We love the books and other resources listed here and we think you will too! We also know our clients often need boarding and dog walking services. Holistic Dog Training doesn’t offer these services but we do recommend the providers below.
A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding the Relationship Between Humans and Domestic Dogs by Jean Donaldson
This humorous, easy to read book has a serious message for humans who want to understand their dog's perspective on life.
Fun activities using your dog's natural instincts by Anne Lill Kvam
A wonderful, relaxing alternative to obsessive ball chasing!
Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas
An essential guide for anyone who wants to better understand their dog's body language.
Fact or Fiction by Barry Eaton
This book dispels dominance theory, thus paving the way for a new and better relationship between dogs and their people.
An online community that sponsors summits, provides holistic care suggestions and support to pet owners.
holisticactions.com
Contact Dvora Gordon
gardogart.com or gardogart@gmail.com
In-home dog boarding in Oakland for sociable dogs up to 30lbs.
Lots of love and attention. Not more than 3 dogs at a time
Fourteen years of experience
Great references from happy dog owners
Caring for Sweet, Old Dogs in Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, and the San Francisco Bay Area
Contact Allysyn Kiplinger: SugarFaceDogs.com
Quiet in-home boarding, day care, slow walks, special needs care and more.
Licensed, bonded, insured, background checked and fun!
office@doggylamapetcare.comwww.doggylamapetcare.com 510-504-2003
Providing positive-reinforcement dog walking and in-home dog boarding since 2005 for Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda dogs.
Doggy Lama has won many awards and is often considered to be the best pet care service in the East Bay.
Contact Ruth Shevelev:
awalkintheparksf.com (415) 314-6016
Group off-leash dog walks (Bernal Hill, Fort Funston and other places)
Over 20 years of experience
Licensed and insured
Limited in-home day care and boarding
Contact Dan Broin at dogHEARTtraining.com
Dan holds a bachelor of science in canine behavior and utilizes science-based, fear-free training from peer-reviewed research for:
Owner-trained Service Dog Programs
Legal Assessments for maladaptive behavior modification training
Developing the value your dog can bring you and your community
