The Modern Bark | Dog Training Tips

The Irish Setter is a breed of gundog that is also a well loved family dog. The AKC recognizes the heavier set, show-bred dog as the Irish Setter, while the Field Dog Stud Book recognizes the lighter, more agile dog under the name Red Setter.  These happy-go-lucky dogs are highly intelligent and high in drive. Affectionate with family, they also greet strangers enthusiastically; with that in mind, they do not make good guard dogs. These unique names for female Irish Setters exalt their Irish gundog heritage, rolicking personalities and radiant, red coats. Irish Setter On Point while pheasant hunting.                                 By Henktenklooster Irish Female Names For Puppies Aideen - Means Fire, a great name for a fiery redhead. Bevin - Fair Lady; originally used to describe Norse women. Bree -  Higher power. Bridie  - Derived from Bridget, it means the high one o...

Between 6000-8000 dogs in the United States receive treatment for Osteosarcoma each year.  Typically a disease of large breed dogs, Osteosarcoma can affect breeds of all sizes.  As the disease progresses, it reshapes normal healthy bone tissue and changes it to tumorous bone.  In dogs as in people, this remodeling process becomes increasingly more painful as the disease progresses, impacting activity levels and quality of life. Dr. Vladimir Osipov Sarcomaimages.com The Dorothy Cimino Brown, DVM and Kimberly Agnello DVM University of Pennsylvania Study Seventy dogs suffering from Osteosarcoma participated in this study.  A variety of breeds were represented including Rottweilers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrieves and various mixed breeds. The average size of the dogs in the study was 90 pounds, and the average age fell between 8 and 9 years.  The study was conducted by splitting the group in half and treating both groups with standard care, while the...

This year the AKC has recognized 3 new dog breeds that will be eligible to compete at the AKC Eukanuba National Championship in 2013 and at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in February 2014.  Another 15 breeds are waiting on deck in the miscellaneous class to become full-fledged AKC recognized dog breeds and eligible to compete in one of the seven groups (working, sporting, non-sporting, hound, terrier, toy and herding). Meet the New Breeds Couretsy of AKC.org http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinook/index.cfm The first of our new AKC recognized breeds is the home grown sled dog, the Chinook .  This breed was developed in 1900 in New Hampshire by the Polar explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden.  The name, Chinook, is derived from an Inuit word which means warm winter wind. Seeking to create a powerful draft dog with intelligence, trainability, speed and agility, the breed was developed by crossing mastiffs (draft dogs) with the Greenland Husky and the Belgian and Germ...

A fenced yard or dog run makes life with our canine companions much easier, especially when we are running short on time to get to work, and a pet potty is due.  Dogs enjoy spending time outdoors sniffing the air and taking up the neighborhood news, even when we can't be there to enjoy it with them.  And just like people, dogs need sunshine daily to help metabolize certain nutrients as well as maintain proper nose and ear pigment. Fencing in a back yard can be an expensive proposition often obstructing beautiful views. Portable dog runs allow dog owners to let their dogs outdoors to romp in safe confinement, or to let them roam around in a confined area of the house. With these solutions you can create a stable 100 square foot run and configure it in a variety of layouts for less than $200.00 . Considering a traditional dog kennel of similar size will cost $900 or more, these enclosures have been gaining in popularity. Available at Wags and Whiskers Gifts Starting at $6...

Dog whistles have been used since the late 1850’s  for long distance control of dogs for  obedience,  hunting and retrieval as well as the herding of stock.   Whistle commands are used when working  dogs outdoors over long distances, where  verbal and visual commands are impractical.   Typically these whistle commands are taught after the dog has mastered the related visual or voice commands in close proximity to their trainer.  A variety of styles of whistles are in production, and each has its advantages based on the type of work the dog is performing and environmental conditions.   In this review we will discuss which model whistles are appropriate for herding dog training along with video tutorials of whistle training basics for this venue. Herding Dog Whistles Compared If you are adept at whistling, scroll on down for the video on traditional herding whistle commands. For those of us that have a hard time makin...