Recommended Reading and Links

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Here’s a list of our favorite authors and some helpful websites. 

All books can be found at Amazon.com

Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words. by Dr. John W. Pilley Jr. Ph.D and Hillary Hinzmann. 2014

What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs. by Cat Warren

Being a Dog: Following the Dog into the World of Smell. by Alexandra Horowitz (and any of her other books!)

Puppy Culture DVDs by Jane Killion

The Complete Herbal Book for the Dog by Juliette de Bairacli Levy.  The essential “manual” for natural rearing.  If you only read one book, this is it.

Canine Nutrigenomics by W. Jean Dodds, DVM and Diana R. Laverdure

Raw Dog Food: Make it Easy for You and Your Dog by Carina Beth MacDonald

Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats by Kymythy R. Schultze

The Nature of Animal Healing by Martin Goldtein DVM

Essential Care for Dogs by Jackie Drakeford and Mark Elliott MRCVS

This is only a partial list.  If you’re looking for further reading feel free to contact us and I’m sure we can help!

Links (click on the words in blue):

Leerburg.com is an encyclopedia of dog information, not just for those interested in Schutzhund or police dogs.  Check out their information on Raw Feeding, Health, Toys, Training,and Vaccinations!

To learn more about Natural Rearing visit Natural Rearing.com or the Natural Rearing Breeders Association.

Our vaccination protocol is based on research conducted by Dr. Jean  Dodds.

We love toys made in the USA, so be sure to check out what West Paw has available.

For more information about Berger Picards or upcoming events visit the American Kennel Club (AKC), or the United Kennel Club (UKC)

For More information about health testing visit Penn Hip or the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

We’ll be adding more links to other fun learning sites so be sure to come back to this page.

Have a special question or request?  Contact us!