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 …
Dealing with doggy Confidence after an Injuries Did you know that when our pups suffer from an injury they can experience a bruising to their confidence just like humans do when they suffer a fall, accident or unexpected injury? At Barkers we can work with dogs who have experienced such an event and help them as …
What’s in a Name? Top Dog Names! A few months ago the most popular dog names in Australia have been revealed for last year and while some may sound familiar there are a few surprising inclusions. Back in the number one spot is Bella – an old favourite having been the most chosen name to call …
Legendary Labradors When we think of a Labrador, many of us think of the loyal and intelligent Guide Dog. But the Labrador has actually been a working dog before. The most popular belief is that the Labrador was developed in Newfoundland, working with fishermen off the coast of Canadian provinces. They rescued drifting nets, brought …
The COVID Effect on our dogs We know it has been a big and challenging year, that no one could have seen coming – but not only us humans have been affected, we have also seen the effects of COVID in some of our canine friends! Some of our puppies have been left confused, with …
Graduations April 2021 It’s been a busy month 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, not just this month but throughout the last year! Below are our the April graduates: Morpeth Puppy School Graduation …