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See our Dog-friendly places and services page for information about dog parks, web searches etc.
Call of The Canine (Ottawa
area) new listing
Classes: Puppy, Life Skills, Workshops, Canine Confidence, Just For Fun, Street Smarts, Rescued, Private in Home, Brainathon For Your Canine. Puppy playdates, daycare
https://www.callofthecanine.com/index.php
Connective Training (Victoria, BC)
Dog training in Victoria BC for 9 years and counting! Voted #1 dog trainer in Victoria BC
http://www.connectivetraining.com/
Carolark - The Canine Learning Centre (Kanata / Ottawa, Ontario)
http://www.carolark.com
Dogz Canine Sports Centre (Kanata/Nepean)
Lessons ~ Green Fees ~ Fun Matches/Trials/Clinics ~ Training
Equipment
http://www.dogz.ca
Camp Dogwould, Ottawa, Ontario
A special experience for you and your pet
http://www.campdogwould.ca
Best Friends Dog Training ~ Home
of the Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue Dogs
http://www.bfdogtraining.ca/
Shake-a-Paw Dog Training (Kemptville,
Ontario)
http://www.dogtraining.ca/
Canadian Association of Rally Obedience
~ Rally-O, the new fun and exciting sport for ALL dogs
http://www.canadianrallyo.ca/
Caroline's Dog Training (Barrhaven/Ottawa)
Private training/Boarding/Board and Train/Phone assistance services
http://www.dogtrainingottawa.ca/
Country Canine Care (Comox Valley, BC)
Training, Boarding, Daycare
https://countrycaninecare.com
Associations, Breed Clubs, Dog Sports
Ottawa Kennel Club
http://www.ottawakennelclub.ca/
Canadian Kennel Club
http://www.ckc.ca
Sled Dog Central ~ An introduction
to the Sport of Dog Scootering
http://www.sleddogcentral.com/scootering.htm#top
Canadian Bulldoggers Association
Premier National Specialty Club for Bulldog Breeds in Canada
"We are a non-profit incorporated association. We invite you to learn about our program initiatives and to attend our programs on specific bull breed related topics, seminars and shows.
Designed for the serious bulldogger."
http://www.canadianbulldoggers.com/
Dog Paddling Adventures ~ paddling, hiking and winter adventures take people
and their dogs
on outdoor trips year round
http://www.dogpaddlingadventures.com/
The Ultimate Guide to Travelling with Pets new listing
https://www.comparetravelinsurance.com.au/resources/the-ultimate-guide-to-travelling-with-pets
All French Bulldog ~ French Bulldog 101, The Ultimate Guide to Frenchies
https://www.allfrenchbulldog.com/
Animalso ~ how to take care of and train your dog correctly
https://animalso.com/
"The blog’s aim - to present different experiences and valuable lessons which an animal lover needs to know. Here at Animalso.com you will be able to find important answers to your questions and you will also find a community that shares your love for animals."
"The guides are well researched and in-depth, aiming to reduce number of homeless and neglected dogs by informing owners, adopters, and fosters on strategies for improving dog behaviour."
Some articles on the web site: Potty Training Tips for Puppies and Dogs. How to stop a dog from barking. Crate Training Complete Guide
Canada's Guide to Dogs ~ A complete resource
site for Canadian dog enthusiasts
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com
How to Love Your Dog ~ A Kid's Guide to Dog Care
http://www.loveyourdog.com/
International Fund for Animal Welfare
http://www.ifaw.org/
Pet Import and Export Service, Boarding (United Kingdom)
"... we take care of the hassle of pet import and export for you. Hassle
like customs clearance, booking your pet onto a dedicated carrier,
talking to other countries, completing paperwork, dealing with DEFRA
(Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs), handling
quarantine and vaccinations, and organising air kennels."
http://www.petsonthemove.co.uk
Health
365 Pet Insurance Reviews for 2019
Providing educational information and resources on pet insurance
"At 365 Pet Insurance, our mission is to be an impartial knowledgebase on all things Pet Insurance".
https://365petinsurance.com/reviews/
Trupanion Pet Insurance
Medical insurance for your pet
http://www.trupanionpetinsurance.com/
Animal Care Courses at Open Colleges, Australia
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/courses/animal-care
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2015/10/02/cby-6-ways-pets-make-our-lives-better/ updated
http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2016/06/01/cby-how-to-tell-if-your-pet-is-in-pain/ updated
Smoking & Animals: Healthy Habits for Healthy Pets
Smoking's impact on pets. How pets and families can be healthier without cigarettes. Supported by the American Lung Association http://www.lung.org/ .
https://quitday.org/support/healthy-pets/ The effects of smoking and how to quit: https://quitsmokingcommunity.org/
Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid
National Leaders in Pet First Aid. Courses offered across Canada, also New York State.
http://www.walksnwags.com/
Canadian Animal Rehab Services (Newmarket,
Ontario)
Specialize in custom-made braces and animal wheel chairs for
dogs and cats.
