Advice, Training and Boarding
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AAA K-9 In-Home Dog Training
http://www.aaa-k9.comLead trainer Adam Cail has been training dogs for more than 10 years. He founded AAA K-9 in 2005 in order to more fully develop his own integrated training style. He believes that one size does NOT fit all when it comes to training dogs. Adam brings common sense, psychology, love of dogs and people, positive attitudes -- and, most of all, FUN -- to his training style. LRRoC highly recommends Adam's training and has had many success stories that have been a direct result of his methods. And most importantly, the dogs love him!
Can We Help You Keep Your Pet?
www.wonderpuppy.netPeople often feel they must give up their pets for various reasons. On these pages, you will hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal. There is also lots of information for those who would never dream of giving up their pet, but just need some advice on basic pet problems. They are often the very same problems for both groups of people. First and foremost, pets are living creatures, capable of fear, love, pain, loneliness, and joy. They should never be considered disposable property, for they should be considered members of the family.
Parvovirus Information Center
www.veterinarypartner.comCourtesy of The Pet Health Library, the Canine Parvovirus Information Center has several articles that explain the disease, how your dog may contract it and how to care for dogs that have been infected. This virus barely existed before the 1970s and in no time became a major cause of canine death. Currently, it is primarily a cause of severe illness and death for puppies and adolescent dogs. Fortunately, vaccinations are an effective route of prevention, provided they are performed on the proper schedule. Review the disease, its treatment, and its prevention via several articles on this page.
Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa
www.red-dogs.comYour pet is a part of your family. And when you aren't able to be with them, you want to be sure the people you are entrusting them to have the same lovingly high standard of care. You provide the best environment that your pets could ask for (if they could ask for it) and you don?t want that to change when you are dropping them off for a day of fun or socialization, or for a week while you are traveling.
Rescues, Shelters and Other Non-Profits
Roncy's LAB RSQ Yahoo Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/roncyslabrsqBy popular request we have started a Yahoo Group for our LAB RSQ. By joining this group, we can all post pictures, questions, brags and comments about our Labradors! We are excited to bring this to our adopters and we encourage you to join! Look forward to seeing you there!
LabMed
www.labmed.orgFounded in 1996, LABMED is an Internet-based non-profit organization created to distribute financial aid to injured or ill rescues around the country, giving them a second chance at adoption and love from a permanent family.
Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Rescue & Referral
www.geocities.com/mvlrcrescue/rescuedogs.htmlThe Miami Valley Labrador Retriever Club is a rescue and referral organization located in Southwestern Ohio. They have been finding homes for labradors since 1971.
Terry Turner
www.ohiospca.org (formerly www.ohiohumaneeducation.org)Terry Turner, head of OHEA, has been a pioneer in revamping the methods of cruel euthanization performed by many backward counties in Ohio. She is instrumental in saving many dogs and our LAB RSQ has helped with several Labradors thru OHEA. Please visit their site and see how you can help.
Franklin County Animal Shelter
www.franklincountydogs.comLisa Wahoff, Director of Franklin County Animal Shelter, has made major changes in the public's image of the Franklin County Animal Shelter and it is becoming the savvy place to adopt a pet! Other Ohio county shelters should take heed to the progress Lisa Wahoff has made for Franklin County and look to her for direction of their own shelters. Lisa is bringing Ohio to the forefront with Franklin County! With a great website and policy changes to have the shelter work with Rescue groups to save more dogs, she is a breath of life for many dogs that would never have had a chance! Our LAB RSQ has received a number of dogs from Franklin County that have been adopted by great families in the Cincinnati area. Buckeye, our U.S.Customs dog is from the Franklin County shelter.
Bark Park
www.barkpark.org/Everyone knows that BarkPark is a fun event on Saturdays. With 10 fenced acres, a concession stand for a full lunch or just a snack, do it yourself or have us wash your dog bath area, a 1/2 acre pond, agility equipment and most importantly, unlike any other dogpark, over 20 volunteers working in the park at all times. But BarkPark is far more than just a place to have fun with your dog. They are a 501c3 non profit all volunteer organization. 100% of the money raised goes to support organizations and programs that care for abandoned and abused animals. Bark Park hosted LRRoC for a ver successful fundraising day in 2006, which helped many, many labradors.
The Humane Society of the United States
http://www.hsus.org/The HSUS is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than seven million members and constituents. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, animals in research, and farm animals. The HSUS protects all animals through legislation, litigation, investigation, education, advocacy and field work. A non-profit organization, The HSUS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2004, is based in Washington, D.C. and has seven regional offices across the country.
Books, Magazines, Gifts, and Merchandise for the Lab Lover
Judy Fuson
www.judyfuson.comJudy Fuson is a dear friend and Animal Communicator. She does phone readings and workshops, and also travels to Cincinnati area several times per year. Her book Wagging Tails, Swishing Tails, Fluffy Tails and Other Tales is now finished, and autographed copies may be ordered from her office at 888-930-9060. You may also order from the publisher at www.authorhouse.com (formerly 1stbooks.com). The price is $10.50, with an additional $6.00 for shipping if ordered from Judy. The book will be in bookstores after June 1st.
Polly Thompson
www.pollythompson.comPolly Thompson is an accomplished artist whose work caught my eye as she has quite a number of Labrador works. Please visit Polly's site and enjoy as I have.
All Labs
www.alllabs.comSome unique products for the Labrador Retriever, the Labrador lover, or the Labrador home. This Virginia-based company was launched in 1999 and features bedding, coats, bowls, apparel, jewelry, artwork, books, home furnishings, throws and rugs, and much more. We stumbled across their site one morning and wanted to let others know about them.
Just Labs
www.justlabsmagazine.comFrom the publishers of The Retriever Journal comes Just Labs...a magazine devoted to the family Lab - the black, yellow, or chocolate dog who sleeps on the good furniture when you aren't looking; who greets you at the door each evening after work with a soggy tennis ball; and who follows you from room to room, always close, in case you need a friendly ear to scratch.
The Official Stephen Huneck Website
www.huneck.comStephen Huneck is an internationally acclaimed Vermont artist and sculptor, known for his children's books, playful hand-carved furniture, sculpture and woodcut prints. His work is included in many prominent museums and prestigious collections around the world. A dedicated animal lover, the artist frequently incorporates animals into his work. Favorite subjects include: Sally, Heidi and Artie, his three Labradors, Dottie, his Dalmatian, Molly, his Golden Retriever and Bingo the cat. Stephen Huneck's books in order are: "My Dog's Brain", "Sally Goes to the Beach", "Sally Goes to the Mountains", "Sally Goes to the Farm" and "The Dog Chapel". We dearly love his work!
Row House Gallery
www.rowhouse.comRow House Gallery is a family owned and operated business featuring fine art originals, prints, books and custom framing. The gallery is the official framer for the Cincinnati Ballet, and has won numerous awards for its participation and support of community initiatives. Since 1971, Row House has been located at 211 Main Street in the old mill district of Milford, Ohio (15 miles east of Cincinnati on U.S. Route 50) in a circa 1840 row house.
Dog Parks
Dog Fun Directory
www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/ohio.htmlA listing of dog parks and other places where you can take your dog without a leash in the state of Ohio.