February Catch Up!

So February is nearly ended?! The weeks just seem to fly in, least it will be Spring and Summer soon though! We've had some sun at least in the meantime, though it's still a bit chilly!

So we've had Digger come to Hotel Bruff for the day and as you can see he's made himself right at home and fast asleep with Skye.

Next we had a big adventure with the Girls, Buster and Noah!

These lot know how to be patient!

But they know how to have "fun", well at least Noah likes to move!

And then we have Cara meeting Noah for the first time and becoming best friends, whilst Rhu and Skye mope about.

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!

Hotel Bruff

Yes, it looks like doors are opening and closing often at Hotel Bruff with the start of summer, so let's see who has been recently!

We start off with a 2 week visit from Cara! As she's grown up with the Girls, she's right at home at Hotel Bruff.

Nap Time!

Watching passersby from the window!

Next up we have a big boy who hasn't been for a while but it more than welcome, it's Oscar! He's been staying for the past few days and catching up with everyone.

He has been greatly missed by the Girls but he knows how to have fun, so here is some clips of him in action, including some fun in the sun with Rudi!

But after all the fun and playing it's time for a well deserved nap and Oscar likes his naps, even if they are short!

He's a good doorstop as well! 

Never made it to bed.

Ssshhh, don't wake him up!

We've emptied up for now, but there are more guests round the corner!

In other news, Bruff's Bark has been enjoying the recent increase in Sun - even getting a bit of a tan/burnt - but it's important to remember that not all dogs like the heat!

Rudi likes the heat but can't last long in it!

Kari is loving the weather!

 Finally, Elmo is just happy to go back to his bed after his walk whatever the weather!

It's the Summer Holidays!

Which means business at Bruff's Bark is a bit quieter with a good lot of our dogs away for some time, but it doesn't mean we have been slacking!
Though the heat has proved sometimes a bit too much for the dogs recently! So here is some photos from the week of our dogs in the sun!

Merlin and Daphne having a little break

Next up it's Jack out in the park, chilling after a good play with the ball.

Then here's the silly face of Oscar, who had a really good walk in the sun but unfortunately couldn't move when he got home - had to bring the water bowl to him!

And here's big Red, enjoying a good lie down at the beach before heading home.

Though Red caught the attention of two lovely ladies, who started to follow him as he passed by but were happy to get their photo taken.

And finally but not at all least, here's the Girls - Rhu and Skye - enjoying some peace at Hotel Bruff before the next visitor turned up, Buster!

Another Young Face!

Hello!

Yes! We have another young pup to join the Bruff's Bark Band, this time it's a little girl by the name of Tess! She is just a little bundle of furry joy who is starting to come out of her shell thanks to the fun with other Band members.

Here's a little video of her to introduce and see her in action with the like of Maggie and Frank!

Next up is a clip of both Frank and Red in action at a recent training session, they are both quite new to the training but they are proving themselves are getting through it will ease!

And to round up lets have a little view of what's happening in the house with Rhu, Skye and Cara.

It's a Pug's Life!

We have another Pug - or as we have recently learned they are known as the Dutch Mastiff! - and he's a little young pup of 4 months!

Meet Frank!

This little man isn't afraid of anything or anyone and has happily made himself apart of the bigger dogs of the Bruff's Bark Band! We now have 5 Pugs - Winston, Rudi, Bertie, Basie and Frank - each with a different personality but full of energy and joy!

Pugs have been well known throughout history, the breed originating for China but becoming a well sought after dog by royalty in Europe in the 16th Century onwards.


Enough Pug business - for now - we have had some more sleepovers recently, starting with Cara, who is with Rhu and Skye at the moment. So she has been meeting some new doggy friends whilst on her little holiday from home.

So here is her new pals: Hugo, Maggie, Midget and Sophie.

And after some playing -  like rest of the dogs who stay over - Cara is ready for a good nap! 

Zzzzzzz....

But with all of the dogs in Bruff's Bark, we do love them and sometimes they show us affection back.

Kisses!

And finally here's another stay over, this time it's Oscar, who join Thumper for the night!

Hello!

This is my bed right?