Canadian Animal REHAB Services was started in October 1998 to
address the need for short and long term treatment of joint and
spinal injuries and to improve the post-injury
or post-surgical
rehabilitation of dogs and cats.
http://www.animalrehab.on.ca
The Pet Arthritis Resource Center
A very informative site about arthritis in pets. Over 100 articles
on treating arthritis and hip dysplasia in pets,
the science backing glucosamine, a review of treatments, a pet
arthritis newsletter, and much more.
http://www.arthritis-glucosamine.net/pet-arthritis-chronicle/jun05.html
Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center
Information on arthritis and glucosamine, latest research, details
on arthritis medications and treatments,
tips for effectively managing pain. Includes pages on arthritis
in pets.
http://www.glucosamine-arthritis.org/
Vet.com
Caring and informative resources for Pet Owners, Professional
Veterinarians, and Vet Students.
Comprehensive Pet Product reviews, Pet Med comparisons, and Animal
Health news.
http://www.vet.com
Canine Water Wellness (Ottawa, Ont.)
Hydrotherapy & aquatic services, spa treatments, exercise and fun
http://www.caninewaterwellness.com/
See the Education section of this web site for valuable information on bite prevention,
and safety concerns when children interact with dogs
Dr. Sophia Yin's website
https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/free-downloads-posters-handouts-and-more/
Seven posters on bite prevention and safe behaviour around dogs
Dog Parks & Bites - What You Need to Know
http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/keeping-your-dog-healthy/exercise-play/dog-parks-and-bites-what-you-need-to-know
Holiday Bite Prevention Tips
https://doggonesafe.com/Holiday-Videos
Dog Bite Prevention (ASPCA)
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-bite-prevention
"Let's Talk Dog! Awareness Poster", From the Liam J. Perks Foundation
http://liamjperkfoundation.org/lets-talk-dog/downloadable-safety-guides/
All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Bitten
(From CHEO website): http://www.cheo.on.ca/En/allfunandgamesuntilsomeonegetsbitten
Under the right condition, any dog can bite!
How to Love Your Dog website: http://www.loveyourdog.com/bite.html
Get Dog Smart With Diggity The Dog!
Get Dog Smart website: http://www.getdogsmart.com/ (not sure about this link, the website appears to have died)
How to be a Dog Buddy
Ottawa Humane Society website: http://ohskids.ca/fun-zone/how-to-be-a-dog-buddy
Services for Pet Owners in the Ottawa Area
West Ottawa Veterinary
Mobile ~ Dr. Bob Georgeson DVM
"Your Pet,
Your Home, Your Convenience"
Convenient
veterinary care in the comfort and stress-free environment of your pet's home
Affiliated
with an accredited animal hospital for emergency and referral cases. Evening
& weekend appointments available. Servicing West Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata,
Barrhaven, Goulbourn, West Carleton
tel:
613-795-2022
List of Veterinarians in the Ottawa area
http://capitalfind.ncf.ca/health/vets/
Ottawa Pet Cab - Safe, Reliable, Stress Free
http://www.pet-cab.com tel: 613-858-8294
Rescue Groups
New Beginnings Pet Rescue (Ottawa)
http://www.newbeginningspetrescue.us/index.html
Boxer Rescue Ontario
http://www.boxerrescueontario.com/
Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary (Ontario)
http://www.bigskyranch.ca/
Birch Haven Rescue and Rehabilitation Services, Giant breeds, equine (Ontario)
http://www.birchhaven.org/
Loyal Dog Rescue, for smaller dogs
http://www.loyalrescue.com/
Freedom Dog Rescue (Ottawa)
http://www.freedomdogrescue.ca/
Ontario Aussie Rescue
The Ontario branch of Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline
http://www.ontarioaussies.ca/
Ottawa Humane Society
http://www.ottawahumane.ca
B.A.R.K. ~ Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines
http://www.bark-ottawa.com/
4 Legged Love (in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada)
http://www.4leggedlove.com
Westies in Need
Westies in Need (WiN) is a non profit
Canadian group that provides rescue, fostering, transport, medical attention
and adoption services for surrendered, abused, abandoned, neglected, and/or
homeless West Highland White Terriers in Ontario and Quebec.
http://westiesinneed.ca/
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) (Edmonton and Athabasca, Alberta)
Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) is an Edmonton and Athabasca based volunteer run, Canadian nonprofit rescue society.
