Barkers Blog

Doggy Diets & Allergies

Doggy Diets & Allergies Did you know it’s not just us humans who experience allergies when it comes to food? Dogs can do! How will you know if your dog has an allergy to food? Itchy Skin Digestive Disturbances – vomiting and or diarrhea Mild symptoms could be hyperactivity, weight loss, lake of energy How will …

Prim & Proper Poodles

Prim & Proper Poodles Poodle enthusiasts are among the proudest of all breed owners. Whether its a have a Standard, Miniature or Toy Poodle all have the same build and proportions. Poodles have physical grace, exceptional intelligence and remarkable athletic ability. You have probably heard or seen the stereotypes of poodles as foo-foo dogs or pocket …

Rescue & Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of Rescue Dogs Giving a dog a second chance in life is a wonderful and rewarding experience, and we applaud you for getting or considering getting a rescue dog. In most cases, you won’t know much about your rescue dog’s history. Over the first few weeks and months, you will discover many things about your …

Is a Private Consult Right For You?

Is a Private Consult Right for you? Did you know? We now have more than one trainer in our business who operates private one-on-one consults and for a lot of people this is becoming the most convenient option for dog training! Firstly, let’s talk about why you may need or want a one-on-one dog training …

Gorgeous German Shepherds

Gorgeous German Shepherds German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, and with good reason: They’re considered the third smartest breed of dog. To be placed in the top tier of intelligence, breeds must understand a new command after only five repetitions and follow the first command given to them 95 percent of the time. They are known for being …

The Nervous Nellies’

The Nervous Nellies Dog’s get nervous just like us as humans! At Barkers in Balance we know exercises and tools to help your dog stay calm, and can assist in training them out of their nerves & anxiety. Is your dog like this? You are NOT ALONE! HEARD OF NERVOUS NELLIE? This is Nervous Ellie, …