Other Community Dog Owner Groups
somldog, Somerville, MA
MayDog, Maynard, MA
CDOG, Cambridge, MA
FellsDOG, the Middlesex Fells
NewtonDOGs, Newton, MA
MassDOG: a coalition of Dog Owner Groups in the Commonwealth
Educational and News Sites/Publications
YourArlington an Arlington news site for community journalism
Arlington Community Media, Inc“…an electronic forum
for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns, and diversity of the Arlington community.”
Whole Dog Journal Information on training, food, health, and related topics
PetsPartner.com“The Pet/People Connection. A resource for pet owners”
Dog Rescue and Protection Groups
American Lab Rescue
Animal Rescue League
Humane Society of the United States
MSPCA
New England Brittany Rescue
ProtectDogs, on the Greyhound Protection Act
Dogs Helping People in Need
NEADS – the organization highlighted in “Prison Pups”, training assistance dogs for the disabled and hearing impaired
NorthStar Foundation, a leading organization providing assistance dogs for children with autism and other developmental disorders, or suffering grief or other emotional challenges
Dog Training Programs
Charles River Dog Training Club, whose vice-president, Maryanne King, is a member of ADOG. Maryanne provided this information: “We offer puppy kindergarten and beginner obedience courses, as well as drop-in classes for competitive obedience and other dog sports.”
In addition, please note that two Business Friends of A-DOG offer discounts for training classes for A-DOG members.
Other Local Resources for Dog Owners
Arlington Animal Control
Robbins Library, Arlington — read about the A-DOG display!