Leadership and training for you and your human
Resources
The following resources may help you develop a greater understanding of our animal companions. There is so much to discover!
On the Web
- http://www.dogstardaily.com/
- http://www.examiner.com/dog-training-in-las-vegas/zara-castine
- http://www.theotherendoftheleash.com/
- www.woofreport.com
- www.clickertraining.com/dogtraining
Books
- "Don't Shoot the Dog!" Karen Pryor
- "Control Unleashed" Leslie M
- "Visiting the Dog Park" Cheryl S. Smith
- "Mutt Meals" Zara Castine
- "How to behave so your dog behaves" Sophia Yin, DVM
- "How to be the leader of the pack, and have your dog love you for it!" Patricia McConnell Ph.D.
Organizations and Agencies
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Poison Control
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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 www.apcc.aspca.org
Emergency Centers
- Animal Emergency Center (702) 457-8050
- Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital (702) 822-1045
Animal Shelters/Sanctuaries
- Las Vegas Valley Humane Society (702) 434-2009 www.lvvhumane.org
- Nevada SPCA (702) 873-7722 www.nevadaspca.org
- Henderson Animal Shelter (702) 267-4970 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KY71.htm
- Boulder City Animal Shelter www.petfinder.org/shelters/NV27.html
- Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary (702) 227-5555 www.hcws.org
Animal Control
- Boulder City (702) 293-9283
- City of Las Vegas (702)- 229-6348
- Clark County (702) 455-7710
- Henderson Animal Control (702) 267-4970
- North Las Vegas (702) 649-9111
- Mesquite (702) 346-5268
NOTE: The Web sites listed above are intended as resources only. They are not a substitute for professional veterinary care. We recommended consulting a certified animal trainer before beginning any pet training program.
