Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Fun Dog Pictures

We're a bit in love with this website. Some of the dog photos with captions are hilarious! If you've got a funny photo of your dog upload it to our facebook page - or shoot it over to us on email - shop@barkavenue.com.au - and we'll put it up for all to see!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Boredom Buster Dog Toys at Bark Avenue

Dog bored inside the house when it's too cold to go out?

You need something to keep them busy and their mind active.
The Hide a bee plush toy will keep your dog occupied, help to eliminate boredom, and also develop their intelligence and puzzle solving skills. Simply hide the soft plush bees inside the plush hive for your dog to remove over and over again.Great bonding fun for you and your dog!


Treats that take a while to eat are another good way to keep dogs busy. Something like a pigs ear or our most popular treat the meaty twist. At only $2 it's a great way to keep your dog out of mischief and clean their teeth at the same time.Drop past the store to check out all the fun things on offer to keep your dog busy in this cold weather!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Dog Rain Coats at Bark Avenue Brighton now in Pink!

Our ever popular dog rain coats have been a hit for the past few years. Polar fleece lined, water proof outer, velcro adjustable straps and a reflective safety strap. They come in red, blue and now Pink! Stop by the store to have your dog fitted for free. Or check them out online here and use the size chart to make sure you get a snug fit.
Dogs do feel the cold. Especially older dogs - being warm makes conditions like arthritis feel much better. Make sure you're dog has somewhere warm and dry to sleep at night and shelter during the day from the wind and rain.

Check out the winter store online for more toasty ideas!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Paris Hiltons Mini Dog Mansion

We've seen some pretty over the top pet parents in our time, but Paris Hilton still blows our mind! Although I know our dogs would sure love a dog house like this!

The heiress uploaded photos of her “Mini Doggie Mansion” on her Twitter page . The luxurious canine accommodation — which is home to her dogs — is a replica of the heiress’ own Beverly Hills home and sports a price tag of $350,000.

The two-story luxury pad is air-conditioned and features a spiral staircase, overlooks the socialite’s swimming pool

. Paris has even furnished the dog mansion with a closet for the animals’ designer outfits and a chandelier.

“I have to admit, I may have spoiled them a little too much,” Paris wrote in a Tweet. “But how can I not? Just look at those sweet lil’ faces, they deserve to be treated like my lil’ prince and princesses :) I love my babies.”

They look like some happy little dogs!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Music for the dogs

Did you know that dogs can hear things that humans can't? In Sydney this month there will be a special concert that only dogs can hear.

WILL they play Bach? Or Offenbach? What about something by the Pet Shop Boys?

New Yorkers Laurie Anderson and Lou Reed will outdo Spencer Tunick's naked photo shoot by staging one of the strangest events to be seen at the Opera House as part of their Vivid Live festival next month.

Music for Dogs - a high-frequency concert that aims to captivate canines while being inaudible to their owners - takes over the northern boardwalk on June 5.

How will humans know if anything is being played? "You can just about hear it sometimes," Anderson said. "And you look at it on the meters and you see what it's doing. And your dog's ears will be twitching."

Wonder if we'll get one in Adelaide?

Read more of the original article here.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Fuzzyard Beds at Bark Avenue Brighton

We are all so in LOVE with the new designs from Fuzzyard beds! Designed in Australia, all machine washable, so soft to touch and three sizes to choose from.
The only problem is which one to pick?Willow?
Fashionable and practical. Willow is a fusion of lime green organic patterns and dusty chocolate plush. Finished with dark chocolate trim, it’s an incredibly comfortable style-statement.
Eskimo?
Eskimo is perfectly practical, comfortable and sure to keep your four-legged family member warm on the coldest night. Made entirely from our softest plush yet, it features a lift-out cushion with removable cover and securely bagged feather-soft filling.
Carnival?
Carnival is the perfect balance of fun and practicality. Our combination of velvety caramel-coloured plush and durable printed canvas is perfect for any home and any dog.
Adventurer?
A dog with a nose for adventure needs a bed to match. Adventurer is constructed of robust, chocolatey corduroy and our softest plush yet. It's the perfect place to take a nap after a long day of digging. Bonzai?
Asian-inspired Bonzai combines a crisp black and white print on a durable grey canvas backdrop. Combined with jet black plush and trim, this bed is a calm and comfortable resting place for any dog.

Can't decide? Bring your dog down to pick one out in store!
Bark Avenue, 69 Jetty Road, Brighton - Open 7 days!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Bark Avenue Brighton Proud stockists of BARF Diet Dog food

Bark Avenue is proud to stock this completely natural, All Australian pet food!

The BARF RAW Food Diet as formulated by Dr Ian Billinghurst

Biologically Appropriate Raw Food

Restoring Animal Wellness

Dr Ian Billinghurst wrote the highly influential book "Give your dog a bone", and BARF is his own line of ready prepared food which complies with the principles set out in his book.

  • Help your pets to grow and develop every part of their body to the peak of genetic perfection.
  • Aid breeding animals to produce supremely healthy off spring that become long lived, healthy, well adjusted and trouble free adults.
  • Ensure that active dogs perform to the maximum of their genetic potential.
  • See sick pets become well, aged pets ‘become young again’ and watch most pets experience BRILLIANT health!
  • This means our pets should be healthy, happy, active, bright, alert and free of problems, and stay that way for all their very long lives.
    This Product is always available in our Brighton store, but as it is Frozen, we do not offer a delivery service for it,


Aim for optimum wellness!
Optimum diet = Optimum health.