SCARS operates as a no-kill rescue and primarily takes in animals who are slated for euthanization at municipal pounds. SCARS actively works within the community to promote responsible companion animal guardianship. This includes promoting spaying and neutering, vaccinations, microchipping and training.
www.scarscare.org
Adopt-A-Greyhound
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.com
Canada’s Guide to Dogs
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/rescue.htm
Guides to choosing a rescue dog, how to help him settle in to your home
"Meet Your Match: Ten Tips for Choosing a
Shelter Dog" By Karen Pryor Clicker Training, 10/11/2013
https://clickertraining.com/node/3349
"Guide to Adopting: Dogs"
http://forallanimals.org/resources/guide-to-adopting-dogs/?gclid=CKLH4pq0g9QCFQcdaQodKDUG7w
"5 Tips to Acclimate a Rescue Dog Into Your
Home Environment"
http://www.projectpawsitive.com/2017/01/19/5-tips-to-acclimate-a-rescue-dog-into-your-home-environment/?gclid=CJnZw86_g9QCFQeIaQod9jYPdQ
"Choosing a shelter dog", Dogtime, May 10, 2012
https://www.google.ca/amp/dogtime.com/dog-health/general/231-choosing-a-shelter-dog/amp
Lost Dogs
Pet Amber Alert - helping pets find the way home, pet recovery service
https://www.petamberalert.com/
Fido Finder - lost dog database
https://www.fidofinder.com/
Helping Lost Pets - Free National Pet Registry
http://www.helpinglostpets.com/v2/About.aspx
http://www.helpinglostpets.com/helpusgrow.htm
Service Animals & Animal-Assisted Therapy
Paws & Co. Animal-Assisted Therapy and Learning
Consulting. Educational Programs. Animal-Assisted Therapy
"Paws & Co. is a unique professional service designed to offer creative healthcare solutions in partnership with certified therapy animals. Services are based on Standards of Practice for animal-assisted therapy and designed to meet your individual or organizational needs."
http://www.pawsandco.ca/
The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services
"Our
vision is to be the philanthropic leader that supports the innovation,
coordination, and integration of Animal-Assisted Support Services within
Canada's health-care and
social service sectors. Our
mission is to ensure the sustainability, credibility, and availability of
Animal Assisted Support Services by supporting related charities and those they
serve."
http://www.cf4aass.org/
Therapeutic Paws of Canada - Paws With Love to Share
"At Therapeutic Paws of Canada (TPOC) we offer a volunteer
based therapy dog visitation programme for senior's facilities
such as retirement homes, nursing homes, Alzheimer day
away centers,
hospitals and where there is a need."
http://www.tpoc.ca/
Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind
http://www.guidedogs.ca/
Ottawa Therapy Dogs
http://www.ottawatherapydogs.ca
Eternal Companions
http://www.eternalfriends.ca/
OVC Pet Loss Support Helpline
http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/petloss/
Boarding, home care, and dog walking establishments, in no particular order.
Please note
that RDOC does not recommend or endorse any of these establishments -
read our disclaimer
here
Casa Canine (Osgoode, nr. Ottawa)
http://casacanine613.com/
Dogs at Camp (Ottawa, Uxbridge, Cookstown, Ont.)
Open concept Overnight and Day Care for dogs
http://www.dogsatcamp.com
Walk 'N Wag, A Dog Walking Service (Kanata, Dunrobin, W. Carleton, Stittsville, Constance Bay, Carp, Ont.)
www.myomaxfitness.com/walknwag
Bone Voyage (Ottawa area)
"We are a network of
dog care providers around the city, and we match dog owners whose dogs need
care with a suitable care provider based on the breed/energy level/age, etc.
of
the dog customer."
http://www.BoneVoyage.ca
Dog World Bedrock
Kennels (Carp, Ont.) (used to be known as Bedrock Kennels) new listing
https://www.dogworld-bedrockkennels.com/
Oak Meadows
(Carp, Ont.)
http://www.oakmeadowspetresort.com/
Bekkers
Pet Care (Stittsville, Ont.)
http://www.bekkerspetcare.com
Gloucester
Kennels (Gloucester, Ont.)
