Bark To The Future Dog Walking & Pet Services

28/03/2025

Well it was another fun week had with all these lovable pups!

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28/03/2025

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Letter from a dog. 🐕
Be cool, always. 🙏😊

“Dear Human,
I see you.
Not just with my eyes but with my whole being. You may not realise it, but every time your heart beats a little faster, I feel it. When your hands tighten ever so slightly on my lead, I sense it. When you breathe differently, I know.
You may smile and say, “It’s fine,” but your scent tells me otherwise. Your muscles betray you. I can feel your energy shifting, and I carry it with me.

You see, I live in a world of sensation. Your voice is only part of what I hear.
I hear the tension beneath it. Your body language speaks louder than words. I watch your posture, your eyes, and the way you hold yourself. I even catch the subtle chemical changes in your scent when you are nervous or afraid. My nose is built for this—I can detect fear and stress hormones in your sweat and skin. And when I do, it shapes how I feel.

When you are anxious, I become uncertain. When you are afraid, I may feel the need to protect or flee. And when you are tense, I wonder if there is danger nearby. Your feelings change the way I experience the world. I’m not trying to be difficult when I pull on the lead or bark at something you can’t see. I’m just reacting to what I feel through you.

I know there have been times when I embarrassed you. Maybe I lunged at another dog, jumped up on a stranger, or barked too much. You held your breath and worried about what others thought. I felt that too. And because I love you, I tried to match your energy—I either got big and bold or small and unsure. Either way, it wasn’t helpful.

But here’s the thing, dear human: I don’t need you to be perfect. I just need you to be calm. When you breathe slower, so do I. When your shoulders relax, I trust that we are safe. When you move with quiet confidence, I follow.

Please, when you are nervous, remember that I don’t need you to control me with strength—I need you to lead me with clarity. When you feel unsure, help me by being steady. I look to you for reassurance, not through words but through the energy you carry.

If you are feeling uncertain, that’s okay. I understand. Just take a moment. Breathe. Stand tall. Move deliberately. Let me see that you are okay, even if you have to fake it at first. With time, I will learn that I don’t need to carry the weight of your worry. You will be my calm. And I will be your calm in return.

With love and loyalty,
Your Dog”

I hope this helps some folks understand a little more about our dogs’ world.
Best wishes,
Allan Ritchie MGoDT ( MPDTI)

21/03/2025

What a good looking bunch of pups 😍.

I think we were all in agreement that we love the sunnier days 😂❤️🐶.

15/03/2025

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02/03/2025

Well the first Super Sunday walk in a while was a complete success 😁. Everything went to plan with a lovely bunch of pups loving the run of the hills on a lovely spring day ❤️. There was even a budding romance as can be seen in the pictures 😂.

Seen as the good weather is on its way, I'm planning to do another on the 6th of next month. Just give me a message if you would like your pup to join the fun.

I will post a reminder closer to the time 😊.

Happy Sunday everyone 🤗.

01/03/2025

For all the owners who have signed up for the Super Sunday walk tomorrow, I will be in to pick the pup/s up between 10:15 and 10:40 and will drop them back home again after 2:15 😊🐶❤️.

Thanks and have a nice weekend 🤗.

01/03/2025

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21/02/2025

***All the spaces are now full 😊***

Hey Everyone,

Just a little message to say that I will be doing the Super Sunday walk on the 2nd of March if anyone would like their dog to have a fun day out on the Sidlaw Hills 😁.

For anyone who isn't sure what this is, it's a 3 hour walk up the hills which will start at 11 and finish at 2 with a bunch of fun loving pups and myself.

If you think your pup would enjoy this, please feel free to message me.

It costs £20 per dog and lasts 3 hours. I will update the post if the spots are filled.

Thanks and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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15/02/2025

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08/02/2025

All the beautiful pups on their walkies last week 😁

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25/01/2025

***Just a little update. Rosie has found her forever home with a loving family who have a little furry friend already 😁. I'm sure they will become best pals with them being so similar in nature ❤️. Thanks to everyone who shared and liked this post and helped Rosie find her new owners so quickly 😊***

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some help if possible 🙏🏻.

One of my customers has kindly fostered this 7 year old Pug, Rosie, until she finds a forever home for her.

Her previous owners have 2 young children and she was becoming very anxious in that environment which was unfair on her.

She has shown no signs of anxiety in my customers home as there are no children there. She is also getting on very well with the other dogs.

She is apparently kc bred and has not been spayed.

If anyone would consider or know anyone who is looking for a lovely dog, then please let me know.

There is no charge attached.

Thanks in advance,

Barry 😊

25/01/2025

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23/01/2025

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Hey everyone, just a little message to say that I will still be working tomorrow as usual. If anyone would like to cancel tomorrow's walk due to Storm Éowyn, then please just let me know 😁.

Thanks, Barry 🐶

19/01/2025

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11/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone 🥳. It was great to be back out after a holiday doing very little but eat chocolate and sit on my backside 🥴😂. All the pups seemed super happy to see all their pals again, even if it was a bit on the chillier side 🥶

21/12/2024

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Merry Christmas when it comes everyone!!!

I'd just like to say thank you all very much for your trust and support this past year (and before). It means the world to me and also means that I can continue doing what I love to do ☺️. All the pups will be on Santa's nice list this year that's for sure ❤️😁.

I'd also like to say, thank you all very very much for the lovely gifts, cards and money. I know this time of year is tough at the best of times so to go out of your way genuinely means more than you know.

Thanks again and I'll see you all in the new year ❤️🤗

01/12/2024

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Hey everyone, just to let you know my planned holiday's over the festive period 😊.

So my last day walking will be Friday the 20th of December and I will be back to normal from Thursday the 2nd of January. As always, I hope that's OK and doesn't make things difficult for anyone during that time🤞🏻🤗.

Thanks, Barry 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾

Edit to add: if you can like the post to let me know you have seen the dates, it would be much appreciated. Thanks again 😁.

01/12/2024

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