Bark to Basics

27/11/2025

26/11/2025

Freddie Elise is living her best Disney life! 🎀🐾 This amazing Diabetic Alert Dog got to enjoy the teacups at Disneyland with her family—proof that even service dog heroes get a little magic in their day! Thanks to her family for sharing!!

11/11/2025

Diabetic alert dog Milo is enjoying his first snow is NY!! He is going to blend in with the snow!! Share your dog's snow pics!

11/11/2025

They did a fabulous job! 💕

🎉 A beautiful union! 🎉

Lily, this Diabetic Alert Service Dog in training, has officially completed her Phase One training and is now united with her handler.🐾

💙Watching this incredible team come together and continue their journey is what it’s all about — love, trust, and teamwork in action.

Here’s to new adventures ahead for Lily and her family! 💫

07/11/2025

🌿 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐩: 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 🌿

At Bark to Basics, we believe in gentle, natural ways to support your dog’s well-being. 🌸 One natural helper many trainers and owners love is Lavender. It is an herb known for its soft, soothing scent that can help both puppies and adult dogs unwind after a big day of learning and adventure.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲-𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:

✅ Use only pet-approved, high-quality oils. Even safe options like lavender must be properly diluted and used in a well-ventilated space.
✅ Introduce scents gradually. Place a drop or two of lavender essential oil and water in a glass spray bottle. Lightly spritz it in a large room where your dog can freely leave if desired.
✅ Avoid direct skin application unless guided by a veterinarian. Keep oils and diffusers out of reach of curious noses and paws.

𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚: 𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐋𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐦

This can be applied by you (not on your dog) before training anxious pups, or dabbed gently on your own wrists or collar.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞:
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon shea butter
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
Melt, mix, pour into a small tin, and let cool.

🟣 𝐓𝐢𝐩: The idea is scent association—your calm scent helps signal safety to your dog.

🐾 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Every dog is unique. Puppies and small breeds may be more sensitive to scents, so always start slow and check with your veterinarian before introducing any new herb or essential oil into your home.

💜 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬?
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05/11/2025

🐾 Training Tip Tuesday 🐾

⏰ Timing Is Everything — Feedback Shapes Behavior!

Dogs connect cause and effect in just a few seconds. 🐶💡 Reward too late, and they may think the treat was for sitting after you asked instead of when they actually did it.

🎯 Try saying your marker word “Yes!” (or use your clicker 🖱️) the instant your dog performs the behavior — then deliver the treat right after. 🍖✨

💪 Challenge: Spend one training session this week focusing only on your timing. Notice how your dog’s clarity — and confidence — improves! 🐕❤️👏

01/11/2025

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31/10/2025

🦸‍♂️❤️ Meet Max — the real-life superhero! ❤️🦸‍♂️

This amazing Diabetic Alert Dog, Max, showed up to Trick-or-Treat dressed as his handler’s superhero… because that’s exactly what he is every single day. 💪🐾

Max’s family sent in this sweet photo reminding us that behind every costume is a true hero — one who saves the day not just on Halloween, but all year long. 🎃✨

Drop a 🐶 or 💖 in the comments to celebrate Max and all the life-saving service dogs who bring safety, independence, and love to their handlers!

29/10/2025

Who ever said a service dog can't wear an awesome costume and do his job?!? Not this family! They know their boy is capable of both! Look at Rez rocking his Target cart costume! I love it!! He has such an awesome family and omg, their costumes!! I bet they were a hit in Target!!

29/10/2025

Miss Birdie did a fabulous job in her board and train program! She was eager to please, curious, and is a quick learner! Love it!!

29/10/2025

Nice job Joe!! Trotting along through training! Good boy!!