"Animal Behavior" 

Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline housesoiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!                                                                                                     

                           Humane Socity of Missouri                                                                                       

            Training Your Human:  Classes for Pooches & People

When it comes to obedience, training the human is the most important part. Your dog looks to you for guidance and instruction.   Obedience training teaches you how to communicate with your dog, establishing the groundwork for a solid, long-lasting relationship between you and your best friend.

                        American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
 
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) is a group of veterinarians and research professionals who share an interest in understanding behavior in animals. Founded in 1976, AVSAB is committed to improving the quality of life of all animals and strengthening the bond between animals and their owners. 

                                     Association of Pet Dog Trainers

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world. We continue to promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques.

                                                        The Indoor Cat Initiative

We believe that indoor enrichment is as important as an excellent diet and health care. To that end, we have provided the areas listed on the left side of this page to explain what it means to be a cat, help get you off to the right start, introduce you to the things indoor cats need, help you troubleshoot problems, and show you where to get more information. 
 

 Dogwise.com

 Great publication source on animal behavior issues

                                                Greater Saint Louis Training Club

 Their mission is to conduct training classes, exhibitions and AKC performance events in order to promote the training of all dogs for better human companionship.  Whether you are an obedience trial competitor or a first-time pet owner, there is a place in their club for you!  This website contains information about the club's history and characteristics, its annual obedience trial and other events, and its unique relationship with the Humane Society of Missouri.  There is a lot of information about their training classes including a training class overview, short biographies of their trainers, class descriptions, and a month-by-month class calendar.  Please browse through their links to find out more about the oldest obedience training club in the St. Louis area.

                                  "Positively"

The web page of Victoria Stillwell as seen on the Animal Planet television show "It's ME or the DOG."

                                                                  Through a Dog's Ear

The ground-breaking book and music series that provides clinically-tested and affordable solutions for canine anxiety issues.  Through a Dog's Ear is the only researche-based auditory series that provides practical sound-based solutions to help your dog live a happier and healthier life.

Clicker Training - Karen Pryor's website on clicker training

Purina web site for dog behavior issues

Purina web site for cat behavior issues
 
University of California Center for Companion Animal Behavior

University of Pennsylvania, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society

The American Association of  Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians