Selecting, Caring for and Training Pets
Published on Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 4:13pm
Find Resources to Help You With Your Animal
Have a pet? Or just thinking of getting one?
The resources below can help you choose which pet is right for you, or help you with the one you have.
Selection and Care of Dogs
The Dog Bible
I Just Got a Puppy. What Do I Do?
How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
Training a Dog
No Bad Dogs: the Woodhouse Way
New Art of Dog Training
Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems
Cats
Cat Care
Understanding Your Cat
The Character of Cats
Kittens
Cat vs. Cat
Hamsters and Gerbils
Fish
Saltwater Aquarium Fishes
Fell's Beginner's Guide to Tropical Fish
Looking After Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Guinea Pigs and Rabbits
My Guinea Pig
The Rabbit: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
Birds
Reptiles and Amphibians
A-Z of Snake Keeping
Keeping Reptiles and Amphibians
Spiders
Wildlife Friendly Backyards
Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife
If you cannot find the suggested books, please see the librarian for more suggestions or to get books from other branches of the DC Public Library.
Web Sites
Please note that DC Public Library does not endorse any Web sites. Please also note that, in addition to providing free information, some of these are commercial Web sites whose intent is to sell their services and/or products.
Cesar's Way
Questions can be submitted on this web site.
Capital Dog Training Club
A D.C. area dog training group.
Bird Care Guide
A comprehensive source of information about caring for birds.
Ferrets as Pets
Things to consider before getting a ferret.
PetSmart
Information and links on a wide variety of pets.
The Butterfly Website
Attracting butterflies to your yard.