Look out for Carolyn's first book, the Dog Training Manual (published by Haynes). The Dog Manual is the ideal companion for anyone looking to find their perfect dog and have a happy life together. Including sections on basic training, problem solving and how to teach fun stuff and tricks, this will be an invaluable guide for first time dog owners or for those who want to ensure a great relationship with the dog in their life. Have a look at the great reviews on Amazon!

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Doggie shopping

Fish4Dogs

Great fishy treats, complete food and many more fabulous 100% natural piscine products.

Company of Animals

Kongs, Halti headcollars, harnesses, training leads and much much more. All products are designed to improve behaviour and help training - or else just give your dog some safe fun.

Gentle Leader

Along with the Halti, the Gentle Leader is one of the best head collars on the market - so get yourself some canine power steering!

Training Lines

All the equipment you could possibly need for training, including a good range of collars, leads and harnesses - and some fun toys

Crosskeys Books

Probably the best source of books on all things doggie on the internet.

BARJO

Travelling with your dog made simple with these made-to-measure car crates - and much much more!

Croft

Every size, shape and design of crates and puppy pens available!

Kiddicare

For those invaluable baby gates!

Paw Prints Jewelry

An amazing company based in California who make stunning jewellery from your dog's own paw print.

Gabriele Laubinger

Probably the best dog portrait artist I have ever seen. Works either from a photograph or can be found at Crufts every year.

Charities and canine organisations

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

A fabulous charity transforming the lives of deaf people by training dogs (often taken from rescue centres) to alert them to everyday sounds.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

The legendary London rescue centre (and the oldest rescue centre in the UK dating from 1860) - with branches at Old Windsor and Brands Hatch. Also runs a behaviour hotline and a lost dogs hotline. The section in this Manual on how to find a rescue dog was filmed at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Old Windsor.

Dogs Trust

The largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

The Kennel Club

The original and while much copied around the world, still the only one allowed to call themselves simply The Kennel Club! The home of pedigree dogs in the UK since 1873, the organiser of the world-famous Crufts dog show and Discover Dogs, and, more recently, a supporter and advocate of all dogs no matter what their parentage.

Association of Dogs and Cats Homes

The place to find a good rescue centre near to you - all members adhere to high professional standards and abide by a code of practice.

Canine Hydrotherapy Association

Find a reputable hydrotherapy pool that adheres to high standards of safety, hygiene and good practise.

Greyfriers Rehabilitation Centre

Digby's favourite hydrotherapy pool - and much more including great training courses and workshops for dog owners.

Trainers and behaviourists

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

A list of trainers who use only kind, fair and effective methods. Find your perfect trainer here.

Association of Pet Behaviour Councellors

The APBC is an international network of experienced and qualified pet behaviour counsellors, who, on referral from veterinary surgeons, treat behaviour problems in dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets.

UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists (UKRCB)

The UK's other main body of behaviourists, specialising only in dogs and also working on veterinary referral (in other words, your vet will have to agree to you seeing them - this is both professional courtesy but also so that the behaviourist has access to your dog's medical records and both professionals can work together).

Dog magazines and interesting reading

Your Dog Magazine

Recommended reading for everyone who wants to start right and stay right with dogs - and have a good read along the way.

Dogs Today Magazine

A must-read for anyone with a love of dogs - full of useful information.

Look out for "Know Your Dog Inside Out" written by Sarah Fisher and out 2007 - a unique way to get a totally different insight into your dog.

Safety for children and dogs

The Blue Dog

This is a vital (and fabulous) resourse for anyone who has dogs and young children. The Blue Dog interactive CD helps teach children and parents how to interact safely with the family dog to prevent dog bites in the home. And what is more - it is fun! Available via Company of Animal (see above)

The Kennel Club also have an excellent dog bite prevention education programme, and that can be seen at www2.the-kennel-club.org.uk/web_portal