Resources for Dog Lovers
Helpful guides, recommended products, and local services to enhance your relationship with your best friend
Recommended Books
If you love dogs like I love dogs, you're always looking for more information to enhance your communication with your best friend. These are some of my favorite resources for understanding dog behavior and needs, providing clear and loving communication that reduces dog anxiety, and training models to teach our dogs to be both joyful and disciplined members of our family. I encourage you to check these resources out—relationships are based on skills and we can always increase our skills!
"Dogs"
"When Pigs Fly"
"Dog Whisperer"
"Dog Whisperer"
"Aggression in Depth"
"Back to Basics, Advance Dog Socialization"
"New Perspectives on Canine Behavior, Emotion, Training"
"Canine Behavior Academy"
Our Favorite Products
High-quality toys, tools, and essentials we use and recommend at Stay and Play Dog Care
St. Francis Bless & Protect My Pet Medal
1" silver oxidized St. Francis medal charm — a beautiful blessing for your beloved companion.
Shop on AmazonMighty Paw Naturals Bully Sticks
Grass-fed beef, single ingredient, lower odor chews. Great for small & medium dogs.
Shop on AmazonPawstruck Roasted Collagen Sticks
Long-lasting bully stick alternative. Single ingredient, vet approved, and low odor.
Shop on AmazonNylabone Nubz Wild Bison Chews
Natural bison-flavored edible chews made in the USA. Great for dogs up to 30 lbs.
Shop on AmazonNylabone Nubz Flavor Bursts
Grain-free, long-lasting edible chew bones made in the USA for small dogs.
Shop on AmazonBeef Cheek Braids for Dogs
Premium all-natural beef cheek rolls — a dog parent's favorite for long-lasting chewing.
Shop on AmazonNubz Edibles Antler Chew
Antler-shaped edible chew that's satisfying, long-lasting, and easy on sensitive teeth.
Shop on AmazonCyeollo Reversible Sherpa Dog Coat
Warm, reversible fleece vest with leash hole. Soft cold-weather coverage for small dogs.
Shop on AmazonNubz Edibles Antler Chew (Value Pack)
Antler-shaped edible chew that's satisfying, long-lasting, and easy on sensitive teeth.
Shop on AmazonLocal Resources
Trusted animal services and veterinarians in Mendocino County
Animal Shelters & Adoption
Open your heart to a new friend! Volunteers are always needed and appreciated.
The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County
Helps pets find safe and happy homes
County of Mendocino Animal Care Services
Provides adoptions, lost and found, and animal safety services
The Milo Foundation
An adoption center and sanctuary for domestic animals