A great website set up by Kelly Dunbar with Ian Dunbar as Scientific Director. Has information for everyone to use from puppy-hood to adults and written by a vast number of international experts.

SPAW works in collaboration with pacific island nations to develop animal management programmes. We work with island stakeholders in 5 key areas to provide veterinary care, spay/neuter services, large animal husbandry and training and development. We also provide humane education programmes.

SPAW is the only NZ founded, based and operated NGO providing animal welfare to our pacific nations.

New Zealand’s One-stop guide to Animal Control, dog ownership, dog behaviour, dog handling, and dog safety.

Greyhounds are affectionate, gentle and intelligent dogs. Each year many retire from racing and hope to start a new life as a pet. Greyhounds usually make this transition with ease and become devoted companions. As GAP’s owners agree – a greyhound makes a special addition to the family.

Living and Learning With Animals

Internet Course

Dr Susan Friedman is a psychology professor at Utah State University who  has pioneered the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to captive and companion animals.  ABA, with its roots in human learning, offers a scientifically sound teaching technology and ethical standard  that can improve the lives of all learners.

Course Description

LLA Professional is designed to be a first course in behavior analysis for  veterinarians, animal trainers, behavior consultants, and other animal  professionals. The principles and procedures of behavior analysis are  general in nature, that is, they apply to all species and situations.  Thus, LLA Professional provides a robust, general foundation to  accurately assess and resolve behavior problems, and more effectively  support your behavior work with clients and patients.

For more information go to Dr Susan Friedman’s website: 

behaviorworks.org/htm/lla_professional_overview.html.