Useful links
Shikoku Ken Related Websites
Shikoku Ken links
- The Japanese dog preservation society (NIPPO): Nihon Ken Hozonkai (Japanese language)
- Shikoku Ken AKC Information: AKC Website
- Our sister organization in Canada: The Canadian Shikoku Association
- An unofficial translation of the NIPPO Japanese Dog Standard: Nippo Standard
- A database of Shikoku around the world The Shikoku Pedigree Database
- A forum for owners and enthusiasts dedicated to the Nihon Ken to discuss various topics: The Nihonken Forum
- Genetic Diversity Testing through UC Davis: BetterBred
Social Media Links
Positive & Constructive Training Links (not affiliated with NASC)
- Great resource on training, especially for when you get your puppy: Dog Star Daily
- Has a variety of information on postive-training: Raising Spot
- Patricia McConnell's website with lots of helpful information: Dog Training Tips
- Fenzi Dog Sports Academy provides reasonably priced online courses for tackling everything from raising puppies, to addressing behavior issues, to training your dog in a variety of competitive sports: FDSA
- A highly recommended book for working with challenging, non-biddable breeds: When Pigs Fly! Training Success with Impossible Dogs
- A program that is used by many breeders to raise smarter and well socialized puppies is also available for pet owners to purchase and use: Puppy Culture