This list is compiled from our own Meetup members recommendations:


Vets:

*Dr. Dan Scorgie (4 Shibas from this group see this vet)
Springdale Animal Hospital
10819 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON, Canada
Phone: (905) 799-0901


*Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic (recommended by Michael (Owned by Kismet) for affordable spaying & neutering procedures)
3804 Bloor Street West
Etobicoke, ON
M9B 6C2
Canada
(416) 233-6306


*Banks Animal Hospital
(recommended by Lori & Breckin)


*Avonlea Animal Hospital
Dr. Sandi Rosely
3221 Derry Rd. W. #4
Mississauga L5N 7L7
905-785-6966


*Cottage Country Animal Clinic
Dr Natalie Eves DVM, BSc PT
2 Edward Street (at Bowes), Parry Sound
705-746-4444 * 1 800-590-7387


*BAYVIEW VILLAGE VETERINARY CLINIC
Dr. Eric Ginsberg
324 Sheppard Ave E
Willowdale, ON M2N 3B4
Phone: (416) 223-8080
Fax: (416) 223-7676


*Fergus Pet Hospital
hwy 6 north
Fergus, Ontario
(519) 787-2000
Dr. Rae Worden.
Familiar with Shiba Inus and their problems.

Woodlawn Vet Hospital
485 Silvercreek Parkway N U6
Guelph, Ontario L1H 7K5
519-821-6565
Dr. Peter Villhauer has 3 shibas from this group and rescues.

Forest Hill Animal Clinic on Eglinton Ave. W.
between Bathurst and Allen Rd. in Toronto.
Dr. Lionel Goldstein (Opthamologist)
416-782-1031.


Trainers:


*Jackie Clayton (Meetup member): 6 LEGS CANINE OBEDIENCE AND LEADERSHIP:UNITY FOR HUMANS WITH CANINES.
Specializing in Retraining and Training of Shiba Inus: Temperment, Assessment, Basic Obedience, Aggression Issues, Socialization Issues, and Nutritional Consultation. ALL BREED Professional Dog Trainer with 20 years
experience. Based in Fergus, Ontario but willing to serve the Greater Toronto, Golden Horseshoe and Cottage Country areas (additional fees for mileage outside the Fergus area). Licenced Veterinary Technician. Certified
Equine Sports Massage Therapist.
(519) 843-4200
petfoodstogo@wightman.ca


*Kandu Performance Training
Karen Minaker (Sushi's trainer)
519-820-2065
karenminaker@hotmail.com


*Campaign Dog Academy
13417-22nd Side Road
RR#1 Georgetown, ON
L7G 4S4
Phone #(905) 702-7600
Campaign Dog Academy Website


*Puppy People
Brandi Jacques (owns a Shiba Inu; teaches and competes in agility)


*Who's Walking Who
(featuring puppy gymboree, an invaluable introduction to agility for puppies)


*Doggie Central
Offers training, seminars and doggy daycare (Mississauga)


*All About Dogs
(Renee DeVilliers)


*TAMSU Learning Centre
HWY 9 just outside of Tottenham
John & Sarah Mairs
(905) 936-4661.


*Kameron Cuk (studied with Brad Pattison)
PackMentality.ca
WEBSITE



RECOMMENDED BOOKS

*Puppies for Dummies
*The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell
*The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
*How to Afford Veterinary Care without Mortgaging the Kids by Dr James L. Busby DVM
*Cesar's Way by Cesar Millan
*Shock to the System, The Facts about Animal Vaccination, Pet Food and How to Keep Your Pets Healthy
by Catherine O'Driscoll
*The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell
*Calming Signals: On Talking Terms With Dogs by Turid Rugaas (do not buy the DVD, poor quality)
*The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
*The Dog's Mind by Patricia McConnell
*For the Love of a Dog by Patricia McConnell
*How Dogs Think by Stanley Coren
*Mother Knows Best: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog by Carol Lea Benjamin