Simone Hopkins

Simone Hopkins is an avid dog lover, who currently owns and lives with 3 Irish Setters. She has a deep passion for the breed, and loves to spend her free time outdoors with her dogs. Simone has been involved with the breed for over 10 years, and has worked with a variety of organizations to promote the breed and advocate for animal welfare. She is actively involved in rescue and adoption programs. Simone is also a certified dog trainer, specializing in positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques. She believes in educating owners on the importance of proper care and socialization for their pets, and in providing a safe and loving environment for all animals. When not busy with her dogs, Simone can usually be found on a hiking trail or fishing in her local lake.

Are Irish Setters Easy to Train? – A Guide to Irish Setter Training

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Bring home an Irish Setter and you bring home a contradiction. They’re one of the brightest, most willing dogs you’ll ever share a sofa with, and also one of the most gloriously scatterbrained. I’ve lived with the breed for years now — my own girl, Maeve, came from field lines and has the attention span … Read more

Irish Setter Puppies: A Complete Guide

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Before you bring an Irish Setter home, be sure you are ready to offer it a happy life. You can offer your puppy with a secure and healthy environment by learning more about where to buy, their food needs, how much activity they require, and how to keep them well-groomed. Care Irish Setters are one … Read more

Are Irish Setters Good Family Dogs?

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The decision to get a dog can be a challenging one, especially when you have children and a particular type of lifestyle to consider. There are many great family dogs, but just because a dog is characteristically great with families doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for yours. Are Irish Setters Good Family Dogs? Irish … Read more

Are Irish Setters Good Guard Dogs?

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Because these dogs are naturally sweet and welcoming, their owners should not expect them to effectively guard their home or property. Are Irish Setters Good Guard Dogs? No! Irish Setters are not good guard dogs, because they lack the necessary aggression and protective instincts to make a good guard dog. In spite of the fact … Read more