WITH YOUR DOG By Peggy Tillman
CLICKER TRAINING FOR OBEDIENCE By Morgan Spector
CLICKER MAGIC VIDEO By Karen Prior
HOW TO TEACH AND OLD DOG NEW TRICKS By Ian Dunbar
Puppies
CLICK HERE FOR A WELL TRAINED DOG By Deb Jones
POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING WORKS By Joel Walton
AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY By Dr. Ian Dunbar
PUPPY PRIMER By Brenda Scidmore & Patricia McConnell
Fear & Fear Aggression
CAUTIOUS CANINE by Dr. Patricia McConnell
Aggression
DOGS ARE FROM NEPTUNE By Jean Donaldson
CANINE BEHAVIOR PROGRAM: BODY POSTURES & EVALUATING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VIDEO AND WORKBOOK SET By Suzanne Hetts. DVM and Daniel Estep
DEALING WITH YOUR DOG'S AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR By Editors: Katherine Houpt & Myrna Watanabe of Dog Watch and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
DOG AGGRESSION: VIDEO By Ian Dunbar DVM (two Video set)
Resource Guarding
MINE! A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESOURCE GUARDING IN DOGS By Jean Donaldson
Advanced info on how dogs learn
EXCEL-ERATED LEARNING By Dr. Pamela J. Reid
Dog Language
DOG LANGUAGE: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CANINE BEHAVIOR By Roger Abrantes |
