Graduations of July 2021 Once again its been a busy month so far with multiple graduations at all our locations! We just want to say a huge congrats to all those doggos & owners who have put the hard work in, over the last few months Below are our the July graduates: East Maitland Good …
Life with Lakota If you have followed our facebook page, you will know we often feature our canine colleague Lakota has lots of stories, and is around in our lives alot! She is a complete joy to have around and as part of our team! So we thought we would put some stories below from …
17Charming Cocker Spaniels The cocker spaniel, often referred to as the American cocker spaniel, descends from the English cocker spaniel. The name “cocker” comes from the woodcock, a game bird that these dogs efficiently flushed out for hunters. Cocker spaniels are known for being gentle, easy-going and affectionate yet lively. They are generally considered good …
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 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 …
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? 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 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 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, …
Darling Dachshunds Despite their size, dachshunds are known for their courageous nature and will take on animals much larger than themselves. Some may be aggressive toward strangers and other dogs. As family dogs, dachshunds are loyal companions and good watchdogs. They are good with children if treated well. They are also commonly known as either the sausage dog …