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Lobby

The NCC Corporate Page
Information regarding the new Domestic Animal Regulations, contact instructions
http://www.ncc-ccn.ca/corporate

NCC New Animal Regulations
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/N-4/SOR-2002-164/148569.html
http://canadagazette.gc.ca/partII/2002/20020508/html/sor164-e.html
(extra info in addition to the regulations)

Link to City of Ottawa Councillors
http://ottawa.ca/city_hall/mayor_council/councillors/index_en.html

City of Ottawa Bylaw Services
This link contains a good deal of information about dogs, cats, exotic animals etc.,
including how many animals permitted per household in the various
municipalities until the amalgamation

http://www.city.ottawa.on.ca/city_services/bylaws/1_0_en.shtml


Dog Park Studies

http://www.dogpark.com/index.php?id=12,0,0,1,0,0
http://www.torontodogs.com/parksnews/offleash.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/patsaito/parklist.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/patsaito/offleashmap.htm  
http://www3.sympatico.ca/patsaito/leahfreehistory.htm
http://www.freeplay.org/establish.html
http://www.freeplay.org/case.html
http://www.marin-humane.org/cr_dog_parks.html
http://www.dog-play.com/dogpark.html
http://www.petnet.com.au/openspace/posindex.html
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/runs.html


Dog Park Links

http://www.dog-play.com/dogparkl.html   

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Training

Carolark - The Centre for Applied Canine Behaviour  (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

K-9 Common Scents   
Specialists in the practical application of the canine olfactory system
“We are dedicated to teaching you & your dog to live a positive, productive, & happy life” 
http://www.k9commonscents.com/

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/

K9101 Positive Motivational Dog Obedience School  (east of Ottawa, Ontario)
Shaping Canine companions through positive motivational methods
http://www.k9101.ca/method.html

Forever Friends Dog Training  (Ottawa area)     
All your training needs in one location
http://www.foreverfriendsdogtraining.ca/

Canadian Association of Rally Obedience ~ Rally-O, the new fun and exciting sport for ALL dogs
http://www.canadianrallyo.ca/

Dogma Dog Training  (Ottawa)    
http://www.dogma.ca/

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Associations,  Breed Clubs,  Dog Sports   

Ottawa Kennel Club
http://www.ottawakennelclub.ca/

Canadian Kennel Club
http://www.ckc.ca

Delta Society ~ Celebrating Companion Animals - And the Ways They Enrich Our Lives
http://www.deltasociety.org

Canadian Animal Network
http://www.pawprints.com

Sled Dog Central ~ An introduction to the Sport of Dog Scootering
http://www.sleddogcentral.com/scootering.htm#top

Canadian Bulldoggers Association    new
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/

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Miscellaneous Links

Canada's Guide to Dogs ~ A complete resource site for Canadian dog enthusiasts
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com


dog.com     

http://www.dog.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/

Animal Cruelty Law Petition
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw/general/default.aspx?oid=17767  ~ link to petition asking the Canadian Senate to pass the new
animal cruelty law

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/index.html

Cat, Kitten, Puppy and Dog names ~ Suggestions for naming your new or newly adopted pet. Cat and dog names based on color, gender, country of origin and other categories.  
http://www.cat-dog-names.com

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Health

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

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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
http://www.westottawavet.com             tel:  613-795-2022
 

List of Veterinarians in the Ottawa area   
http://capitalfind.ncf.ca/health/vets/ 


Professional Resources

Green & Vespry Law Offices, Ottawa
Green & Vespry Law Offices is a general practice law firm with a special interest in animal law.
Animal law includes, but is not restricted to: defending the owners of dogs charged under the Dog Owners Liability Act
or local bylaws; legal steps that can be taken to provide for pets in a will; "custody" issues on the break up of a relationship.
If your legal matter involves animals, contact Green & Vespry.
http://greenandvespry.ca


Rescue

Ottawa Humane Society
http://www.ottawahumane.ca

Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton ~ Foster Program
http://www.rescue.endlesslove.com/

B.A.R.K.  ~  Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines
http://www.bark-ottawa.com/

Hopeful Hearts Rescue  (Ottawa)
Taking in senior and special needs dogs
http://www.hopefulhearts.ca

Trinity of Hope Dog Rescue    (Ontario)
"We rescue shelter dogs, with a priority placed on Giant breeds (Great Danes, Saint Bernards and Newfoundlands)"
http://www.TrinityOfHope.on.ca/

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/

 

CanadaStrays.com is a Web site dedicated to helping owners of lost pets in Canada      
reunite with their stray, and to finding homeless—or unwanted—animals a warm
and comfortable place to live.
http://www.canadastrays.com/   
 