 And sometimes even the dogs have one of those mornings where they don't want to wake up!

Fun and Training!

There has been some favourable weather for some fun, though at Bruff's Bark we have a select few that will play in any weather!

But we'll start with some fun and training with Hilary and Ruby, she may be young but she's a smart cookie!

Next up, we have a fun loving pair, Sam and Oscar. Sam is a bit older but still loves a good run and play with the ball; Oscar is coming up for his first birthday and although he can be a timid, he just wants to be friends with everyone!

Finally, we have a little clip of a little dog, yet that size does not stop him when he's on the training course, here's Jaxson!

The Last Minute Round-Up!

Yes, it's that time of year again!

But before we say anything, here's some clips of the some of the Bruff's Bark Band members in action over the past week!

Here we have in order: Cara and Charlie, Duke and finally Marley and his new sister Looney!

Finally, as some of the Bruff's Bark Band have been missing him - especially Skye - here's Oscar!

Look at that pose!

Puppies and Growing Up

We'll start off with Floyd and Ruby, these two have been growing up together and learning since they were old enough to get out the house and don't they know how to have fun!

Next up we'll have to two puppies, who have the energy to run a marathon: Scarlett and Alfie!
Scarlett has been in the Bruff's Bark Band nearly a year now - since she was a pup! - and Alfie has just recently joined the Band but is becoming friends with all the other members!

Finally, we have The Boys - Jack, Charlie and Marley - these three although no longer pups but still have show they know how to have fun. 

Marley being the youngest has grown up with the rest of the Bruff's Bark Band and Charlie has only recently joined as well but has already found his place and friends. Finally there is Jack, the oldest of The Boys - only 3 years old! -  and one of the longest serving members of the Band but can outrun anyone!.

Exciting Times!

Yes it's been another busy few weeks at Bruff's Bark and things are really hotting up - unlike the recent weather - with new faces, training and good old fashion fun!

So let's start with one of the new members to the Bruff's Bark Band: Charlie!

Chillin' after some fun in the sun.

He's a 2 year old Belgian Shepherd cross, who gets really fluffy when his coat grows in! He's only recently joined but he's already spent a night with the Girls - Rhu and Skye - lucky him!

Making himself at home with the bones.

Relaxing with Skye.

Here is the new boy in action with long time member of the Band and his new friend: Jack!

Next up some footage from Training, starring: Alfie, Yogi, Ruby and Kai! This week was all about concentration and getting the course done correctly and not as fast as possible.

And finally to round off with some fun, starting with this little lady.

Kari - look at that smile!

And then the boys who probably will never grow up: Oscar and Rudi!

The Puppies play, The Puppies learn!

It has been quite a busy time at Bruff's Bark with lots of new puppies starting and coming for training, so we'd like to show you some of the things they have been up and you'll see some familiar faces as well!
We've got Buster, Cara, Winston, Rudi, Otto, Ollie and Baloo all having a bit of fun! 

Next up is the training time! We've got Monty working on perfecting his training and Scout - who stayed with Hilary, Rhu and Skye a few weeks back - coming to show us what he's remembered!

Finally it's been a long two weeks but Cara is finally back home from staying with Rhu and Skye. Although she loved it, we think she'll need a holiday herself for all the non-stop fun she's had!

Playing with Skye.

Shy for the camera!

When Little meet Large!

Oh what exciting times it is! With an influx of puppies, we are stumped to train them all but who should they best learn from than all the older dogs! So here we have introduced Oscar and Rudi to each other with the help of Rhu, Skye, Buster and Cara, the results are too enjoyable!

And after all the fun there is the walk home! The first day is fine but on the second day Oscar has seemed to had too much and insists on being carried!

But what fun walk wouldn't be without treats and when one dog gets a treat, the rest want one as well, least we have enough for everyone!

There is no escaping when they come!

Scout, Scout, lovable Scout...

He's soft and cuddly, and smiles alot!

Yes that happy looking dog there is Scout, a puppy Labrador, who has spent the last week staying with the girls - Rhu and Skye. At first he was a bit weary of the girls but then he settled in like the rest of them and ended up treating Skye as mum - Rhu on acted like an aunt, sometimes.

