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Dogs Needs Are Very Simple…
Exercise, Consistency, Boundaries, and Trust. Those are what I think are the top four a dog needs in order to be successful in life. Now of course some people will agree and disagree but this is just based on what I know and what I see. Exercise: A very crucial part...
The Guilty Dog
You come home and open the door to a complete mess. The garbage can is knocked over their is leftovers, paper towels, coffee, egg, and whatever else you threw away that day scattered all over the house. You know exactly who did it. You can feel your emotions flowing...
Dear Off-Leash Dog Owners!
I have read countless stories, posts, and articles about off-leash dogs who have no voice control running up to leashed dogs and causing problems and or worse getting into confrontations. Here's the thing YOUR OFF-LEASH DOG IS AT FAULT! I don't care if your dog is...
5 Rules To Help Your Rescue Dog Get Settled
You adopted instead of shopped! THAT'S AWESOME!!!! you're already at the top of my awesome list. Bringing home a rescue can be a bit overwhelming, scary, and exciting all at the same time. You more than likely have a dog who is 1 or older. They probably have some...
Top 3 Cars for a Dog Mom’s
Whether you own a chihuahua or a Great Dane odds are you're eventually going to take your dog in the car. Yes some of us just deal with the fact that every part of our life is covered in dog hair so why not get the car covered in the hair too? Trust me if I ever win...
How to Start Your Puppy Off On The Right Paw
So, You Got A Puppy or you're getting a puppy?! Ahhhhhhhh that's so exciting because puppies are the cutest, fluffiest, most good-hearted little creatures when they first come home. Then they get settled, they get bored, and then they start turning into little demons...
How My Rescue Dog Helped My Business
Jackson is what most would call a foster to fail. I call it tricking my boyfriend into letting me keep the dog. I found Jackson on Facebook. A friend of a friend of a friend's sister had a dog who needed a place to stay for about 3 months because she was moving out of...
Keeping a Clean House as a Dog Mom
UGH, the dreaded task of keeping things clean while living with dogs. Well, let me tell ya on a daily basis I live with 6 dogs. No, I am not a dog hoarder nor am I crazy....ok I'm a little crazy, but in a good way. I live with 6 dogs all the time because I run a...
To Shave or Not To Shave Your Dog For Summer
As summer quickly approaches and the temperature rises I don't think there is one person out there who owns a dog and doesn't feel bad for them during the summer. I mean we as humans can shed layers, wear shorts, take a cold shower. But our dogs can only pant and hope...
7 Ways To Help Your Dog On The 4th Of July
The 4th of July can be a stressful time for both pets and parents who know their dogs get nervous around loud noises and fireworks. Mainly because you know your dog is terrified of the sound that fireworks make when they go off. Its almost impossible to avoid it and...
Hello, I'm Debbie!
Owner and Pack Leader
With over 17 years of experience in the pet industry, I have had my hands in a variety of careers including Shelter Volunteer and Head Veterinary Technician. After searching for a kennel for my own dogs, I decided I could do better and opened Bark N Barrel.