The Modern Bark | Dog Training Tips

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...

Samoyeds - Dogs of the Spitz Family Looking for a fluffy dog? Then look no further! The double coated dog breeds are your ticket to puff and fluff in all shapes, sizes and temperaments.  The double coat is represented in every dog group from working and herding to toy, hounds, sporting and non-sporting dogs, and they have some major fur-factor going on. For example, looking for a small, white fluffy dog – choose from the West Highland White Terrier, Bichon Frise or American Eskimo Dog.   Needing a big fluffy white dog; try the Samoyed or the Great Pyrenees just to name a few of your options. What is a Double Coat? Double coats are comprised of long, guard hairs that define the dog’s appearance, which are supported by short, dense woolly hairs (the undercoat) below the surface of the guard hairs.  The denser the undercoat, the fluffier the dog appears. The protective guard hairs of the coat are designed to repel moisture and shed dirt. ...

Unique Names for Brilliant Border Collies The smartest breed known to man, the border collie's intelligence is matched most closely by that of the Poodle. Bred purely for instinct and the desire to obey orders, these dogs are little geniuses at determining what their master wants and how best to achieve it for them.   Schemers and stalkers by nature, they bend their stock and human companions equally to their will. These unique names honor the cunning talents of the preeminent performance dog.  Dodger Flair Forte Foxy Journey Keen Knack Maggie Noble Panda Prism Puzzle Raven Riddle Rhyme Rogue Rook Rune Sage Savvy Shift Shine Skein Skill Slick Spirit Toby Trek Trixie Twist Wily Wizard Worthy Catchy Names for Border Collies "The Gathering Dog" The border collie is one of only two true "gathering" breeds.  This means that the border collies likes to round up stock and bring them to their master.  You can see this...

The premiere canine athlete, the border collie can do it all, and seems to always excel in any given arena. From herding to agility, obedience to rally, to search and rescue the border collie scores top honors as the most biddable and the most intelligent dog breed. Years of selective breeding have developed a breed whose greatest desire is to please his master. The border collie employs logic to anticipate his master's wishes, as well as the collective mindset of his stock. Here are one hundred border collie names from the traditional to the unique, from Irish, Scottish and Welsh lore, that celebrate their heritage as the preeminent sheepdog and canine genius. Cap of Killiebrae working stock with the signature border collie stealthy crouch Traditional Border Collie Names for Males The International Sheepdog Society (ISDS) lists these following names as some of the most frequently occurring in their vast database. The most popular male name, Ben, is listed as having be...

The superstar of the herding group, the border collie is keenly alert to every opportunity, at work and at play. Their intense expression is an extension of their ability to move and work stock by using their "eye." A natural gathering dog, the border collie assumes a predatory stance, the signature crouch, and stares down the stock. She is then able to guide the stock from one pasture to another or round them up, and shed individual sheep for shearing or vaccinations. These energetic dogs need exercise and a job to do.  However, that job may be something as simple as a bone or chew toy. They are very people oriented, and like to check-in with their people whether they are hard at work or play. The are sensitive dogs that respond quickly to praise or light scolding. Too heavy of a hand or voice can easily crush their spirit. Traditional Border Collie Names for Females Scanning the International Sheepdog Society's (ISDS) database of over 300,000 entries in t...