Pawfect Manners | Helpful Links

Special Needs Pets

Whether your pet was born with a disability, was injured, or lost use due to old age, here are some sites with great resources. It's a good idea to train your pet with the anticipation that they will one day have some disability due to old age. Early training can help them adjust to new circumstances.

Blind Dogs Suport Website

Top 10 Rules for Living with a Blind Dog

Resources for Blind Dogs

Training Deaf Dogs

Training Tips for Deaf and Blind Dogs

Disabled Dog Resources

Special Needs Pets Resources

Products for Handicapped Pets

Help 'Em Up Harness - A great harness for dogs with rear end weakness or paralysis.

Behavior Specialists

Texas Veterinary Behavior Service (TVBS)- Dr. Lore I. Haug - a referral service dedicated strictly to the diagnosis and treatment of behavior problems in animals. TVBS is the only veterinary behavior referral practice in the greater Houston area.

Kathy Sdao's dog behavior site

Animal Behavior Society Website

Cat Resources

American Association of Feline Practitioners

Cat Friendly Homes

Dog Resources

Fun With Your Pet

Freestyle Dancing

NAFA - North American Flyball Association

Rescue Groups in the Houston Area

There are a lot of rescue groups in the Houston Area. Check with your local Petco or Petsmart, they usually have rescue groups there on the weekends with dogs and cats available for adoption. If you want a particular breed, a few are listed below, but you can search online by breed name and location.
Don't Shop, Adopt!