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LINKS
Somerville, Massachusetts off leash organization website. Somerville does have an off leash recreation area.
NYCdog is an umbrella organization--a group of groups--that represents most of the groups of dog owners associated with the official dog parks and Offleash Hours park areas in New York City. NYCdog (pronounced "nice dog") was founded in 1999.
Henry Garnsey Canine Recreation Park Medway, Massachusetts official off leash area for the town. This park was an idea conceived by Tim Dumas who, at that time was 15 years old, a resident of Medway and a dog lover. The park was his community service project to complete a requirement for him to advance in rank to Eagle Scout
Off Leash Recreation Gateways
Dog Fun — Links to dog parks.
Dog play — Links to dog parks.
The dog Park website — Another site listing dog parks and other information.
The dogpark website — Another site listing dog parks and other information.
Research on Dog Parks
Australian study —Comprehensive study on use of open space by people and their dogs in Australia.
Training
Clicker training —Dog training through positive reinforcement.
Activities and Other Programs
Play ideas —Features links for dog play activities.
American Kennel Club —American Kennel Club information including the Good Citizen program.
Health
Online Merck veterinary manual
Books About Dogs
Dogwise —Books about dogs
Dog-related reading list —Charles River Dog Training Club, Inc., Weston, MA. Nicely organized section with brief descriptions of books about dogs
Memorials for Pets
Rainbows Bridge — Website where you can remember a departed pet. For an explanation of the website' name, read The Poem
Animal Organizations
The Delta Society— Delta Society goals are: "Expand awareness of the positive effect animals can have on human health and development. Remove barriers that prevent involvement of animals in everyday life. Expand the therapeutic and service role of animals in human health, service, and education."
Massachusetts Animal Coalition
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Legal Defense Fund — Organization of lawyers and law students; goal: "to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system."
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