Sun and Fun!

So looks like Summer decided to make an appearance this week - though not for long! - so we had some nice fun with our Band Members and some photos!

Left to Right: Winston, Mortimer & Alfie & Benji, Barney and Merlin & Daphne

Left to Right: Cara, Rhu & Buster and Red

Finally we'll end with a video of Buster, Cara and Kari having some fun in the well missed sun!

More Catch Up!

The dogs have it easy!

Yes, it's been pretty challenging but we are still here and ready to please! With some staff shuffling and lots of sweating, cycling and walking; we are still the hard working Bruff's Bark!

So we'll start off easy with some snaps of beautiful and lovable members!
We know some of them don't always see the camera but it doesn't mean we care for them any less - some are a bit camera shy! They come in small, big, young and old!

Left to Right: Midget, Floyd & Ruby, Lula, Elmo, Yogi, Harley, Laika and Bruno

Next up, we have clips of our Bruff's Bark Band members in action and working hard or taking easy as you'll see! Starring: Ruby, Floyd & Red and Lula!

Finally we'll round it off with some fun loving pugs: Frank and Rudi!

My photo!

Time for a Breather!

It's been quite hectic over the past few weeks and we have lots of things to tell and show!

We'll start off with a big thank you to Zorona and Hope who have been helping out with some of our members for the past few months, they have been great help and will be missed especially by the pugs, Winston and Rudi!

"Hey everyone!

We worked at Bruff's Bark over the past summer. We really enjoyed ourselves and loved getting to know both the staff and all the dogs. We especially miss the pugs who we regularly spent time with, Rudi and Winston. For us, it was the ideal summer job; getting to spend time outside in the sun with animals we loved. A big thanks to Hilary for taking us under her wing! We're back at university continuing our studies now but we hope to back in the future.

Lots of love,

Zorona and Hope"

Next up we've got a few new faces to let you meet!

First up, is a 4 year old boxer called Roxy! She may seem a big girl but she's gentle and loves to play!

Next up is this handsome boy, Harley, he's a 3 month Labrador/Spaniel Cross. He may be new to this world but he's a little genius and has been breezing through training.

Thirdly, we have another young one, this time it's Lula. This golden girl is small at the moment but knows how to have fun and has already made a great friendship with one of our bigger and fluffier members, Chloe!

Chloe trying to look cool for the camera.

We've had another visitor to Hotel Bruff, this time it's was Rudi for the night!

Surprise photo!

He may be a lot smaller compared to Girls but this wee man knows how to get some attention and has even ended up getting his own selfie!

With a bit of help!

We are getting there! We couldn't leave without a few videos of members in action!

So here's Winston, Frank, Floyd, Harley, Maggie, Midget, Sammy and Red!

And last but not least, we have some photos of Band Members showing off their good side!

Cheeky little Kari and happy face Ruby

Skye - model material!

The End of the Summer Holidays

Yes, the Summer Holidays are coming to an end soon but it doesn't mean the fun is going to stop! All it means is we are going to be back to full steam with all our Band members coming back in their usual routines!

But here's what's been happening recently!

Maggie has been staying at Hotel Bruff with the Girls and what a ball she has been having!

Hoof!

More Hoofs!

Enjoying the sun with - of course - a hoof!

There has also been the usual fun and games when we've got all the Band members together for a play! So here we have: Rhu, Skye, Floyd, Maggie, Tess, Frank and Winston!

And finally we'll end with what happens when the members enjoy the sun too much!

Left to Right: Jack; Bonnie & Chloe, Merlin; Rhu, Skye and Maggie

A show of Smiles!

Yes, we've had some nice weather and with that comes happy dogs!
We'll start of with an older boy, who has been with us since near the beginning but is still full of energy and makes Addison work, here's Boomer!

Next up, we have a boy - with his lil' sister - who unfortunately had a infection in his eye for a while but is back in full health and full of energy, here's Merlin with Daphne!

No, they aren't that small, it's a very big ball!

Also here's a clip of him showing his happiness to be able to play again! - Daphne is just happy to sunbathe.

Then here's another little girl, who is full of beans for her favourite ball, it's Kari!

Finally, we'll round this up with a few more happy face, here's the regulars: Rhu, Skye and Winston!

Who's going to get the frisbee? No-one?

An Action Packed Week!

It's been quite a week even with the Easter Holidays!
Let's start with Alfie who enjoyed staying with Rhu and Skye!

Well it was a long, hard week.