The title BARF RAW is an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, Restoring Animal Wellness.
Every living animal on earth requires a natural and healthy, biologically appropriate diet.
And if you think about it, not one animal on earth, no animal is adapted by evolution to eat a cooked food diet.

A large percentage of our business is built around improving the health and well being of animals that have been fed a diet that is biologically inappropriate for the species. Each day, we see the dramatic health generating results of converting dogs and cats to a more appropriate, evolutionary type diet.


What's so magical about BARF?
Simple! For any machine to work properly it must be supplied with the manufacturers recommended fuel, lubricants, and spare parts. Anything less will cause that machine to malfunction over time. Our pets’ bodies work on the same principle.

A biologically appropriate raw diet is the only diet that will maximize health and longevity.
Most pet foods contain a long list of additives, preservatives and grain products. The BARF DIET looks only to the freshest whole raw food sources rich in vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids derived mostly from human edible ingredients. Our BARF DIET was developed following decades of research in the field of evolutionary animal nutrition.

The BARF DIET
Quite possibly … the worlds perfect food for your pet!

Do you believe that pouring dry kibble into a bowl day after day is the best way to feed your pet? Did you ever wonder how a bag of dry kibble could stay open for weeks without showing evidence of spoiling? Exposure to air is most problematic for grain-based kibbles, which are coated with fat in order to increase palatability. Would you love to start feeding your pet a healthier diet? Would you like to feed your pet a diet based on whole raw foods eather than grain? Look no further!

The BARF DIET™ does not contain grain products.
Grains are not biologically appropriate for our pets.
Ingestion of grain and other starchy foods contribute to most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases.
Domestic pets should be getting their carbohydrate in a similar manner to their wild ancestors. Natural Fresh fruits and vegetables, in the BARF DIET, provide a natural source of carbohydrates in a more digestible format.
Current trends of improving the diets, exercise, health and well being of humans have influenced the way we have improved the feeding regimen for pets.

Give Your Pet The Best
To maximize your pets’ health, he/she requires protein from sources like their wild ancestors.
BARF DIET provides first-class proteins, including chicken, beef and lamb.
These are the same fresh human edible meats you would buy for yourself with one important exception....it's Biologically Appropriate Raw Food!

Our pets’ wild ancestors derived their fats, and more particularly their essential fatty acids, from raw carcasses of animals and also from pre-digested raw vegetable material. To optimize your pets’ health, we supply fats from similar sources to those consumed in an evolutionary diet.

Minerals - Bones Make it Simple
A full spectrum of minerals must be supplied in your pet's diet in correct balance and sufficient amounts if he is going to remain healthy into advanced old age. Bones are the storehouse of almost all the minerals your pet requires in perfect balance for optimal absorption. In addition, excellent levels of minerals are found in the other components of the BARF DIET™.


Essentials For Your Pet's Optimal Health
Without vitamins, bodily functions do not proceed, and neither eventually does life.
All of the food components in the diets are fresh, whole and raw making it full of healthy vitamins for your pet.
All living tissue contains enzymes in abundance; however, cooking and processing foods reduces the enzymatic activity.
BARF's natural and healthy diets retain top enzymatic activity along with nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, antioxidants, bacteria and other anti-aging factors.
Your pet's long-term health depends upon these factors which are present almost exclusively in whole raw foods for normal healthy functioning.

• No Fillers
• No Chemicals
• No Colouring
• No Preservatives
* No Heat processing
• No Grains


Dr. Billinghurst's Genuine Aussie R.A.W. foods contain fresh raw foods, including muscle meat, organ meat, bones, vegetables, fruit, eggs and pro-biotic-rich yoghurt.
Dr. B's Genuine Aussie RAW BARF Diet consists of Bones and Raw Foods conveniently packaged in a box containing 12 individally sealed frozen portions.
Each portion weighs 227 grams (approx) and a box of 12 patties weighs 2.72kg.

These healthy foods are rich in essential fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, natural photochemicals and anti-oxidants to build your dog's strength, health and immune system.

Ingredients of Dr. B's Genuine Aussie RAW BARF Diet

BEEF BARF
Beef, finely ground beef bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.
CHICKEN BARF
Chicken, finely ground chicken bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.
COMBINATION BARF
Beef, lamb, pork, chicken, finely ground beef, lamb, pork, and chicken bones, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.
KANGAROO BARF
Kangaroo Meat, Finely ground Kangaroo bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum
LAMB BARF Lamb, finely ground lamb bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.
PORK BARF Pork, finely ground pork bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.
RABBIT BARF Rabbit, finely ground chicken bone, beef liver, whole egg, cultured kefir, seasonal vegetables selected from broccoli, celery, spinach, carrot, ground flax seed, bok choy, dried alfalfa leaf powder, beef kidney, beef heart, unbleached beef tripe, seasonal fruit selected from apple, pear, grapefruit, orange, dried kelp powder, garlic, capsicum.