Local Resources

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number:

(888) 426-4435 

MSPCA Angell Emergency  (617) 522-7282 

Mass Vet Referral Hospital (Woburn, MA)    (781) 932-5802 

Tufts Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care  (508) 668-5454 

The AVMA position statement on punishment:

https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/080215l.aspx

The Link Between Domestic Violence & Animal Abuse

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2100&aid=3120

Massachusetts Law Regarding Tethering:

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section174E

Report Animal Cruelty:

https://www.mspca.org/cruelty-prevention/

Worthwhile Links

MSPCA Angell, Boston MA has pages of resources for pet owners. Detailed, sound advice on almost every topic imaginable.    

https://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/

"Bring Fido" is a comprehensive site containing places your pets are welcome. They boast 10,000 places where you can take your dog. 

https://www.bringfido.com/

Muzzle Safety And Education

https://muttabouttown.com/the-muzzle-up-project/

Best Friends Animal Society does incredible work, saving dogs, and educating pet owners. A  great hub of information.

https://bestfriends.org/resources/dogs

Kids & Dogs

https://doggonesafe.com/Dog-Bite-Safety-Tips-&-Blogs/5611275

You can link to any charity by visiting this link. I highly recommend doing this as it requires the least effort to make a difference to a charity 501(c)(3) of your choice!!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/dashboard/ref=smi_se_mirp_dshb_smi

Bribery Versus Reinforcement

http://www.dogstardaily.com/training/lures-rewards-and-bribes

Excellent information on keeping kids and dogs safe

https://www.avma.org/public/Pages/Dog-Bite-Prevention.aspx

The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Dog-Training/dp/0470241845

Food for thought on why pet containment systems are not a good option.

https://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/invisible-pet-containment-systems/

Puppy Primer by Patricia McConnell

http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/store/The-Puppy-Primer.html

The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson

https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Clash-Jean-Donaldson/dp/1617811122/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KMWQ3N4WT5954N0QW7BK

The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell

https://www.amazon.com/Other-End-Leash-What-Around/dp/034544678X

Considerations for the City Dog by Melissa McCue McGrath 

https://www.amazon.com/Considerations-City-Dog-Melissa-McCue-McGrath/dp/0996275509

The Toolbox for Building a Great Family Dog by Terry Ryan

https://www.amazon.com/Toolbox-Building-Great-Family-Dog/dp/1929242794

Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Shoot-Dog-Teaching-Training/dp/1860542387

On Talking Terms with Dogs by Turid Rugaas

https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals/dp/192924236