Bark Radio

Eric Bellows is a man on a mission. His mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes for dogs. Many of Eric’s dogs are what he refers to as “power” breeds. Eric lives with and loves his dogs on 25 acres in upstate New York. He tells us there are no kennels or crates there. Eric’s dogs live as a pack – eating, sleeping and playing together with their humans. Visit Pack Ethic’s website and Eric’s YouTube channel. You will be inspired. And if his name sounds familiar, Eric is one of the great guys from Rescue Ink.

Today’s Bark Radio episode finds Dee attending a three-day training seminar. Ian Dunbar’s positive dog training methods changed the world of dog training a couple of decades ago. Now he’s back on the lecture circuit spreading the word about lure-reward training for dogs. Learn more at Dog Star Daily and on Dunbar’s internet TV show, America’s Dog Trainer. Great stuff for all dog lovers. Thanks, Ian!!

Austin Pets Alive isn’t proposing taking over the entire operation of their local shelter after all. Learn more in today’s episode. Next, Terry and Dee talk about some interesting collars available for our dogs. Can your dog Tweet? Mattel’s new product will help with that. Next there’s the vibrating collar for deaf dogs. Sweet! And then there’s the GPS device from DogTracs that attaches to your dog’s collar. With this one, you create a virtual fence and when your dog wanders out of that area, you get a text message with Fido’s location.

Bark Radio’s Dee Bogetti just published her puppy book: Puppies chew shoes, don’t they? In today’s episode, Terry and Dee discuss why the book’s subtitle is “a user’s manual for people with puppies”. Dee says “this is not a training book but rather a way to successfully prepare for a new puppy.” The book is available online at lulu.com.

Bad things sometimes happen to good dogs. Terry and Dee discuss the Chesterfield, VA animal control officer who shot a 10-year-old Beagle – in front of the Beagle’s family. Here’s the online story. Have an opinion on this one? You can send an email to Chesterfield County Animal Control. Mr. Donald Rose is the officer’s supervisor.  Or call and speak your mind: 804.748.1683. From bad bad dog news, the co-hosts move on to a happier subject. Reviewing DogSport magazine, they learn about …. not yoga, but Doga. And finally, get the facts about canine cancer from the Morris Animal Foundation. Need a new tag for your poochie? A dollar from each of these goes to the MAF.

Terry and Dee discuss service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress syndrome. Dogs are also being trained for individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and anxiety disorders. Awesome successes! Next, Terry shares his experience with putting his dogs on raw diets. Check out Dr. Tracy Lord’s site for more information about homemade diets and suggested vitamin supplements.

Terry surprises Dee in this episode with a unique behavior issue: Surrey, the tree climbing Australian Cattle Dog. Yikes! The co-hosts also revisit DNA testing for dogs, as well as Breed Specific Legislation. A BSL can be anything from requiring special licensing of a breed or breeds (breed restriction) to the total elimination of a breed (breed ban). Really big news at Bark Radio is the walk for canine cancer in Washington, DC on September 18. Join Dee, Terry, their dogs and Luke and The Boys from 2dogs2000miles at Lady Bird John Park at 10:00 am EST. And if you live near Richmond, VA, Luke and The Boys will be at the entrance to the UofR Spiders vs. VCU Rams soccer game Tuesday, September 15. See you there! Note: Dee’s veterinarian friend had no further information on DNA testing at this time. Stay tuned.

Books we love:

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
I’ll Be Home Soon
By Patricia McConnell

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On Talking Terms with Dogs
By Turid Rugaas

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Canine Body Language, A Photographic Guide
By Brenda Aloff

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Before and After You Get Your Puppy
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Ian Dunbar

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101 Dog Tricks: Step-by-Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog
Kira Sundance

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The Culture Clash
By Jean Donaldson

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