| 16th Annual Canine Fun Days - August 15th and 16th |
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Join The Barkley at the 16th Annual Canine
Fun Days at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in
Moreland
Hills, Ohio on August 15th & 16th. Canine Fun Days
has
become one of the most
popular family events, and the only one of its kind, in
the region. Last year, visitors attended from 6 states
and
vendors from 7 states! There'll be lure coursing, dock
diving,
agility, and a dog show, with prizes for "Best Buns",
"Best Trick",
"Prettiest Eyes", "Kissing Contest", "Dunking for Dogs
(hot dogs,
that is)", "Tail Wagging" and more! Or, if you're in the
mood for
"low and slow", come watch the riotous "Basset
Hound Races"
and "Wiener Dog Races". The festivities begin on
Saturday at
10AM and on Sunday at 10AM, with our "Blessing of
the Animals"! Admission for the event is $5 for adults
and $3 for
children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over!
Parking is free! Hours for the event are 10-5, daily.
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| Bigger is Not Better! |
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ANNOUNCING......a new SMALL DOG Day Camp
coming soon! Soon, dogs under 20 pounds can enjoy a
separate and safer Day Camp area designed just for
them! No more putting up with the big guys and those
giant attitudes! Stay tuned for more details......
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| New Pet Airline Launches! |
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Attention Pets! If you are sick and tired of flying in an
airplane
as cargo, you need to familiarize yourself with a new
company
called Pet Airways. This airline allows you to fly in the
MAIN
CABIN for about $250 each way (not that money has
ever been
an issue with you). Best of all, during your flight,
special
attendants will check on you every 15 minutes and
when the
fasten seat belt goes off at a comfortable cruising
altitude, you
can even make regular potty breaks. Owners can't fly
with you,
but you deserve some peace and quiet time to
yourself anyway.
Flights just began this week with service to five cities:
Los
Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York and Washington
D.C. We
are working on a direct flight right to The Barkley so
pets
around the world can enjoy a little R&R.
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| Dinner with Your Dog - Mondays Starting Aug 17th |
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The Barkley and The Diner (corner of Brainard and
Miles
Rd) present Dinner with your Dog nights.
Starting Monday, August 17th, you can finally take the
ENTIRE family out to eat. You'll find the same great
menu
of food, plus your furry friend(s) will receive special
treats
and activities from Barkley staff members.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - as space is
limited.
Call The Barkley now to make
your
reservations at 440-248-2275.
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| August Heat. Not your pet's best friend. |
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August is the warmest month in Cleveland and this
type of heat can lead to heat
stroke, a very common and potentially deadly hazard
for
dogs.
Dogs do not handle heat as well as humans. Dogs
depend
upon rapid breathing to exchange cool air for warm air
and
when surrounding temperatures are equal to that of
the
body this exchange becomes extremely inefficient.
Signs of
heat stroke:
· Frantic, noisy, and rapid breathing
· Bright red gums
· Thick saliva
· Vomiting or Diarrhea
· Body temperature over 104ºF.
If your dog has become a victim of heat stroke contact
your veterinarian immediately.
Ashley's Canine Training at The Barkley:
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Matting Matters |
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As pet owners, we oftentimes view "matting", or the
tangling of the coat, simply as an unpleasing
aesthetical issue. However, if our pets could talk, they
would remind us that matting is a very painful medical
condition where the hair is constantly pulling at the
base of the skin causing severe discomfort, infections,
sores, foul odors and more. Unfortunately, once a pet
is matted, there are very few options to repair it. As a
result, for the welfare of the pet, it is usually
recommended to remove the entire coat and allow the
hair to begin again.
The best way to prevent matting is by regularly
brushing (or grooming) your pet to constantly remove
the dead hair shed from the coat. This also ensures
proper air circulation and skin stimulation and makes
for a happier, healthier pet. The above photo shows
our staff holding the shaved coat of ONE Golden
Doodle who, due to lack of brushing and regular
grooming, became severely matted and needed a
fresh start.
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Upcoming Events:
Limited Offers
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