National Dress Up Your Pet Day… will you be getting involved?
January 14th is National Dress Up Your Pet Day! A fun concept – but is it really something you should take part in? Susi Colclough walks us through the pros and cons of dressing up our dogs… When we consider clothing for our dogs, it may have different functions – from keeping them warm to […]
Our Favourite Food Toy Fillings for Dogs
Recently, we shared with you our favourite enrichmment toys for dogs. But what’s a food toy, without a filling? Whether your dog is into licking or chewing – whether they love a Kong, Toppl, Lickimat – we’re sharing with you 5 of our favourite recipes for filling those toys. What’s your dog’s favourite? Let us […]
How to rid your home of puppy pee smells!
Puppies bring an abundance of joy into our lives. They are cute – often fluffy – balls of wonder. However, there’s one less joyful thing you can count on. Puppies pee a lot! It doesn’t matter how well prepared you are, accidents may happen. Having a clear plan for toilet training will reduce the number […]
5 Favourite Enrichment Toys for Dogs
The way we feed our dogs has changed a lot over the past few years. There has been a big shift away from traditional kibble towards raw and fresh. Alongside this has been a call to “ditch the bowl”. Using enrichment toys gives our dogs a chance to work for their food. Mealtimes become more […]
Why do black dogs get overlooked?
When finding a canine companion, there are so many factors to consider. Your lifestyle, the dog’s size, energy level, food requirements, and more. One of the things people may also consider is coat colour. For pedigree dogs, this may be a question of if the coat colour is accepted by the Kennel Club for showing […]
Dancing with your Dog during December
It’s been such a year of highs and lows. So we decided we wanted to ensure our Barket Club members ended their year on a high! What boosts our mood better than music? Well, of course, our dogs! And if we add Christmas into the mix – you’ve got a recipe for festive fun! That’s […]
Becoming Family: A tale of two dogs
Are you two dogs better than one? Will your resident dog cope with a new family member? Barket Club member Susi, shares their story of introducing a new puppy into an established dog household. A tale of two puppies. For Bramble, it was the best of times. For Kenny, it was the worst of times. […]
Why does my dog dislike black dogs?
“Can’t we all just get along?” We know that’s simply not possible. Not everyone can get on ALL of the time. This can also be said of our dogs. Your dog might not like certain breeds, sexes, or ages of dog. But one common challenge for many dogs is getting on with black dogs. While […]
What does your Dog’s DNA tell you?
DNA tests for dogs have been around for a few years. For new rescue dog guardians, they are a great way of finding out what mix of breed their dog contains. They are also useful for breeders or those who want to check the potential health of a beloved pet. Much like with human ancestry […]
How to make bathtime fun for you and your dog
Bathing our dogs is a chore that no one wants to do – cue wet clothes, soaking floors, and lots of washing to do! Sadly, no one seems to have told the dogs this! They seem to seek out extra smelly things to roll in or that particularly stagnant pond for a swim. However, bath […]