Bark & Beyond

21/06/2025

Good News: the weather is finally set to cool down! This means after a week of having to cancel classes due to the heat... Sunday classes can carry on as planned, including our Pay-as-you-go class🥳 So who wants to join us tomorrow??

After a week of being stuck inside most of the day, your furry friend will probably love a chance to get out and be busy!!!

20/06/2025

More warm weather fun ideas! Why not try an ice puzzle activity?
Hiding bits of fruit or veg in a ball of ice for your pet to roll, lick and chew!

You will need:
- 1 balloon
- Water
- Some dog safe fruit or veg

1: Cut up fruit or veg (I used carrots), cut into small pieces that will fit into your balloon.

2: Put fruit or veg into the balloon.

3: Fill the balloon with water. I have pictured a jug but this is easier using a tap, hooking the balloon over the end and gently turning on the tap.

4: Once the balloon is about half full of water, tie the end and put it in the freezer.

5: Leave to freeze for around 3 hours.

6: Finally cut the top off the balloon and peel it off the ice ball, then you are ready to give it to your dog!!

(Please make sure that ice balls are big enough not to be a choking hazard and never give ice to dogs who are showing signs of heat stroke)

19/06/2025

Hot weather is especially dangerous for old dogs 🥵 like my old boy Ralph (who will be 15 in a few months!). Make sure your older dogs have cool spaces to rest, provide lots of extra water and avoid exercise.
🐾 The same goes for very young dogs, very big dogs and those with flat noses! Remember dogs don't die from missing a walk!! 🐾

17/06/2025

The weather this week is looking HOT 🥵 High temperatures can put dogs at serious risk - especially when they are young, old, over weight or a flat faced breed. Please remember to keep safe, walk your dogs at cooler times of day (or not at all!), make sure they have plenty of water and lots of rest.

If temperatures are above 24°c I will not run group classes. This means that I may have to postpone some groups this week and it looked likely that our Pay-as-you-go class may have to be cancelled - but health and safety come first!! 🐾

16/06/2025

Did you know that we are a sponsor for Rugby's Got Talent this year!! 🤩🤩
Who's going to join us in supporting this fabulous local event?

Have you got your tickets yet for the semi-finals of the best talent show in town: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dchents

What has 25 singers, 9 guitars, 2 bands, 2 pianos, 2 magicians, 2 dancers, 1 choir, 3 semi-finals and 1 grand final? Yep - Rugby's Got Talent 2025

Get your tickets now: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dchents

Including special guest performances by the winner of last year's competition Lee Stürm, and Sorina Ilaş who came second and Kevin Rubery who was third.

It's gonna be one helluva show!

Semi-final: 24 June 2025
Magic & Illusion of Lee & Sienna, Madison Matthews, Elsie Pheasant, Just Neil, Ruby Morris, Faith Harris, Charlotte Traynor and Sweet Medusa

Semi-final: 25 June 2025
Gracie Carolan, Oliwia Dragon, Tyler Irwin, Sophie Hartwell, Emma Barnes, Cheryl Peet and Violet Eyes.

Semi-final: 26 June 2025
Penny Rann, Aaron Evans, Chris Marshall, Maria Lobanova, Harrison Doyle, Paula Flynn and the Schedryk Ukrainian Choir.

Partners:
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, BENN Halll, Rugby Dunsmore Rotary Club, Rugby Borough Council

Sponsors:
Bark & Beyond, Firecrest Accountancy, Hertz Electrical Contractors, Jamesway Travel, Kanko Lounge, https://kitchenbathroomcreations.com/, Lightweight Mobility & Seating, mbmassagetherapy.uk, M & B Tax Services Ltd Rugby Dunsmore Rotary Club, The Rugby Register - Local Advertising & Community Magazine, Summit Driveways, SureCare Rugby, SureFlo Plumbing & Heating Ltd, The Crown, Rugby, Windmill Inn, Thurlaston Meadows Care Home, TT Country Events and Warwickshire Riser Recliner Chairs

Event Organisers
DCH Ents and https://duncanarrow.com/

Tickets available now: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dchents

15/06/2025

Isn't this little one just the cutest? 😍
We offer training classes for dogs of all ages from newly arrived puppies to golden oldies too!

14/06/2025

Showing off lead walking training skills! It is important that dogs learn to lead walking even around distractions. Look at this lovely girl practicing walking nicely around an obstacle - even when it has food on it!!

11/06/2025

😂 This made me chuckle 😂 I know a lot of new owners will be able to relate to this! House training a puppy can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, we have to remember puppies need to learn where they are "meant" to the toilet and how to control their bodies (so they can hold it) too.

We can help our puppies by rewarding them when they get it right and letting them out as often as we can while they are still learning to control too.

(This poem is by Nicola Winsland from the book Poems)

08/06/2025

We had a fabulous time at our first Pay-as-you-go class of the summer! 🤩 The dogs worked on their Stays, Lead walking and Recall - well done guys!!

The next Pay-as-you-go class is in two weeks time on Sunday 22nd June! Get in touch if you want to join us!

07/06/2025

Don't forget you can join us for our first Pay-as-you-go class tomorrow morning (11am) in our beautiful secure field! The field gives us space to work on commands and real life distractions too! (although we do have a barn on site for wet weather!).

06/06/2025

Training using positive reinforcement helps to build a strong loving bond with your dog. We can help them to understand our words and how we want them to act - while having fun spending time together 🐾🐾