Some members of the Barking Buds Community took the opportunity to have a workshop with Ros Etheridge from GAiT Agility. In this session they looked at the foundations needed for agility. From a good start line wait to body awareness and confidence building around some of the equipment. The dogs were a mix of ages …
On the 12th of April 2023 the Youth Trainers, Barking Buds Team and their parents took a trip to Guide Dog UK’s National Centre for a tour around their facilities. We went as a group of 35 which got us a discount on tickets but normally the tour costs £15 for the public. We started …
In October 2020 I was told Billy’s mum Morgana was having puppies and would I like one! I said yes straight away and knowing Morgana like I did thought I was in for an easy ride as she is the most easy going laid back dog in existence.In March 2021 Billy arrived and I very …
I’ve always grown up around dogs, and I’ve known from a very young age that I wanted to be surrounded by them. After moving to Cheltenham, we got our beloved family dog Max, a collie x springer spaniel, when I was 5 and he was the most amazing dog. When we sadly lost him in …
Our children from the Youth Trainer Programme had the awesome opportunity to meet Police Dog Handler Nick Davies. They asked him some questions that I thought we would share with you… What does a police dog do? We have a number of different police dogs. General purpose dogs search for missing persons, tracking suspects from …
Even though taking a dog for a walk is great for them, it is just as important to make sure their brains are stimulated. Below are some awesome ideas for you to do with your dog to get their brains going.
There are so many photos and posts around with what you can and can not feed your dog. So, I thought I would bring it all together into one place for you. Please be aware that almost all this food is given in small quantities and should not replace the normal diet of your dog. …
As times progress, we all seem to be spending more of it at home with our beloved pets. At the start it is fun, and you think about all the things you can do together but then life takes over and you’re not sure what to do next! Here are some fun ideas that you …
When people first see a dog on the lead, they automatically presume that they are aggressive and will bite. This is not always the case. Dogs can be on the lead for many reasons: Illness No Recall Blind Deaf Uncomfortable off lead Rehabilitation In training Female on heat Nervous or shy Does not like saying …