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Below are
some links to services, products, or information that I think are useful
to local dog owners. I try to clearly indicate my recommendation
or opinion for those items with which I have personal experience. (My
opinion doesn't represent a guarantee, of course -- it's simply my two
cents.)
| Veterinary
& Health Info |
- List of veterinary clinics and hospitals (by city):
Placerville
- Missouri Flat Pet Clinic, 4545 Missouri Flat Road, telephone: 530-622-8295
- Placerville Vet Clinic, 6610 Mother Lode Drive, telephone: 530-622-4933
- Pleasant Valley Pet Clinic, 4570 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite M, telephone: 530-644-2424
- Sierra Animal Hospital, 7476 Green Valley Road telephone: 530-626-4838
- Slate Creek Animal Hospital, 5630 Mother Lode Drive, telephone: 530-622-9195
- Smith Flat Animal Hospital, 2012 Smith Flat Road, telephone: 530-626-8180 This is my vet, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
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| Training
& Behavior |
While I may be a good trainer, there are other excellent training resources that I encourage you to explore.
- Our Furry Friends www.dog-b-good.com Group training classes and individual training sessions at their training center in Diamond Springs, CA
- Pampering Pickle www.pamperingpickle.com This retail store in Placerville hosts a variety of seminars, workshops, and classes given by several different trainers, both local (like me!), and some that are regionally or nationally well-known. See their website for a calendar of events, and to enroll.
- BARCC (Building A Relationship with Canine Companions) www.barcc.biz Ruth McDaniel offers group training classes, as well as individual training
- The Association of Pet Dog Trainers www.apdt.com
- The San Francisco SPCA has excellent dog training info on their site www.sfspca.org/resources/library/for-dog-owners/
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| Products
& Services |
National/Online only:
- The best selection
of dog-related books can be found at www.dogwise.com
; they have stuff the big retailers don't have
Local - El Dorado County:
- Pet Photography:
- Dog food/toys/supplies:
- Pampering Pickle Goodies & Gifts for Dogs, 310 Main Street, Placerville, 530-344-7451, www.pamperingpickle.com This is a wonderful boutique with thoughtfully selected merchandise, and a wide range of resources for dog owners.
- Lees' Feed and Western Store, 4110 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891 www.leesfeed.net
- Clifton & Warren Feed & Ranch Supply, 574 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 530-622-6771
- Bark Avenue, 4311 Town Center Boulevard El Dorado Hills, CA 95762,, (916) 941-7400 www.barkavenueca.com This is a fantastic store, with a huge selection of high quality pet foods and treats, as well as toys and other supplies. They also have self-serve and full-serve grooming.
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| Dog
Parks & Travel |
- While El Dorado County does not have any official off-leash dog parks yet, there is a community group, El Dorado Dog Owners Guild (EDDOG) that is in the process of fundraising to create one in Cameron Park. For more information, email cpdogpark@yahoo.com www.traveldog.com
- www.dogfriendly.com
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& Rescue Organizations |
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