by admin | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog
It’s a common scenario. You’ve just brought home your new puppy. Eight weeks old, all roly-poly fluff and cute as a button. You’ve heard that puppies need to be “socialized,” and you definitely plan to work on that when you get a chance. Maybe sign up for a class...
by admin | Jul 10, 2016 | Blog
Short answer: It’s an adorable means of self-protection. Belly Rub It’s called the sweet spot. That perfect place on your dog’s belly or sides that, when scratched, causes your pet’s foot to go into crazy automatic kicking mode. Every dog owner knows where to...
by admin | May 27, 2016 | Blog
We have four sets of Lupine collar and leash combo’s to win this week. Please enter using a number of different possible entries listed below. Remember to comment below on which # you would like to win so we can offer the combo you like best. Contest...
by admin | May 24, 2016 | Blog
Animals can be graceful and beautiful…most of the time. Source: Unflattering Animal Pictures
by admin | May 23, 2016 | Blog
Dogs form strong bonds with animals and people with whom they live. Most dogs can cope with separation from family members for a few hours. Some feel anxious, stressed even panicked when left even for a few minutes. It is one of the most common behavioural problems...
by admin | May 8, 2016 | Blog
They’re cute, they’re lovable, and judging by the 26 billion views on over 2 million YouTube videos of them, one thing is certain: cats are very entertaining. But their strange feline behaviors, both amusing and baffling, leave many of us asking: Why do cats do...
by admin | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog
CONTEST IS OVER: OUR WINNER IS ROBIN M. !!! CONGRATS!!! Contest: Canadian Made Pup-A-Tire Lead and Collar Contest Barks and Recreation is giving away a new Martingale Collar and Lead set from Kimberly, CA made Pup-a-Tire. There are many ways to enter! Please...
by admin | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog
Think sun protection is just for humans? Think again. Your dog needs a safe haven from those harsh ultraviolet rays, too. Here are seven pointers to help Spot enjoy the great outdoors this summer, without feeling the burn. 1. Don’t shave your long-coated dog...
by admin | Mar 27, 2016 | Blog
Even though smell is the most direct of our senses and the 23,040 breaths we take daily drag in a universe of information — from the danger alert of a burning odor to the sweet nostalgia of an emotionally memorable scent — our olfactory powers are not even mediocre...
by admin | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog
by admin | Mar 8, 2016 | Blog
Please share this post with all of the artistic people you know. The upcoming 3rd annual Art Bark Art Auction for the Trail Regional BCSPCA is coming soon and we would love to have artists submit donations for our live auction, silent auction, and possibly for our...
by admin | Feb 27, 2016 | Blog, Products
For a limited time, Barks and Recreation is offering a free bag of Canadian-made, Spike Jerky Treats (a $14.99 value) with a purchase of any 25lb bag of Limited Ingredient Diet Petcurean Dog Foods. Petcurean offers three great flavours of LID foods currently; LID...