Dog Detective  (worldwide listings, many in Canada)
"
LOST DOG ALERT - The Original Alert for lost and stolen dogs. Stolen or Lost Dog? Alert hundreds of people in your area! The more people that know your dog is lost, the more likely you are to find your dog."
www.dogdetective.com 

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Service Animal Organizations,  Therapy

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/

Canadian Service Animals Advocacy (CSAA)
http://www.serviceanimals.ca/

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/

Canines With A Cause
"We are a community service group based in Ottawa, Ontario that offers free assistance to people with mobility-related disabilities by training Service Dogs to do specific tasks for them."
http://www.canineswithacause.org/

Canadian Guide Dogs For The Blind
http://www.guidedogs.ca/

Ottawa Therapy Dogs   
http://www.ottawatherapydogs.ca

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Boarding and Dog Walking 

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
 

Forever Friends Dog Training School - Elite Doggie Daycare    (information in PDF format)
Fun, safe and educational for your dog.  Affordable and worry-free for you.
$15.00/day Promotional Introductory Rate
http://www.foreverfriendsdogtraining.ca/Classes/seminars.html#Drop_in_Day_

Dogs at Camp   (Ottawa, Uxbridge, Cookstown)
Open concept Overnight and Day Care for dogs
http://www.dogsatcamp.ca/

Walk 'N Wag,  A Dog Walking Service  (Kanata, Dunrobin, W. Carleton, Stittsville, Constance Bay, Carp)  
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

Jo-Ann's Homecare for Dogs   (Vernon / Winchester)
http://www.homecarefordogs.ca

Bedrock Kennels   (Carp)
http://www.bedrockkennels.com

Oak Meadows   (Carp)
tel: (613) 256-0500
   

Bekkers Pet Care   (Stittsville)
http://www.bekkerspetcare.com

Gloucester Kennels   (Gloucester)
http://www.gloucesterkennels.com/ 

Eastway Kennels   (Navan)
http://www.eastwaykennels.com

Tails and Trails Country Pet Resort   (Dunrobin)
http://www.tailsandtrails.ca

West Carleton Boarding Kennel   (Kinburn)
http://www.dogrunner.ca/aboutus.html 

Maple Holme Kennels   (3512 Carp Rd.)
tel: 613-839-5724

Country Pet Resort   (Carleton Place)
http://www.countrypetresort.com/ 

Dave's Home Pet Care   (Ottawa)
tel: 613-836-7702

Cats Paradise   (Almonte)
http://www.catsparadise.ca

Matthews Kennels   (Ashton)
http://www.matthewskennels.com

For the Love of Pets
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://www.geocities.com/shelamo/spawdays.html

Cedar Grove Kennels   (Carleton Place)
http://www.cedargrovekennels.ca/

Passion Fur Pets : Valerie Cameron-Allen, dog walker/sitter, bonded and insured
http://www.acpsn.com/listings/company/passionfurpets/passionfurpetspage.htm


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Pet Supplies

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/  

Camry Pet Supplies   (Greely)
Camry Pet Supplies is a Greely-based family business. They provide a friendly and fun online shopping experience by offering a complete selection of pet food supplies and accessories and delivery. 
http://www.camrypets.com/ 

Nutrizoo   (Carleton Place/Kanata)
George De Sousa is a local distributor for Nutri-Zoo based in Carleton Place/Kanata, providing home delivery of pet foods and accessories to residential customers in Ontario and Quebec.
http://www.nutrizoo.com/
 

Doo Doo Duffles ~ a complete dog walking kit in the form of a multi-pocketed shoulder bag
http://www.doodooduffles.ca/  

Pet & Animal Book Store ~ Over 20,000 pet & animal books. Books on animal care & pets; animal, child books, wildlife, nature photography; animal action videos & DVDs; books on wildlife and more.   
http://www.pet-animal-book.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

Pet Supply House   
"
Canada’s largest supplier to dog professionals and enthusiasts."
http://www.petsupplyhouse.com/index.htm 

Dog Gone Good Stuff  
All types of dog supplies at discounted prices. Dog Gone Good Stuff not only has dog supplies but offers helpful dog information.
http://www.doggonegoodstuff.com

Dog Crates  (United Kingdom)
Custom made wooden or plastic crates for shipping worldwide

http://www.petsonthemove.co.uk/dog-crates.html

PetSafe Pet Doors for Dogs and Cats  (US)   new
PetSafe & Staywell Pet Doors and Replacement Flaps
http://pet-doors.com

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Pet Photography,    Artwork

Sue Bird,  Photographer      
www.photobysuebird.com/
 

Natalie Heath    
www.heathphoto.ca

Pat Nadarajah   
www.pawzitiveart.com

Wendy Beard     
www.muddypawz.net

Denise Picanco     
www.picanco.org



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