Resources for Dog Guardians
Animal Behavior Related Position Statements Recognized and Supported by The Inquisitive Canine, LLC
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: How to Choose a Dog Trainer
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: Importance of Puppy Socialization
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: Pitfalls of Punishment For Behavior Modification
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: Dominance Theory and Behavior Modification
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers: Dog Breed Discrimination
Professional Organizations and Associations
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
- The Delta Society – Informtation on companion, service and therapy animals.
- Love on a Leash – The Foundation For Pet-Provided Therapy
- American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Program
Dog Friendly Places in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties
- Ventura Dog Parks
- Eling’s Park of Santa Barbara
- Hendry’s Beach (AKA Arroyo Burro Beach) in Santa Barbara
Rescue Organizations
- The Canine Adoption and Rescue League – Ventura County
- The Humane Society of Ventura – Ventura County
- The County of Ventura Animal Regulation -Ventura County
- C.A.R.E.-4-Paws of Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara
- Dog Adoption and Welfare Group (DAWG) – Santa Barbara
- Best Friends Animal Society – Kanab Utah
Pet Supplies
- The Ventura Pet Barn Where every customer is treated like family. Phone: (805) 585-2276
Medical Care in Ventura
- Anthropawlogy Dr. Lisa Campbell, DVM. Complementary Veterinary Services. Health, Healing and Balance through complementary medicine. Including: acupuncture, traditional chinese medicine, herbal and nutritional therapy, all in the comfort of your own home. Contact Dr. Campbell to schedule a consultation.
Phone: (805) 813-PAWS (7297)
Email anthropawlogy@yahoo.com - The Animal Doctor “Gentle Care For Pets and Their People” Dr. Shelly E. Wilson, DVM.
Phone: (805) 647-8596 - Buena Animal Hospital
3986 East Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93003
Phone: (805) 642-2191 - Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group 24 hour emergency and specialty center. Devoted to providing the best medical, surgical, and critical care available in veterinary medicine today.
Phone: (805) 339-2290
Books/DVD’s – exclusively dog related
Additional Pet Services
- Pet CPR and First Aid Courses with Denise Fleck and Sunny Dog Ink
- Aloha Dog Grooming – The pawfect pooch day-spa in Ventura County. 805.643.4852
- Dog Agility Classes: Seaside Scramblers Check their calendar for class information