So here's a video of Rhu, Skye, Scout, Buster and Cara all playing together and with the new equipment we have got: a tunnel and hoop jump!

And after all the fun he's been having with the girls and new friends, Scout finally decided to get a good night's rest!

The Summer is ending...

And the kids are back to school but we'd like to give a big thank and shout out to Paul and Lauren for their help over the summer, they were a giant help and all the dogs will miss them. We would definitely have them back in a flash but we wish them all the best in the next term of school!
So now it's back to the hard work and we have some good news: we have a significant number of new dogs joining the Bruff's Bark Band and all new equipment for training! 
So keep your eyes peeled for them in the coming weeks!

But as a little preview, here's one of them: Oscar the puppy Bulldog with big Buster!

And finally here a short video of cute coupling playing: Merlin and Cara!

Merlin looking good in his Bruff's Bark Bandana!

The Basics and Beyond!

Here is more videos of dogs in training, first off we have Rudi the baby Pug with his mum - only a few months old but he's got the makings of a champion!

Next up there is Monty and his brother; a clever collie, who is full of energy and has a passion to work hard. Unfortunately we don't have a flock for him to herd but we'll be training him to do more than the usual tricks!

Finally, here is a video of a fellow who knows what to do and does it - well most of the times - and he's known for his speed, Jack!

Training from the Trainee!

We currently have Lauren working at Bruff's Bark over the summer and although she's only been with us a little while she has been proving herself as a trainer and best pal among the Bruff's Bark members!

And here is another video with Lauren training with Betty, as you will see there is a strong bond between them.

And finally you may have noticed that some of our members have been wearing pink/purple bandanas, we have been giving these out for the dogs so they can been seen and recognised as Bruff's Bark members plus they look pretty awesome as Jack will show you.

Trials and Errors

Well the weather looks like it's done with the summer but we've cracked on and continued training in the scout hut and we've got some secret footage of the hard work that the Bruff's Bark Band does!

The stage is set so it's now time to get the show on the road! We'll start will a collection of the dynamic duo, Buster and Winston!

Next the trials of Rhu!

Then Skye showing off a bit!

Finally, here's Cara, although shy to heights and jumping she gives it all her best!

We'll be continuing with all the training so keep your eyes open for more videos and fun!

Puppy Play

Betty with her "Hoops".

Betty - ~7 month Rottweiler - has been joy to work with. Her boring walks have now been replaced with her new favourite toy: "Hoops".

By using this toy as a treat/reward she has learned how to:

• 'Wait'
• 'Down'
• 'Bring It'
• 'Leave'/'Thank You'

I have had the pleasure of working with Betty's sister and brother over the weekend, showing them that they can control and play with Betty without being pushed over. I have let them play and taught them 'careful' - which Betty already knows, this command slows her down and stops her being too boisterous. 

Cara with her ball.

Cara - ~7 month Lurcher - is all legs and tail. I have seen a great difference with when you work with her favourite toy a ball! She loves to run, but when you want her attention I use a short, sharp whistle and she comes running.
Keeping her attention is imperative as she loves to be with other dogs - even if they are at the other end of the beach or park!
I enjoy running with her, ' With Me' brings her in close and makes her concentrate on me.

Different pups have different attitudes, but as long as you give them praise and attention when they are good and steady discipline when they are naughty you will have a puppy who will be your best friend for life.

- Hilary

Goodbyes and Hellos

We are sad to announce that Bailey has left the Bruff's Bark Band to be re-homed to his brother, this was a hard decision but for the benefit of himself and his mum. He'll be missed by all especially his two "sisters" Scarlett and Betty.

But we also have good news with the introduction of both Marley and Duke in the Bruff's Bark Band. Marley is a young French Bulldog - who loves nothing but to play with his new pals - and Duke an old collie cross - who loves nothing but to play fetch and some peace and quiet.

Fun in the Sun

Over the past few days we've had some sun finally! Although it's not looking to last - per usual -, we've had some fun whilst we can.

Jack having a good soak in the sun.

Here we have Skye and Buster enjoying the beach with the good weather and getting soaked at the same time!