Dog Tales Blog

Do you ever get home after one of those days, hoping to just relax, find a kind ear and vent?  If you said yes, you’re not alone, we all have those days.  And, if you have a dog, you might be tempted to vent about…

According to the Animal Planet website, “the Black and Tan Coonhound was the original First Dog – George Washington had several of these puppies.  Early American colonial settlers valued the Black and Tan Coonhound’s ability to track a “cold” scent or the trail of a…

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of giving your dog feedback while training him. I had a lot to say, so I thought making it a two-part blog would allow it to sink in better.  I was talking about the importance…

First things first, pronunciation. “Biewer” is pronounced as a cross between Justin Bieber’s last name and (more closely) a beaver.  The answer to your next question is no, these elegant, little dogs cannot sing.  The answer to your follow-up question is no, they cannot cut down…

Now that I have a new puppy, I am brushing up on important training tips.  Perhaps one of the most important ones is that, when training, you must always give feedback. Consider your own life experiences when you were learning a new skill, such as…

When I started researching Bichon Frises in order to write about them, I was impressed by the description on the American Kennel Club website:   “This is a breed that has no gross or incapacitating exaggerations and therefore, there is no inherent reason for lack of…

Three Dog Bakery, the artisanal baked dog treat company, headquartered in Kansas City, is excited to announce that Monica Pitzner has joined the executive team as Chief Marketing Officer. In her new position, Pitzner will advance the company’s marketing organization to accelerate growth via branding,…

According to the American Kennel Club, the Bernese Mountain Dog is “big, powerful, and built for hard work”, it is “also strikingly beautiful and blessed with a sweet, affectionate nature. Berners are generally placid but are always up for a romp with the owner, whom…

There’s nothing more frustrating than asking your dog to stay, only to have him decide to get up five seconds later, without being released.  Many times, the cause of this is merely confusion.  Your dog may not understand the difference between a brief “wait” and…

According to the Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America (BSCA), “the Bergamasco Sheepdog is an ancient shepherding breed which traces its origins [date] back thousands of years. Believed to have originated in Persia (in the area that is now Iran), hardy, vigorous shepherding dogs worked with…

At the agility trial this weekend, I observed people asking their dog repeatedly to do something.  “Sit, sit, sit, sit, Murphy, sit!”  I understand that sometimes you have to ask your dog more than once to do something, especially when in a highly stimulating environment…

By Dr. Chris Carpenter of Vet Set Go There are a variety of ways animal lovers can help animals and rescue programs in need. In fact, there are volunteer opportunities available all around the world. For those wondering how to get involved, check out the suggestions…