101. Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, Yale University Resource for animal users, which includes a collection of institutional policies, deadline information for submission of protocols, training and orientation information and forms to download. http://iacuc.yale.edu/

Search IACUC site: Yale University Institutional Animal Care New Haven CT USA 06510 The study of live vertebrate animals is an integral part of Yale University's research and teaching missions. Yale falls under the authority of the Animal Welfare Act and receives Public Health Service (PHS) support for research and/or teaching involving live vertebrate animals. Therefore, the University must operate a program that includes a properly functioning Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The IACUC is guided by the U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training The IACUC forms the foundation for effective self-regulation of animal care and use and is responsible for reviewing all protocols involving live vertebrate animals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, inspecting animal facilities and laboratories and overseeing training and educational programs. The overall role of the IACUC is to ensure the humane and sensitive care and use of animals. The IACUC also provides assistance to investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal experiments in accord with the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles.

102. DOGTORS training and certification of animalAssisted Therapy teams in the Miami Valley area of Ohio. Home of DOGTORS University and DOGTORS On-Call Emergency Services. http://dogtors.com

DOGTORS Animal-Assisted Therapy DOGTORS is a provider of hospital-level Animal-Assisted Therapy Pet Teams in the Miami Valley. Our campus in Springfield is courtesy of the Petticrew Center for Adult Care. This informational website is designed for you, whether you have a potential pet or you are a healthcare provider. We have 5 pages of information which you can access at the upper left of each page. DOGTORS also has detailed brochures available. DOGTORS is now your area source for Therapy Dogs International, Inc. For more information about DOGTORS or TDI, you can contact DOGTORS at: or at DOGTORS@WOH.RR.COM Click here for a DOGTORS APPLICATION on our DOGTORS.ORG site. DOGTORS is supported by its friends and professionals The official photographer of DOGTORS www.emilysphotography.com New from DOGTORS Research! The original BREAK-AWAY Thera-Leash for therapy dogs working with patients. This leash design allows the patient to 'walk' the dog, while the overall control is maintained by the team handler. This prevents the dog from pulling the patient regardless of what the dog or patient does. This is a necessary tool for those who work with therapy or with other patients or residents. Best of all, this break-away Thera-Leash is produced directly at DOGTORS and is available for $5. It is easy to use, works with all leads, collars and halters. It attaches in less than a second, and the easy-to-follow instructions are included.

103. Cyber-Pet New Age Aminal Training Most animal trainers do not have formal training or understanding of some of There was a time when being an animal trainer or behavior consultant were http://www.cyberpet.com/cyberdog/articles/behavior/newage.htm

Visit our Sponsors by Clicking on the Banner above New Age Animal Training Innovation Or Marketing Strategy? by Diana Guerrero Recently being promoted has been a different way of approaching our training animal friends both in the domestic and exotic animal realm. Unfortunately, it is not a new approach at all and although what is being taught is a useful tool, it does not treat our animal friends with a holistic attitude nor does it use some of the vital skills and information about those animals as individuals or as a species or breed that have been gathered over the last hundred or so years. The "Click and Reward" method or the "Operant Conditioning" methods currently being promoted are useful. Probably their best use is that they can teach even the most unskilled owner or client how to begin to work with an animal successfully. Unfortunately, the nuances or trust bond of that training still remains elusive to most people. "Operant Conditioning", is a form of training that relies on food reward. Behavior is shaped slowly and systematically. Ideally food reward is immediately reduced resulting in higher response and criteria of behavior. So, an animal originally rewarded for a "Sit" is given different parameters surrounding the "Sit". For instance, now it will be the fastest, or the straightest, and perhaps a longer "Sit" with more distance from the trainer. The general public is probably familiar with this method as used with marine mammals in oceanariums. In the 1950's Marineland of the Pacific did shows and other work with those types of animals using operant training. Reading Lads before the Wind, or Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor has given many people the idea to use "Operant Conditioning" as a tool. In domestic animal work this has been called the "Click and Reward" method of dog training. However with the various breed specific traits and personalities of different dogs it should not be used exclusively. If an owner has a dog who is non-responsive in a high stress situation or who has no food drive they will need assistance in other avenues of approaching their problems.

