Barkarama muse Basil is prone to being high maintenance but when it comes to grooming, he keeps things on the down low. Just a quick wash of his face folds, teeth brush (not often enough – my bad), a rub with the grooming mitt and if he starts to get a stinky, a lock-in in the shower. So with the actual wash being a bit of special occasion we like to make it count. Cue our new find - MALIN+GOETZ Dog Shampoo, as made by the much-loved, global natural skincare and grooming apothecary.
I’m a sucker for packaging. Basil is a sucker for tasty treats. Ticking both our boxes and spiking a canine trend are dog treats in a tin. I’m pro tin-packaged treats, as not only do they keep Basil’s edible source of happiness fresh, they also ensure that my handbag or coat remain a crumb-free zone. Give them a whirl and you’ll soon discover that they’re great for grabbing your dog’s attention too. A quick rattle of a treat-filled tin and Basil comes running or stands to attention.
Here’s three treats in a tin to try but if you know of any others fill us in @Barkarama or comment at the end of this post. Most of all - enjoy!
Book your ticket, spruce up your pooch and make a Valentine's doggy date at Dogs Trust #MicroChippy – the first pup-up diner purpose built for hounds and their humans.
A definite downside to dog ownership is having to deal with the less than fragrant fruits shared from their wiggly behinds. However, with the Dogs Trust reporting that the UK’s 9 million dogs produce over 1,000 tonnes of waste each day, we’ve all got to do our bit to stop our dogs kicking up a stink in our parks, paths, beaches and beyond. To help you continue on your righteous path as a Scooper-Hero, we share seven poo bag related buys to help you bag it and bin it more easily.
We are clapping our paws with delight at the action-packed summer that lies ahead. A dedicated day of nine to fido for your dog this Friday, opportunities to chomp fillet steak, Pup Idols in the park... And if you’re also partial to pussycats, we’ve got something for you too. Discover what you could get up to with our round up of pet-friendly summer events.
Sofa.com and Dogs Trust have collaborated to provide a solution to a serious #firstworlddogownerproblems – sofa-hogging hounds - with the launch of their new ‘Cecil’ sofa, exclusively for dogs.
You’ve heard of Tough Mudder but what about tough mutt-er? This May, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are inviting fitness fans and game-for-a-laughers to participate in the UK’s first Muddy Dog Challenge.
We don’t need Facebook or Instagram to tell us our 2014 highlights – we know what they are. So before we launch ourselves into 2015 (a fragile head is holding us back), we wanted to share some of our 2014 best bits. We hope you also enjoyed the ride …
