Links of interest

Other Community Dog Owner Groups

somldog, Somerville, MA
MayDog, Maynard, MA
FellsDOG, the Middlesex Fells
NewtonDOGs, Newton, MA

MassDOG: a coalition of Dog Owner Groups in the Commonwealth

Dog Friends of Cambridge Community Group

Important Local Resources for Dog Owners

Educational and News Sites/Publications

  • YourArlington an Arlington news site for community journalism
  • Arlington Community Media, Inc “…an electronic forum
  • for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns, and diversity of the Arlington community.”
  • Whole Dog Journal Information on training, food, health and related topics. Does not accept advertising, to maintain objectivity.

Informational material provided by Friends of A-DOG businesses: (Current or prospective Friends and partners, contact us for more information about this new section)

Dog Rescue and Protection Groups

Dogs Helping People in Need

  • NEADS – the organization highlighted in “Prison Pups”, training assistance dogs for the disabled and hearing impaired
  • NorthStar Foundation, a leading organization providing assistance dogs for children with autism and other developmental disorders, or suffering grief or other emotional challenges
  • Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of Massachusetts – maybe you and your dog can be a therapy dog team, too!

Dog Training Programs

  • Charles River Dog Training Club, whose vice-president, Maryanne King, is a member of ADOG. Maryanne provided this information: “We offer puppy kindergarten and beginner obedience courses, as well as drop-in classes for competitive obedience and other dog sports.”

In addition, please note that Business Friends of A-DOG offer discounts for training classes for A-DOG members.