American Kennel Club (AKC)
http://www.akc.org
(click on public education)

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of Its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

Dumb Friends League
http://www.ddfl.org/
(click on education)

Founded in 1910, the Dumb Friends League is a national leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.

They have an excellent section on dealing specifically with pet loss which includes the following information:

1. suggestions for self care for grieving students
2. suggestions for how teachers can assist grieving
3. pet loss support hotlines
4. helpful reading list for children and adults
http://www.ddfl.org/petloss.htm

American Kennel Club (AKC)
http://www.akc.org
(click on public education)

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of Its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

Dogs Trust
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/
(click on learn with dogs)

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. Their goal is to solve the problem of why there are so many unwanted dogs in the UK and seek to achieve this through practical measures and awareness-raising initiatives to educate and inform dog-owners and prospective dog-owners.

The Official Site of the Iditarod
http://www.iditarod.com/
(click on for teachers)

The Iditarod provides teachers and students with unique and entertaining educational opportunities. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Johnson, Education Director at (605) 228-6071 (djohnson@iditarod.com).

Doggone Safe
http://www.doggonesafe.com/

A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention. Based in Ontario, Canada. Their free materials page is located at:
http://www.doggonesafe.com/dog bite prevention.htm

How to Love Your Dog
http://www.loveyourdog.com/

'How to Love Your Dog' is a fun and interactive website for kids who love dogs. The site is based on thematic curricula designed and developed by Janet Wall, a teacher for 23 years, originally for use in the elementary grades. The content has been expanded to include secondary grade levels. This site features over 90 topics and 300 pages. The focus is on kindness, commitment, respect and responsible dog care.

Intermountain Therapy Animals
http://www.therapyanimals.org/
(If you want to incorporate a Read To The Dogs program in your school this is the web-site for guidance and background information.)

Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit organization, launched R.E.A.D. in 1999 as the first comprehensive literacy program built around the appealing idea of reading to dogs, and the program has been spreading rapidly and happily ever since!

There is a similar program in Canada sponsored by Therapeutic Paws of Canada. TPOC, through its Paws To Read program, provides Child Certified Therapy Dogs and handlers to schools and libraries to help students who struggle with reading skills.     
http://www.tpoc.ca/PawToRead.asp

Sit, Stay, Read!
http://www.sitstayread.org/Welcome.aspx

SIT STAY READ is a Chicago-based volunteer literacy organization that brings dogs and kids together to make reading fun.

Pit Bull Rescue Central
http://www.pbrc.net/
(click on Poppy’s place)
http://www.pbrc.net/poppysplace/

The PBRC website is a virtual shelter and resource for owners and caretakers of American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and pit bull mixes.
(The information provided applies to dogs of all breeds)

The SafeKids/SafeDogs Project
http://www.safekidssafedogs.com

This site teaches how to reduce dog-related accidents to all.  The materials can be adapted to any age group from prenatal education to seniors, field workers, dog owners, teachers and children.

Doggone Crazy!
http://www.doggonecrazy.ca/index.html

Doggone Crazy! is a Canadian company dedicated to dog bite prevention. It has free information and offers products for sale such as the board game Doggone Crazy! This board game teaches children how to understand dog communication and how to behave safely around dogs.

Suggested Dog Related Recommended Readings For the Classroom
(organized by academic levels)
http://www.ddfl.org/pdf/Bibliography.pdf