Other Useful Links

In this information age, there is much online that is available for those who look. However, some of what is available is truly awful ... so keeping that in mind, we've put up a few links of podcasts and videos that we think are good and informative. Some might appeal to you; others may not, but at least these are the best offerings out there.

Additionally, in the Northeast region, we have a number of registries for performance events, several kennel clubs that are active in both conformation and performance sports, and several regional PWD clubs that sponsor various events throughout the year. There are also several national registries. You may wish to join one or more of these organizations.

For more on entering trials, go to InfoDog and Rau Dog Shows and Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
For agility trials in the Northeast region, go to Pawprint Trials and for FCAT, some Obedience, and some Agility trials, visit FeeltheRush.

podcasts

There are a number of really excellent podcasts out there on dog behavior, health, training, and the like. Here are some we like:

The Quirkey Dog Podcast (Variety of Topics)
The Good Dog Pod (Breeding, Health, Puppy Raising, Socialization)
Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast (Wide Range of Training Issues)
Absolute Dogs, Sexier than a Squirrel Podcasts (Training for Difficult Dogs)
Canine Conversations Podcast (Practical Training Tips)
Dr. Dunbar's iWoof Podcast (Training Tips)
Animal Training Academy Podcast (Training Tips)
Susan Garrett's Shaped by Dog Podcast (Training Tips)
Dog Talk with Dr. Jen Podcast (Pet Dog Training/Issues)
Hanna Branigan: Drinking from the Toilet Podcast (High-end Training)
Sarah Stremming: The Cognitive Canine (Agility Training)
Bad Dog Agility Podcast (Agility Training)
Let's Talk Healthy Pets with Dr. Karen Becker

Performance Registries

Obedience and Rally:

Fun Training (Tricks, Games, Ball Pushing):

Water Training:

Nosework Training:

Flyball or Disk (Frisbee) Training:

Agility:

Freestyle:

youtube channels

There's a lot of bad YouTube videos out there, but some channels are quite good. Here are some that can be helpful, especially for new puppies.

McCann Dog Training (new puppy video & can subscribe to their channel for additional training videos)
Dog Training by Kikopup (basic puppy training and trick training)
Live From the Ranch (training tips from a number of experts using a variety of animals)

Kennel & Breed Clubs

National or Regional:

American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Westminster Kennel Club
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
PWDsNE (Maine/New Hampshire/Massachusetts Club)
Nutmeg PWD Club (Connecticut and Northeast Club)
Mayflower PWD Club (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Club)

Massachusetts:

Rhode Island:

New Hampshire:

Maine:

Tracking Clubs:

Tracking Club of Massachusetts - This club offers spring beginners clinic, practice days, and trials in the spring and fall.
Pioneer Valley Kennel Club - This club offers a spring clinic and many practice days as well as fall trials.

Hudson Valley Tracking Club - This club offers a spring tracking clinic for beginners and has fields that club members can use regularly during the fall, winter, and early spring.

Dog Tracking Club of Maine - This club offers a spring beginners clinic and has regular get-togethers with members for tracking and lunch.
Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine - This club offers tracking clinics and trials in Maine.
Tracking Club of Vermont - This club offers both a spring beginners clinic (TD level) and an advanced clinic (TDX level), as well as clinics for VST training.

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