Purchases through the Amazon links on this page provide our family with a small remuneration, however every single item I recommend is one I personally own, use, love & have purchased from Amazon. None of the other links bring any income for our site but are here because I use them and recommend the company.
Education & Resources
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Training Books: There are two books I love the most out of the many, many I have read (while on a quest to find the ones best for new puppy owners).
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Cockapoo Book: Wonderful book full of lots of valuable, well researched information you can actually trust. With so many mill-breeders out there faking clubs and forums and websites there is a ton of bad information available. How do you know what is true and what is a lie? This book is a great start!
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Dog Food Advisor
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
I wouldn't even consider purchasing any foods without consulting the Dog Food Advisor. This website has everything done for you! They analyze ingredients in a way that is easy to understand and they recommend foods in a tier-system (1-5 stars) which helps you pick the perfect commercial food for your budget! All you have to do is search by name for your food of choice or select and read one of their recommendations. They also post information about recalls, etc. so that you can ensure the health of your best friend(s).
Healthy Pets with Dr. Karen Becker
http://healthypets.mercola.com/
A vast wealth of information that will help you care for your pet the right way. From nutrition to surgery, this site covers it all. The "human" portion at www.mercola.com is pretty great too.
Dog Food & Cost Calculator
http://goldendoodles.com/care/food_calculator.htm
It does what it says! Dog food labels are confusing as heck! To make things worse not all kibbles have the same calorie content for portion size and the kibbles themselves are different shapes, sizes, moisture content, and density. This calculator allows you to punch in the facts you do know from the tiny bit on that dog food bag and calculate how much to feed your dog/day and which food is actually the best price for the quality!
Avidog International: A great website with many wonderful articles. They offer courses and other educational opportunities for the dog owner.
