The Barking Lot

Nash and Violet. Littermates. #longtimenosee #doodles #doodlesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #jawing

Doodle jawin’ #doodlesofinstagram #bernedoodle #dogsofinstagram #buddies #doggydaycare

Can I play with you guys? #puppy #playtime #bernedoodle #sheepadoodle #dogs #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare

Happy head out the window day! #spring #everysunnyday #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #bernedoodle @thebubbajay

#snoring #bouvierdesflandres #woah #toughday

Hello friends! We are so happy to be seeing all our old fur friends at The Barking Lot. We are also SUPER excited to be welcoming some NEW friends that found new homes during this strange time! It’s so wonderful that a global struggle has made more room in our homes and hearts for new puppy pack members. There is always a silver lining! (The best linings come with puppies BtW) For those of you who have welcomed a new family member, we want to pass along a few tips to make your time with them (and their time at the groomer) even more enjoyable. A great many pups shy away from having their paws and faces touched and manipulated. This shyness is easily remedied through regular handling. Taking a few minutes every day to handle your dog’s paws and face will not only bring you and your pup closer, it will help to relax your pup and show her that you are the caregiver (alpha). Lightly hold your their paw without much pressure until she will leave the paw in your hand on her own. Once this is accomplished, slowly start to rub and gently squeeze each pad. Gently separate and massage each pad not forgetting to play with the nail too. Over time, you will find that it becomes easier, and your fur baby will begin to actually enjoy the attention. If at first your pup has no intention of letting you touch her feet, try distracting her with treats, or begin while she is eating. As she becomes more comfortable having her paws handled, invite others in your pack to begin massaging paws as well. Once your pup realizes that you do not intend to tickle her, she will begin to LOVE the attention. (To get to that point may take longer with older dogs) The same can be done for face shyness which can be dangerous for the pup during grooming. Imagine someone is trimming your eyebrows and you flinch and shake your head every time the scissors are close! Yikes. As your pup becomes more comfortable, you can begin massaging their eyes, ears, lips, and even their teeth and gums. (If you think

Some more #flirting #dogs #dogsofinstagram #doggrooming #doggydaycare

This is how Georgie flirts with girls. #casanova #dogsofinstagram #doggroomerlife #dogs

This is Jax. He is just a #puppy. See how good he is at #doggrooming ? Puppies are good at grooming because they haven’t developed their fear response yet. Please expose your pups to the groomer. Whether you think their coat needs it or not. It is not a sanitary thing at first, it is a #training thing. They learn not to be afraid of the noises. Makes their life better. And they love the #doggydaycare friends that cheer them on. #dogsofinstagram #groomerlife #alldogsaregooddogs #itsuptoyou

#oodlesofdoodles #gladtobeback #pentupenergy #bringyourdogintoplay #doggydaycare #doggroomerlife @thebubbajay #doodlesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram

@thebubbajay and Leo enjoying #doggydaycare #bernedoodle #goldendoodle #dogsofinstagram #dogs #frolicking #theyneededthis

Jax, Baxter and @thebubbajay making #friends #sameage #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggydaycare #doodlesofinstagram #bernedoodle #wheatonterrier

#wellbehaved #dogs #socializing #happytails #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #theloveisreal #bernedoodle @thebubbajay

Fun while it lasted 🤷🏻‍♂️

There’s nothing quite like playing in a puddle 😊 🐾

When you fall asleep at work and someone catches you. #dogsofinstagram #doggydaycare #naptime

The Kirvan Family Trio is leading choir rehearsal this morning at the Lot.

"Oops.... Sorry, human."