OhMyDog! Dog Training The Hague recommends the following links:
Local behaviour therapy and private training
Alpha Gedragstherapie: Nationwide (Netherlands) directory of quality-vetted behaviour therapists
Canis bonus: Private training and behaviour therapy in The Hague/region – in English. Run by OhMyDog!’s co-founder, Laure-Anne – nederlands/français/english
Pant: Pet Care Services, The Hague: Social pack walks, reactive and shy dog walks, puppy basics, pet sitting in your home or ours, pet first aid training and certification. In English only.
Pet Professional Guild: Worldwide directory of forcefree trainers and behaviour therapists – in English. Includes Dutch behaviour therapists and specialist trainers.
PUK HondenService: Private training and coaching. Run by OhMyDog!’s co-founder, Nicolle – nederlands/english
Dog training links
Rabbit trainer: Peak behind the scenes of the most powerful animal training technique: SATS. Mind-blowing stuff.
Quick and Dirty Dog Training podcast: Science-based, and humane training solutions to common dog behaviour problems in a hilarious podcast.
Dogmantics clicker training videos: Clicker training solutions to common dog behaviour problems and countless tricks by world renowned Emily Larlham.
Dog shelters and good causes
Haags Dierencentrum, The Hague: The Netherland’s oldest animal shelter, in The Hague.
Julianalaantje Dierenasiel, Rijswijk: Rijswijk’s animal shelter
Poor Animal, Breda: Cageless! dog shelter near Breda. Dogs roam around freely in the farm. You get more information about the dog’s character.
Stray Animal Foundation Platform, Global: Dutch-run stray advocacy organization – in English
Dog pensions and daycare
DogLogix, The Hague: Private in-house pension – English & Dutch
Haags Dierencentrum, The Hague: Classic pension – dog stays in its pen most of the day, but you sponsor the shelter.
Julianalaantje Dierenasiel, Rijswijk: Classic pension – dog stays in its pen most of the day, but you sponsor the shelter.
Pant SF: Pet Care Services, The Hague – Social pack walks, reactive and shy dog walks, puppy basics, pet sitting in your home or ours, pet first aid training and certification. In English only.
Roma Dierenpension, Pijnacker: Cageless! dog pension in Pijnacker. Dogs roam around in dedicated rooms with countless… couches!
Toy Tom: Small eco-friendly business in The Hague that offers individual walking and sitting for problematic subjects (reactivity, separation anxiety and so on), care-services special-needs dogs, and private training. Tommaso is also a member of the OhMyDog! team.
Material and food
Dog Harness Store: Large harness assortment for all types and sizes. Deliver the world over.
Dog Leash Store: Large leash assortment for all types and sizes. Deliver the world over.
Molen de Roos, Delft: Huge surface for lots of choice of the best food brands, and expert advice on dog nutrition.
Pet Needs, Delft: Friendly customer service, in the heart of Delft’s historical centre, you’ll find the latest dog/cat/fish gadgetery there.
Dog walking services
Hondenuitlaatservice Westland: I (Laure-Anne) whole-heartedly recommend this service to our Westland customers. Shirley is personable – to dogs and owners. She is also fully certified, AND affordable. Shirley handles the dogs with respect, is always on time, and our anxious dog greets her like an old friend.
Pant: Pet Care Services, The Hague: Social pack walks, reactive and shy dog walks, puppy basics, pet sitting in your home or ours, pet first aid training and certification. In English only.
PUK Hondenservice: Dog walking service run by one of your instructors, Nicolle Bisschoff, in The Hague. Nicolle is fully certified, knowledgeable (Masters in Animal Behaviour), and reliable. The dogs’ well-being is central to Nicolle’s business.
For information
Canis bonus: Science popularisation articles about dog behaviour – in English
Doggo.nl: Practical information about dog ownership. Tips and addresses.
Honden en Puppies: Dog news.
Sheila Harper: Information about dog behaviour – in English
Sophia Yin: Information about dog behaviour – in English
Professional qualifications
Calming Signs: Professional qualifications for behaviour therapists and dog trainers
DogVision.nl: Professional qualifications for behaviour therapists and dog trainers
e-Training for dogs: Professional qualifications for all dog-related professions. In English.
KaHo Toegepast Diergedrag: Qualification for applied behaviourists: focus on applied science.
Martin Gaus Academie: Professional qualifications for behaviour therapists and dog trainers.
Quiebus: Professional qualifications for behaviour therapists and dog trainers. Positive methods, practical focus.
Vets
‘Dierenklinieken ‘t Westland (Naaldwijk) and ‘Hof van Delft’ (Delft): Run by latest generation vets, so excellent customer service, passion, and state-of-the-art techniques (including non-invasive procedures).
Just for fun
Canis bonus green secrets: Documented dog walks in The Hague and region – in English
DogVision.be: Stunning dog photography
LabraDoodlez: Cartoon caricatures of your dog! – in English
Losloopgebieden: Loose-leash domains in the Netherlands