American Kennel Club
AKC's mission is to maintain a registry for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity; to sanction dog events that promote interest in, and sustain the process of, breeding for type and function of purebred dogs; and to take whatever actions necessary to protect and assure the continuation of the sport of purebred dogs.

Delta Society
Delta Society is the leading international resource for the human-animal bond. Delta Society has been the force to validate the important role of animals for people's health and well-being by promoting the results of research to the media and health and human services organizations. The society's mission is to improve human health through service and therapy animals.

Dog Star Training Systems
A broad-based dog training company.

Dogtra
Dogtra is a world leader in electronic dog training products. Focusing on durability and superior electronics, Dogtra offers a full line of e-collars for all breeds and all sizes.

International Association of Canine Professionals
IACP represents voices from all different working philosophies and walks of life within the canine industry.

National Animal Interest Alliance
The NAIA is an educational organization of business, agricultural, scientific and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare and strengthening the bond between humans and animals.

National K-9 Dog Trainers Association
An association of graduate members of the National K-9 School of Dog Trainers formed for the purpose of promoting business for the graduate members by stressing a high degree of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Protection Sports Association
Provides a standard for the certification of police K-9s in the areas of patrol, tracking and narcotics detection by police officers and civilian police canine trainers.

September 11, 2001 K-9 Heroes Slide Show
This photo tribute is to honor the over 250 canine search and rescue dogs who worked around the clock at the World Trade Center.

Therapy Dogs International
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitations to institutions, facilities, and any other place where therapy dogs are needed.

Tri-Tronics
Since 1968, Tri-Tronics® has been devoted to providing the safest, most reliable training tools on the market. Tri-Tronics manufactures products that allow dog handlers to use either continuous or momentary stimulation with a wide spectrum of intensity and a range of one mile. Their customer base ranges from casual trainers to professionals with national award-winning dogs.

War Dogs
The "War Dogs: America's Forgotten Heroes" documentary, which was seen on the Discovery Channel, was produced to educate America about the war dogs and the pivotal role they played in the Vietnam War. It tells the heart-wrenching story of the bond between the dogs and their handlers and the great lengths they each took to save one another from the tragedies of war.

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger
Thank you to the men and women who pulled me out of this mess, sewed me back together and taught me to walk again. You are my Heroes.