104. Loklin4 Ms. Metheringham offers help with animal behavior problems and pet training. http://www.petproblemssolved.co.uk

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105. Animal Trainer Faces Lawsuits Over Suffocation Deaths Of Dogs The owner of a dog training facility where 28 dogs died may have been cleared criminally, but threats of civil legal challenges loom. http://www.azcentral.com/rsslinks/86341

106. CAWS - Cat Psychology Offers articles on a wide variety of feline topics, including understanding your cat's territorial nature, tips on litterbox training and controlling cat aggression. http://www.caws.org/catpsych.html

Cat Psychology Also See: Cat Claws Scratching Posts A Little Cat Psychology We want our cats to leave some things alone. Ideal "cat persuasion" gives the cat a change of heart, does not harm the cat, and does not cause the cat to be afraid of us. These hints can help your cat believe that the scowl of the Cat Behavior Gods , not you, takes the fun out of certain things. For instance, the cranky Cat Gods: made the plant taste terrible (Bitter Apple) rained on their parade if they scratch furniture (spray bottle with water made a ruckus if they try to go outside (tin can with pebbles) made the sofa smell terrible (Cat Away spray or vinegar) and the scratching post smell great (rub catnip on it) ...and you just confirm these signs from the Cat Gods with a firm "NO!" Praise costs nothing, pleases your pet, makes you smile, and reinforces good behavior. More Cat Stuff Back to CAWS Home Page Graciously Hosted by ViaWest Internet Services, www.viawest.net

107. Cindy Smith, Animal Communicator (828) 686-4564 - Home Cindy Smith offers conversations via email, by phone, and inperson. Workshops also offered in animal communication training. http://www.animalsmith.com

Home Frequently Asked Questions Client Comments Events Consultations and Fees ... Links Animal Communicator, Cindy Smith "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mohandas Gandhi How often have you wondered what your dog was trying to tell you with those long stares? Working with an animal communicator allows you to have a two way conversation with your horse, dog , cat, or other animal friend. One of the ways animals communicate is telepathically. This is simply a mind to mind communication. People have developed verbal and written skills and we've let our telepathic skills diminish. This ability can be rekindled. In our session, I will give you tips about how to start this type communication yourself. Telepathic communication gives you a mind-to-mind connection unlimited by geographic location. I work with people and their animals all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. There are many ways to use a communication session. Behavioral issues can be addressed and misunderstandings cleared up. You can check on health issues. While I am not a vet, and do not diagnose, often I pick up symptoms and refer the people to the vet. Vet confirmation of my readings has built my confidence in the information that I receive.

108. The Institute For Animals And Society Think tank for animal rights intended to do independent policy analysis, curriculum development and training, and foster cooperation within the animal advocacy movement and between it and other social justice movements. Kim W. Stallwood, executive director. Baltimore, Maryland. http://www.animalsandsociety.org/

MERGER CREATES THE ANIMALS AND SOCIETY INSTITUTE The IAS mission is to advance animal advocacy issues in public p olicy development by conducting scholarly research and analysis, providing education and training, and fostering cooperation with other social movements and interests. The Institute for Animals and Society Animal Rights Network, Inc. 3500 Boston Street, Suite 325 Baltimore, MD 21224 Tel: (410) 675-4566 Fax: (410) 675-0066 Kim.Stallwood@animalsandsociety.org

109. PANEPINTO & ASSOCIATES - Home Of The Panepinto Pig Offers training in humane handling and short onsite courses in enrichment, animal care, husbandry and nutrition. Photos included. http://www.panepinto.com/

THE PANEPINTO MICRO-MINIATURE PIG We are the originators of the first true Micro/Miniature Pigs, which we have selectively bred for more than 2 decades. No one anywhere has been raising real micro-size pigs longer than our group. While others may claim to have "micro-size pigs," many of those will eventually exceed 80 kg in size. Panepinto Pigs are the real thing. Our work in genetic selection, humane methods and specialized husbandry is well documented and widely published, which a literature search keying on Panepinto will quickly confirm. Our pigs are the world's smallest, maturing at less than 12 kg and reaching a full adult weight under 40 kg. Their small size and exceptionally calm, friendly temperament make them ideal for children's zoos and other specialized applications where hands-on contact is important. Panepinto Pigs 7 months old - 14 kg We deliver all pigs door to door ourselves on deep bedding in air-conditioned comfort, avoiding the hassles of commercial air or ground transport. At delivery we are available for in-person facility review and other hands-on assistance or training if desired. Please contact us for all your Miniature or Micro/miniature pig needs.

