Recommended Reading/Helpful resources:
http://www.akitaclub.org/ (Akita Club of America) http://www.akitarescue.com/ (Akita Rescue Society of America) www.akitanetwork.com (Akita Network) www.akitabook.com (Akita-Treasure of Japan Vol. II) http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/ (It's For The Animals! Natual Care & Resources) http://www.drpitcairn.com/ (Animal Natural Health Center - homeopathy & nutrition) http://www.thepetwhisperer.com/ (The Pet Whisperer) http://ahvma.org/ (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association) http://www.1doctorschoice.com/default.asp (Great Life Performance Pet Products) http://www.viim.org/home.asp (Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine) http://www.cetylmyristoleate.com/ (An incredible arthritis supplement) Four Paws, Five Directions. A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs Author: Cheryl Schwartz, DVM (Book) http://www.naturespet.com/books.html www.onlynaturalpet.com www.primalpetfoods.com www.sitstay.com www.dogwise.com http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ (publication) http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/ http://www.scoutshouse.com/ (A full-service rehabilitation center for animals, Menlo Park, CA) http://www.jindoproject.org/main/ (Fellow rescuers of Jindo dogs)  www.heavenlygreens.com (FieldTurf synthetic lawns - perfect for landscaping your yard, doggie daycare facilities, kennels and home putting greens! Contact Tim Duggan at 408-455-3122 or tim (at) heavenlygreens.com, mention that TikiHut Akita Rescue referred you and when you get your new lawn, Tim will donate $100.00 to our rescue efforts!)  www.softouchconcepts.com - Creators of the original front-connection walking harness and other nice products used by the TikiHut foster Akita program and many other animal welfare organizations to help with dogs with pulling issues when being walked on lead. You can contact us at tikistore (at) yahoo. com or go to Softouch Concepts directly for product information and ordering. Patricia Leslie, M.S. - Canine Crisis Consultant Compassionate counseling for dogs and their loved ones. email: dog-crisis-consultant@earthlink.net Specializing in: Trauma issues - abused/abandoned/rescued/adopted * old age adjustments * serious illness * home hospicing * behavior, personality & compability issues * loss * grief * funerals * memorials Patricia has been a tremendous supporter to TARA, in assisting some of our fosters with Flower Essences, Reiki & Personality readings. Though she is located in California, services can be provided at any distance, via a combination of telephone, email, and/or post. Some reasons for working with a Canine Crisis Consultant: * Being a first time adopter who wants to make a successful lifelong match. * Handling a variety of dog behavioral issues such as puppy adolescent stages, acting out due to household or lifestyle changes, snapping at treats, inattentiveness in training, depression due to loss a loss or old age. * Understanding and supporting rescued dogs who have been traumatized by past abuse or loss; to improve trust and bonding; to overcome fears, phobias, grief. * Coping with injury, serious illness or a need for major surgery; supporting an extended therapeutic or recovery process. * Surviving "good-bye"; supporting the journey emotionally; releasing fears about "when" and "how"; funeral gatherings, tributes, memorials; practical details. * Building a community of support: help in finding compatible classes, trainers, animal communicators, dog walkers or sitters, holistic or specialist veterinarians, rehabilitation and therapy services, grief groups. * Screening potential adopters to find a good, safe home for a dog (or cat); navigating rescue groups and shelters. * Locating specialized products: crates, head harnesses, bark collars, diapers, slings, ramps, stain resistant, washable bed covers. TRAINING INFORMATION: http://www.apdt.com/ (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) http://www.sukina-akitas.com/trainingtips.htm (Suki-Na Akitas) www.thedoglady.org (Sacramento, CA)   Limitation of Liability TikiHut Akita Rescue Association shall not be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on this site or the performance of the products, even if TikiHut Akita Rescue Association has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Applicable law may not allow the limitation of exclusion of liability or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Veterinary Advice The product recommendations, pet health care advice, and other information provided on the Site (Site Content) are not to be construed as veterinary advice and are not meant to be a substitute for a consultation with a certified veterinarian. 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