Barket Place

24/09/2025

Step into winter with joy - side by side with your dog.

As the days grow shorter and the air gets colder, we know how important it is to keep both you and your dog feeling your happiest and healthiest. That’s why we created Walking into Winter - a {free} series of live chats filled with expert advice, practical tips, and heartwarming inspiration to help you and your dog thrive all season long.

We’ll soon be announcing our line-up of incredible speakers - each ready to share their wisdom to make this winter your best one yet.

Sign up today to be the very first to know when the speakers are revealed and to get exclusive access to everything we have planned → barketplace.uk/winter

Because winter is better when we walk through it together - with our dogs by our side.

Join us: barketplace.uk/winter

08/09/2025

For many of us, sleeping with our dog feels natural. After all, historically dogs would have alerted us to potential dangers so they can make us feel protected. Studies have even shown we might sleep better with a dog next to us instead of another human.

Curling up with your dog at night might feel comforting, it could strengthen your bond, and even help you both relax. But as with most aspects of living alongside dogs, context matters.

In this article, Caroline joins Kinship to explore the times when bed-sharing might not be the best idea.

Considering letting your dog sleep in your bed? Discover when co-sleeping strengthens your bond – and when it may be harming your sleep, safety or your dog’s behaviour

04/09/2025

Frustrated. Over-excited. Anxious.
Living with a reactive dog can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Tomorrow we begin a small, supportive program designed to bring more calm, confidence, and connection to both ends of the lead.

There are just 2 places left - and we’d love to walk this journey with you.
https://www.barketplace.uk/offers/nygU2EaU/checkout

25/08/2025

Why the number 3 matters to us at Barket Place.

In our dog behaviour and human support work, we value the power of three:
- Dogs learn best in 3 min sessions – simple, repeatable steps build confidence and trust.
- Humans best process ideas in 3s – it’s the magic number for clear communication.
- Together, 3 gives us balance: dog, human, and environment working in harmony.

That’s why the number 3 is more than a number for us – it’s a guide to connection, learning, and growth.

And we're embracing the '3' in our brand new programme - the first time running 'Reactive to Regulated' and doing it in a special way.
£33 (never this price again!)
30 days of audio guides to reframe and rethink one part of your relationship with your dog.
3 live calls, to get direct support where you need it.

A combination of ethical dog behaviour approaches mixed with mindfulness and a good dose of ‘woo’.

We only have a couple of founder places left: https://www.barketplace.uk/offers/nygU2EaU/checkout

20/08/2025

Literal quote from one of our club members today.
We're not just here to celebrate the highs, we're in the trenches with you during the lows.
Supporting your dog isn't a linear journey, there will be ups and downs.
If you want a behaviourist and trainer in your pocket for ALL the moments, join us now: barketplace.uk/club

20/08/2025

At Barket Place, we blend the woo & the work to transform your dog’s behaviour from the ground up - and support you through every high and low of guardianship.

✨ Our brand-new experience launches tomorrow. Spots are limited, and once doors close, that’s it.

If you’re even a little curious, now’s the moment to jump in: barketplace.uk/need

31/07/2025

How has your dog changed you?
Have they changed your outlook? Your purpose?

I’d love to hear from you in the comments ❤️

30/07/2025

Behind every walk is a thousand small decisions.
A constant state of vigilance.
You’ve been carrying more than anyone sees.

Reactive to Regulated is not just a simple 'fix' for your dog.
It’s here to hold space for you.

A 30-day reset, grounded in emotional safety - because resilience is quieter than people think. And change doesn’t always bark.

Join us on the journey: barketplace.uk/need

30/07/2025

You’ve spent enough time reacting.
Now is the moment to recalibrate.
Not with urgency, but with intention.
Not with noise, but with quiet clarity.

→ barketplace.uk/need

Reactive to Regulated is a 30-day emotional reset -
for you and your dog.
A space to soften the tension,
and reframe the bond that holds you together.

This is not training as you know it.
It’s daily audio guidance - thoughtfully paced,
designed to meet you wherever you are:
on your walks, in your car, in the quiet moments between.

Because transformation doesn’t always shout.
Sometimes, it whispers.

20 founding members will be invited in.
If you're not on the list, now's the time.
Now the question is:
Will you choose to step through the door?
We're ready to meet you on the other side.

barketplace.uk/need

24/07/2025

Can anyone guess what our 3 year old's favourite book is right now? 🤣

But walking your anxious, frustrated, or over-excited dog can feel like going on a bear hunt.

You step outside and your senses heighten. Every sound, movement, or approaching figure gets scanned for danger.

Your body responds as if you've just seen a bear in the woods. Muscles tense. Your breath shortens. Adrenaline spikes.

Dog across the street? → Bear.
Jogger? → Bear.
Child kicking a ball? → BEAR.
Leaf blowing in the wind? Possibly also a bear.

But most of the time, these aren’t real threats - they're perceived ones. Your nervous system doesn’t always know the difference.

This is your brain doing its job: protecting you and your dog from a world it believes is dangerous. I's survival wiring at work.

Your brain - and your dog's - are just trying to keep you safe. But it's exhausting when the world feels full of bears that aren't really bears.

If walks feel overwhelming, know this: it's not a failure. It's your system reacting to stress the way it was designed to.

With awareness and support, it can get easier.

Join the priority list to get the support you need: barketplace.uk/need

23/07/2025

Let’s Rethink the Language We Use 🐶
Ever called your dog “stubborn”?
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It’s a word we hear a lot - but it’s one that quietly stalls progress.
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“Stubborn” shuts the door on curiosity. It suggests the dog is choosing not to listen, rather than inviting us to ask WHY they might be struggling to respond.
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And let’s be honest - it gives us an out. If they’re just being stubborn, we don’t have to rethink how we’re training. We don’t have to consider motivation. Or communication. Or the emotional environment.
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But here’s the truth:
Dogs aren't stubborn.
They’re independent, free-thinking, or motivation sensitive.
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That means we need to step up and tune in:
✅ What’s the environment like - too noisy? too distracting?
✅ How are they feeling - tired, sore, unsure?
✅ Do they really understand what we’re asking?
✅ And what truly drives them - what’s their intrinsic motivation?
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When we swap “stubborn” for more accurate, compassionate language, we:
Shift the focus back to understanding
Stay curious about the why
Create more effective, ethical training experiences
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Words matter - and the way we describe behaviour shapes how we respond to it.
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Let’s evolve together 🐕