110. CISAB | Careers In Animal Behavior Currently, in most states and provinces, animal trainers are not required to have any specialized training in animal behavior. http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/help/careers.html

C A B E H A V I O R T he Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior receives many queries from individuals asking for information about potential careers in the field of animal behavior and about the type of training required. While we do not have the personnel necessary to answer each individual query, we hope you'll find the information offered here a useful starting place. The text below was written by the Education Committee of the Animal Behavior Society . Links to additional resources compiled by CISAB are located at the bottom of the page. WHAT IS ANIMAL BEHAVIOR? A nimal behavior is the scientific study of everything animals do, whether the animals are single-celled organisms, insects, birds, mammals, fish, or humans. However, human behavior is more often studied by psychologists, anthropologists, human ethologists, or other social scientists. T he field of animal behavior is concerned with understanding the causes, functions, development, and evolution of behavior. The causes of behavior include all of the stimuli that affect behavior, whether external (food or predators) or internal (hormones or nervous system changes). The function of behavior include both the immediate effects of behavior on an animal (such as attracting a mate), and the adaptive significance of the behavior in a particular environment (such as huddling together in cold weather). The development of behavior is concerned with the ways in which behavior changes over the lifetime of an animal. The evolution of behavior is concerned with origins of behavior patterns and how these change over generations of animals.

111. BBC NEWS | Magazine | How Are Squirrels Trained To Act? Steve Vedmore, an animal trainer from Brynmawr, south Wales, He says that some animals suffer during training, filming or when trying to adjust to life http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4702653.stm

Home TV Radio Talk ... Newswatch Last Updated: Friday, 29 July 2005, 09:14 GMT 10:14 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version How are squirrels trained to act? By Tom Geoghegan BBC News Magazine "Hero" squirrels get the close-ups Forty squirrels were trained to crack nuts in the new film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. How? Even with sophisticated computer-generated technology available, director Tim Burton refused to take any short cuts with the famous Nut Room scene in Roald Dahl's novel. It had to be as life-like as possible, Burton decided, which meant squirrels cracking and sorting nuts on a conveyor belt. In the film, they are seen sitting on stools testing the quality of the nuts until their work is rudely interrupted by one of the humans, in an action they take strong exception to. Some of the squirrels were hand-reared and required bottled milk on set, and others came from squirrel rescues or private homes. Steve Vedmore, an animal trainer from Brynmawr, south Wales, worked for eight weeks on the film.

112. Home Page Specializes in wildlife education programs, private pet training, as well as animal rescue and rehabilitation. http://www.animalencountersinc.com

113. Los Angeles Dog Training Cat Training Animal Behavior Specialist Dog and cat training, treatment, and counseling services. http://www.ladogtraining.com/

Los Angeles Dog Training Cat Training Los Angeles Animal Behavior Specialist Animal Behavior Counseling Services, Inc. Richard H. Polsky Ph.D., CAAB. Los Angeles Dog Training Cat Training Los Angeles since 1981 Welcome! Los Angeles Dog Training.com Los Angeles Puppy Training Classes Saturdays - West Los Angeles / Obedience training classes Both dog owner comprehensively educated! Complete obedience program / No choke chains / AKC compatible Socialization exercises Behavior Therapy Dogs / Cat training Los Angeles Dominance aggression dogs Territorial aggression dogs Separation anxiety dogs Aggression between household dogs Obsessive compulsive disorders Forensic Animal Behavior Specialist / Expert Witness Qualified expert: Both civil criminal litigation Dog cat attack personal injury Forensic analysis dog olfactary capabilities Evaluation breed-specific tendencies Phone Los Angeles dog trainer animal behavior specialist, Dr. Polsky today! Richard H. Polsky Ph.D, CAAB Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist / Los Angeles Dog Trainer / Animal behavior specialist ABCS, Inc.

114. K-9 PALS Volunteer nonprofit organization providing adoption, fostering, and training for dogs at the Santa Barbara County animal Shelter. Pictures and information on adoptable dogs, volunteer needs, and success stories. http://www.k9pals.org/

ASPCA Noah's Wish Humane Society of the United States Best Friends Animal Society ... view all dogs Dusty Lucky Dusty will find himself in his ideal element, the prized canine companion of a loving family. Plenty of playmates to play ball with you, right boy? Happy Tails to you, Dusty! More happy tails K-9 PALS YARD SALE TO BENEFIT OUR MEDICAL FUND Sally: 963-8552 or Pam: 967-6808 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY We need workers to help set up and clean up as well as work the yard sale. Call us at 681-4369 and ask to work the yard sale. - Canned dog/puppy food - Blankets - Dog biscuits - Rawhide chews - Collars/ Leashes - Large dog toys - Rope toys - Stuffed toys - Hard rubber toys - Kongs - Tennis balls - Advantage/ Frontline - Dog Shampoo - Science Diet R/D - Eukanuba F/P - Garden tools - Laundry detergent

