Dogs

Offers diploma and certificate courses, delivered online or through DVDs and CDs. Contains course outlines, charts and photos.

A membership organization for dog grooming professionals in Ireland. Contains a member directory, rules, joining information, and a list of previous award winners.

Dedicated to the training and improvement of Beagles for hunting game. Head office is located in Caledonia, Queens County, Nova Scotia.

The fatal mauling of a San Francisco woman by her neighbors' dog on Jan. 26 revives the question of whether some dog breeds are more inherently violent than others and should be banned as pets. [Access requires free registration at nytimes.com]

A searchable database of animals that need homes. Directory of animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA and Canada. Organizations maintain their own home pages and available pet databases.

Mailing list about using positive reinforcement in daily life as well as obedience and agility.

Discussion covers all aspects of 'dog friendly training' and behavior modification.

Membership ranges from those who are merely interested through to experienced users of e-collars.

Information is given about related sites, books, newsletters and other resources.

An article from the American Dog Trainers Network explains how timidity can be prevented and treated.

List for agility dogs needing a home has information on how to join and message archives.

List is designated for discussion on the United Kennel Club style of agility. Message archives and membership information are included.

Michigan's oldest agility club promotes the sport by hosting trials, fun matches, and practices.

Calendar of trials in the Penn/Ohio/Mich/Ind area, and Columbus, OH area dog agility classes. Links to other sites.

North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) affiliated club is based in Glendale, Arizona. Join their email list or read an FAQ on the sport.

Club provides classes at all levels of competition for adults and juniors and has a training facility near Sacramento, CA.

Training facility's instructors specialize in training dogs and owners of all experience levels in the sports of agility, obedience and flyball.

Offers dog-based adventures and customized training and adventure trips with your dog, based in Watertown, Minnesota. Maintains a kennel of traditional sled dogs including the Canadian Inuit Dog, Freight Alaskan Husky and Hedlund Husky.

Utah based touring operation offers rides in the Park City area. Site also has information and image galleries about dog sledding and mushing in general.

Guided Vermont adventures: dogsled, snowshoe, mountain bike and dog-drawn cart tours. Build custom dog sleds and do school presentations.

Membership, race schedule and fees, event awards, results, and photographs, message board, merchandise, and links.

Features club information, race schedules and results, juniors page, members' achievements, and photographs.

Alaskan husky kennel near Fairbanks. Sled dogs care products. High-tech racing sleds. Kennel management and nutrition software (free demos). Download a free sled dog screen saver.

Doncaster, south Yorkshire. About the sport, photo gallery and contact information.

Manchester, New Hampshire. A team roster, photo gallery, location and contact information.

Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Meet the team, about the sport with videos, and NC House League information.

Western Newfoundland. A description of the sport, meet the team, practice and contact information.

Hamilton, Ontario. Team roster, accomplishments, events calendar and a picture gallery.

Plymouth, Minnesota. A short team history, roster and contact information.

Located in Victoria, BC. Members and dog roster, course layout, gallery and contact information.

A history of flyball, an introduction , upcoming competition dates, news and pictures. Located in Lancashire.

Based in Florida; club history, event schedule and results, competitive and social activities. Member photos, and newsletter.

Frisbee dogs, flying dogs or disc dogs, this is the site for canine athletes. Skyhoundz, based in Atlanta, produces products and events for Frisbee dog enthusiasts.

Active group offering training articles and clinics, playdays, and demonstrations. Membership application included.

Membership is open to all herding breeds and styles of herding. Association and membership information, resources and calendar of events.

Dedicated to the development and preservation of all sighthound breeds in lure coursing field events. Coursing information, club listings, breed information.

Mailing list for discussion of this new performance event.

Apart from class and membership details and a programme of social events, information can be found on the Good Citizen Dog Scheme and United Kingdom Dog Law as well as short book reviews. England.

All breeds are welcome, and details of times and requirements are provided, along with training tips and trial information. Mississippi.

Rules, and show results from Canada, the United States, Australia, Norway, and New Zealand.

A.K.A. Sleeper Dog Shows. Premiums and judging programs. Online entry available.

Searchable breeders directory with breed information and puppy advice.

Message forum.

A place for people interested in breeding labradoodles or goldendoodles to meet and discuss issues.

Contains photos, health information and litter announcements. Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Breed profile.

Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Contains breed profile, photographs, and videos. Helsinki, Finland. [English, Portuguese and Finnish]

Founded in April 1999 to improve the health of Bearded Collies by health tracking, education, and research. Voluntary open health registry, Addison's project, and large collection of health articles.

Mailing list for discussion of the breed.