http://www.gloucesterkennels.com/
Eastway
Kennels (Navan, Ont.)
http://www.eastwaykennels.com
Tails
and Trails Country Pet Resort (Dunrobin, Ont.)
http://www.tailsandtrails.ca
West
Carleton Boarding Kennel (Kinburn, Ont.)
http://www.dogrunner.ca/aboutus.html
Maple
Holme Kennels (3512
Carp Rd., Ont.)
tel:
613-839-5724
Country Pet Resort
(Carleton Place, Ont.)
http://www.countrypetresort.com/
Dave's Home Pet Care
(Ottawa area)
tel: 613-836-7702
Cats Paradise (Almonte, Ont.)
http://www.catsparadise.ca
Matthews
Kennels (Ashton, Ont.)
http://www.matthewskennels.com
For the Love of
Pets (Ottawa area)
A bonded and insured business offering professional dog walking, cat
sitting, house sitting and pet taxi service to Canada's National
Capital Region.
http://www.fortheloveofpets.ca/
Shelamo (Ottawa
area)
In-house
kenneling for your dog. Seniors, special needs, puppies.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/shelamo/spawdays.htm
Cedar Grove Kennels
(Carleton Place, Ont.)
http://www.cedargrovekennels.ca/
Listing of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers in Ottawa area
http://www.acpsn.com/directory/ontario/ottawa.shtml
Dragonluck Kennels (Ottawa area)
Breeder of Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, All Breed Boarding, Dog Day Camp
http://www.dragonluck.ca
Country Canine Care (Comox Valley, BC)
Training, Boarding, Daycare
https://countrycaninecare.com
Ecomerchant - BioDOGradable Bags
"More and more people are aware that we as a species on this little blue
planet need to be doing much, much more to keep it green. We will carry
more and more products but only those that use natural ingredients,
reduce waste or have a true socially conscious focus. It all starts with
you and us!"
https://www.ecomerchant.ca/Eco-pet-Accessories-c32909525
Easy Pet Fence
Specializing in DIY dog
and cat fencing that is strictly humane. We do not carry shock collars nor wireless
dog fences on our online store.
Easy Pet Fence are offering RDOC members a coupon code for
new pet owners to use on EasyPetFence.com when they purchase dog and cat fence
kits. The code is “Easy123” and will give 10% off dog and cat fence
kits from EasyPetFence.com.
https://easypetfence.com/
Jack and Jill Dog Diapers (Kitchener, Ontario)
We are a Canadian home based business, we have been operating since 2005. We take pride in every Dog Diaper & Belly Band made. Our Products are designed for male and female dogs. These products are washable and used for the following: * Loss of bladder control / incontinence; * Female dogs in heat; * Male dogs marking indoors; *Great tool for house training
http://jjdiapers.ca/
Arf'ul Good (Ottawa)
"Arf'ul
Good has been producing a line of handmade, all-natural dog food and
treats, using only human grade ingredients, since 2003. All our products are created in small batches to ensure the highest
level of quality; no mass-production processes are employed. Arf'ul
Good prepares food for your dog in the same caring way that you prepare
food for yourself and your family; with select ingredients and a
concern for taste, appearance and nutrition."
http://www.arfulgood.com
Natural Pet Foods (Ottawa)
is a locally owned and operated family business that
provides everything for the four legged friend. This includes healthy
food products, supplements, accessories and pet health care services.
Now also at 61 Bridge Street
in Carleton Place
http://www.naturalpetfoods.ca
Critter
Jungle (Ottawa)
Critter Jungle
is a locally owned and operated pet supply store with a difference,
offering knowledgeable staff and the city's best selection of all natural, alternative
nutrition. Critter Jungle also offers pet care seminars and provides space in the
store for small pet rescue organizations to help place abandoned pets.
http://www.critterjungle.com/
Creature Comfort
Easy-Reach Raised Pet Bowls
CANINE COMFORT(tm) for dogs
& PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT(tm) for cats.
Custom sizes ensure your pet's optimal feeding ergonomics. Custom
colors to enhance your decor.
Vet-endorsed and pet approved! Your pet deserves Creature Comfort.
(519) 664-3366 St. Jacobs ON
http://www.creaturecomfortcanada.com
Dog Crates (United Kingdom)
Custom made wooden or plastic crates for shipping worldwide
http://www.petsonthemove.co.uk/dog-crates/
Pat Nadarajah
www.pawzitiveart.com
Wendy Beard
www.muddypawz.net
email RDOC
page last modified December 2019