115. Untitled Document Information on animal procurement, husbandry, veterinary clinical services, biotechnology, rodent service and regulations and training. http://info.med.yale.edu/yarc/index.htm

Yale Animal Resources Center Yale University has a centralized, AAALAC accredited animal resource, the Yale Animal Resources Center (YARC), which is based at the School of Medicine. YARC provides housing and services at strategic locations throughout the campus. Veterinary services are provided through The Section of Comparative Medicine January 13, 2005 Comments or questions to the YARC site editor

116. Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network Suggestions for adapting standard techniques, as well as games that can be played by dog and patient. http://www.northeastrehab.com/Programs/AFT/tips.htm

About Us Mission and Vision Statements Services Services Offered at NRHN Locations Directions to Hospital and Clinics Testimonials Messages from Other Patients Education Articles, Links and Information Clinicians Active and Attending Staff Directory Contact Information Employment Jobs at NRHN News Announcements and News Archives AFT: Animal Training Tips Linda Hume, LPN, AFT Specialist Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Adapting Your Dog's Training for Therapy Work - The "Recall" Get your dog used to responding to both verbal commands and gestures "to come"; Use lots of encouragement Make gestures very obvious and enthusiastic in the beginning Practice having your dog come to you while you are seated insisting that they come close enough so that you can easily reach out to touch use 'treats' as needed; Do not allow the dog to jump on you. Have the animal sit when they approach you; Work at different distances. Many dogs are not used to doing a recall with a person seated close to them; Recruit someone to help with that person acting as "patient" so that the dog (and you) can get used to working with another person;

117. American Chesapeake Club Therapy Dogs Advice, contacts, and links. Selection and training of the animal for pet therapy work. http://www.amchessieclub.org/TherapyDog.html

Select a Location About ACC ACC Bylaws Code of Ethics Membership Application ACC Supplies Events Calendar Working Dog Certification ACC Listserv Pups for Sale Dogs at Stud Older Dogs for Sale Breeder's List Breed Standard Breed Colors Discussion on Color Chesapeake Firsts Health Issues ACC Rescue Network Available for Adoption Recommended Books Links to Sites of Interest International News THERAPY DOGS - Getting Started Interested in bringing smiles to some lonely faces? Well don't look any further! If you are willing to share your dog with others, bring happiness to residents of nursing homes, hospitals, and children with special needs read on. Since most people wanting to get started have so many questions, I hope that in this article we can answer most of these questions and help you get started today. Most people want to know if their dog is suitable . You should ask yourself if your dog has the following traits: Confident Out Going Love People More Than Other Dogs Likes to be Petted and Touched Predictable Healthy Good Temperament Reliable Controllable Can Handle Stress These are the basic traits that your dog should have. Certain populations can be more stressful to visit than others, so please keep that in mind when asking where you would like to visit with your dog.

118. Sante D'or Foundation. A Hands-On Healing & Care For Animals Dedicated to healing, caring and rescuing animals. We educate about alternative and holistic therapies, as well as acupressure, animal communication, flower essenses, nutrition, energy healing and training. http://www.santedor.com

Hurricane Katrina's animal survivors need all the help we can offer. Please click on the links below to donate whatever you can afford to rescue effort. Much more is needed other than money. Here are two organizations that are on the frontlines of the rescue effort:: American Humane Society Best Friends Animal Society Visit us for animal adoptions every Saturday and Sunday at or by appointment during the week! is a 501(c) 3 non-profit animal rescue group specializing in natural healing and care. We work closely with animal trainers, communicators and healers to ensure that our animals are emotionally and physically well. We are located in the Los Feliz area of California. Join Us for our BIG EVENT at FOR PETS ONLY (1903 Hillhurst Ave and Franklin Blvd in Los Feliz) Sept. 17, 2005 1 PM - 5 PM. Click here for more info! Does kitty or puppy have a weak immune system? Prone to getting sick? Read what we learned about the natural immune system. and boost his/her immune system with Transfer Factor. Read more here.

119. Clicker Training, Clicker Training For Dogs, Stop Dog Barking, Dog Obedience Tra Karen Pryor, animal trainer of species from marine mammals to house pets, explains operant conditioning and its influence on managing behavior problems. http://www.dontshootthedog.com/

120. Cat Fancy Community - AnimalNetwork.com Forums - Litter Box Concerns Discussion group on house training cats. http://www.catfancy.com/anforum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=24

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