Here are some web resources we've found useful and educational.
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General Breed and Rescue/Adoption Resources:

• Alaskan Malamute Assistance League
• Alaskan Malamute Club of America
• Alaskan Malamute HELP League
• Dog's in Danger - web site which lists dogs available for adoption on their last days at shelters.
• Great Lakes Alaskan Malamute Club - useful for folks who have registered dogs and want to show. There is quite a lot of breed history and grooming hints as well.
• Humane Society of the US - Free Kit: Providing for Your Pet's Future Without You
• Petfinder
• Adopt-A-Pet
• Rescue Affiliate LInks

Health Related:

• Alaskan Malamute Research Foundation
• Canine Eye Registration Foundation
• Malamute Health
• Merck Vet Manual
• Orthopedic Foundation For Animals
• A listing of Programs that help provide health care for pets whose owners are having financial difficulties.
• Pets For The Environment - a website and email newsletter to promote a healthy environment for pets and people.
• Dr. Marty.com - Where Natural Healing Begins - He also has written a book on holistic animal healing.
• Kymythy.com - Holistic Care and Natural Nutrition for dogs, cats and their humans - She also has a good book on feeding the "raw" diet called Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats.
• GreenPaws Flea and Tick Product Directory and articles on safer flee and tick prevention by the NRDC.

Feeding Raw:

• BARF (Biologically Appropirate Raw Food) Diet - Veterinarian Dr. Billinghurst's web site where he explains the BARF diet and sells his BARF products. HIs books include "The BARF Diet", "Give Your Dog a Bone" and "Grow Your Pups on Bones".
• Raw Meaty Bones - Web site and book written by Veterinarian Tom Lonsdale. He has also written "Work Wonders: Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones". "Raw Meaty Bones" is good background reading and talks about periodontal disease in dogs and how eating raw counteracts that.
• Kymythy.com - Web site of Kymythy R. Schultze, who has also written "Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats".
• Raw Dog Food - by Carina Beth MacDonald. There is also a Yahoo list group of which Carina is a member called RAW-lite. This list is very laid back and there are lots of experienced members who are willing to help the novices start feeding raw.
• Switching to Raw - Web site and book written by Susan K. Johnson.

Training Resources:

• Patricia McConnell Publishing - Dog training books, booklets and DVD's
• Karen Pryor's Clicker Training
• Turid Rugaas's Calming Signals Community
• Dog Dialogue, Canine Behavior Training
• Easy Walk Harness by Premier - great harness for those Mals that love to pull! They also make a Gentle Leader Headcollar that works quite well also.
• Dogwise - All things dog - Really good site for all kinds of books and lots of other goodies.
• Fearful Dogs - Help For You and Your Dog - Excellent site for those with scared or shy dogs.
• Husky Proofing Your Yard - Good ideas for the Mal escape artists too!
• Animal's Perspective - Providing insight into your animal's thoughts, feelings and behavior. (Ray has helped us when we've had lost dogs)
• Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Debunked - Many in the Mal community feel the CM way is not the right way. Here are some articles supporting that view.
  • Urban Dawgs web site - Positive, Reward--Based Training For Dogs of All Ages
    • From Andrew Luescher, DVM, Veternary Behaviorist, Animal Behavior Clinic, Purdue University
    • Talk Softly and Carry a Carrot or a Big Stick? By Jean Donaldson, Director of The SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers
  • Pack of LIes by Mark Derr, The New York Times
  • Beyond Cesar Millan web site - Bringing together people who oppose cruel, violent or bullying methods of training or rehabilitating dogs; also those who question or challenge pack leadership, dominance theory, dog-as-wolf and other outdated ideas.
  • The Dominance Controversy and Cesar Millan
  • From 4 Paws University web site:
    • THE DOG WHISPERER CONTROVERSY
    • The Dog Whisperer: Frequently Asked Questions
    • Book Review: Cesar's Way
  • Quotes From Experts

General Canine Related:

• American Kennel Club
• American Temperament Testing Society
• National Dog Bite Prevention Week - May 20 - 26th
• Pet-Abuse.com - a national animal protection organization that researches and tracks incidents of criminal animal cruelty. They also have a database of animal abuse crime.
• Comparison of Traits of Responsible Hobby Breeders and Traits of Backyard Breeders.

Online Pet Gear and Supplies:

• Only Natural Pet Store - for those interested in healthy, natural (some even organic) pet food, treats and supplements and treatments for health issues
• Olive:Green Goods for Modern Dogs
• Pet Edge Pet Supplies
• Petco Pet Stores
• Black Ice Sledding
• Adanac Sleds and Equipment- Very affordable ski-joring and bike-joring equipment
• RuffWear - all kinds of great gear and wear for the furkids!
• Springer, USA - Springer - A great way to bike your dog!
• Dog Powered Scooter, Trike and Skateboard - Unique urban mushing tools.
• WholePet Market - We are a small store specializing in all natural, non-toxic, foods, treats, and supplies. We keep the "whole pet" in mind when deciding which products to carry in our store.

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