Alfie made himself right at home with the Girls, got into their routine and enjoyed meeting more than he bargained for! As he's now got a new best friend, Maggie! These two balls of fluff, hit it off straight away and were  inseparable at times.

But after all the good times, there was nothing more rewarding that a good nap for Alfie.

Next up, we had a birthday party for a special little man, it was his first birthday party and everyone came to celebrate and get cake!

It was Rudi's birthday on Thursday and we made sure that everyone dressed the part as well though some were more willing than other to participate - Buster and Bertie thought their hats were quite tasty!

And once the cake was known to all, chaos ensued!

Finally, Addison got more than he bargained for and had Maggie come visit him - twice! She got to take over his house and enjoyed every second of it!

Trying to become one with carpet.

Becoming friends with the big teddy!

Exploring caves.

Hello!

Though in the end it proved too much at times and like the rest, she just had a good sleep!

We hope you all have a nice Easter and we'll be back into full gear next week with the return of holidays going dogs!

Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!

It's the start of stay over season at Bruff's Bark and first up is Ruby! 
And we've got photos of her making herself right at home with Rhu and Skye.

Chilling with Skye.

Sunbathing with Rhu.

And here's Ruby joining the rest of the Bruff's Bark Band at having some fun in the sun! Featuring Buster, Winston and Rudi!

And in the end, it proves too much fun for everyone!

Luckily enough for Ruby - sorry Girls - she's here for a few more days!

Also we would like to introduce a new member of the Bruff's Bark Band, Jay!

You can't say no to that face.

And here's Jay having some fun with Hilary!

Some Fun with the Band Members!

Recently we've had some lovely weather and we thought we'd make the most of it with the Bruff's Bark Band.

So here's: Rhu, Skye, Winston, Cara, Rudi, Merlin, Daphne, Alfie and Maggie all making the best of the sun and having some fun!

And here's two friends who haven't seen each other in a while but still know how to play, here's Ruby and Floyd!

Next up, here's a little girl who just enjoys a good walk with Hilary, it's Midget!

And finally to round everything off, here's Yogi during his little stay over with Rhu and Skye.

Getting cozy next to the fire.

Bone, Check! Toy, Check! Sleepy Time, Zzzzz...

Sleepovers!

Yes there had been a few sleepovers over just one week! The Girls - Rhu and Skye - have had it non-stop, although tired, they do enjoy the company of new and old friends!

First, we start off with a new friend of the Girls, Yogi!
It's the first time he's had a sleepover and he was pleasantly welcomed by the Girls and given access to all the bones!

Posing for a photo!

Enjoying some quality bones.

All a bit too much at the end of the day!

Finally a little clip of how Yogi's sleepover started!

Next up is Buster came for just a few hours!
And he was also straight into the bones!

Although he wasn't over for a sleep over, it all proved too exciting to be with the Girls and Buster, he fell asleep!

Nap time!

Even Rhu and Skye didn't want to wake him up!

Finally but all accustomed to being with the Girls, it's Winston!

More posing!

With his favourite gal!

Bruff's Bark is well experienced with having dogs over for a few hours, nights and even weeks! But we'd like to remind everyone that these run within the normal activities of Bruff's Bark, so we may be unable to provide such service during busy periods.

All Back to Normal

The weather is back to it's unpredictable nature and all the dogs are back in routine. One thing all the dogs know is: who's got food!

Food is always greeted with great anticipation!

Using treats - mainly food - is one of the easiest way to train a dog. It's the easiest way to give the right reward for good behaviour, but it's not to be over used or you'll be finding yourself with a dog that only works for food! Starting off with treats and working into patting your dog as a reward is the best way to get a happy dog that knows where they stand.

Oscar is happy to know where his treats are.

We'd like to apologise for the lack of training in the recent weeks; health and safety is our main concern for the cancelling training as the training grounds have become quite hazardous for both clients and dogs. We are hoping the weather improves and the grounds dry up!

An unlikely Friendship

We have known for years that dogs whilst gentle most times, they will follow their prey drive and chase other animals.

But as you know a few of the Bruff's Bark Band have been introduced to a - sometimes unsocial - rabbit known as Thumper. Great care has always been taken during these times but there was a breakthrough with our Winston.

Last time they met, Winston wasn't too unsure of what to do with Thumper and just stayed away. But when they met again, Winston again stayed upstairs rather than feel glare of a rabbit.

Until later in the night when Thumper made a surprise visit upstairs to Winston and from there on a friendship was born!

What's that?

It's getting closer!

Oh, why hello there old chap!