Keep your dog cool this summer at Bark Avenue Brighton

It's going to be a hot one this weekend. Keep your dog cool on walks, or just lazing around the backyard with the Cool it cooling bandana.Reusable and hand washable made with non-toxic polymer crystals that can absorb up to 30 times their weight and stay cool for several hours.

Completely soak entire bandana in water for 15-30 minutes.
The bandana will swell as it absorbs water to keep your pet cool for hours.

By placing around your dog's neck, where there is a good supply of blood vessels, the Cool-It Bandana helps your dog to feel cooler and more comfortable. Just like the ones that human runners wear!

Starts at $12.95 & comes in three sizes. Bring your dog in store to be fitted for one this weekend

or shop online and get it delivered - www.barkavenue.com.au.

Too hot to go out? Save a cool 10% off everything online this weekend (including sale products) using the code you can find over on facebook. Click here.

Christmas Cookies for your Dog at Bark Avenue

We grew up decorating Christmas cookies and it was always a fun time to share with everyone. So you can imagine our delight when we opened the box full of Squeaky Christmas Cookie toys!

All the old favorites are there - Snowman, Star, Tree and of course Santa!
Embroidered "icing" detail really finishes them off - and a squeak of course.
Now the problem is which one to pick?
Maybe all four?

Also if you want to make dog friendly Christmas cookies we found a great recipe -

Ginger Bread Bones!

Serving: 2 to 3 dozens Ginger Bread Bones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 cup of whole wheat flour
• ½ cup of molasses
• ½ cup of water
• A quarter cup of canola oil
• 2 tablespoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of ground cloves

Methods:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
3. Roll out dough on floured baking board to about 5mm thick.
4. Using a dog bone shape cookie cutter to cut as many shapes until the dough is all used up.
5. Place cut dough on ungreased foiled baking sheets.
6. Bake the cookies for 30 minutes.
7. Allow it to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

Special Notes:

• For added benefit, punch holes on both ends of the cookie bone with thick (bubble tea) straw before baking. Once they’re baked, put a thin slice of raw carrot through each hole. They way, your dog will have some fiber in his diet.
• If these ginger bread bones are eaten as snacks, it should last you about a week in an air-tight jar. Remember to discount some portion from his daily meal intake so that he won’t be overfed.

Be sure to share your baking pictures with us on facebook!

Santa Paws 5th Annual visit to Bark Avenue Brighton

Santa is SUPER excited for the 5th Annual Photo shoot at Bark Avenue! He will be arriving at 69 Jetty Road Brighton on Sunday the 5th of December at 12pm and will stick around until 4pm. Plenty of time for lots of cuddles and photos!

Bring all your pack along - ones without fur welcome too.

Booked out last year - so give us a call on 8377 4973 or email at shop@barkavenue.com.au to make sure your pet gets photographed on Santa's lap this year.

There are three packages available for Santa photos. The first is $20 - this includes 1 x 5x7" print & 4 x wallet prints.

The next package is $25 - Which is for 10 x Flat Christmas Cards and envelopes.

The last and BEST value is $35 and gives you all of the above at a $10 saving - so you get 1 x 5x7" print, 4 x wallet prints & 10 x Flat Christmas Cards with envelopes.

Loads of fun gifts for your special furry someone in store too.

Santa & the team at Bark Avenue can't wait to see you!

For more information and a secret Santa surprise come fan us on facebook.

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!

Garfield Love

If you've got a funny photo of your pet shoot it over to us on email shop@barkavenue.com.au and we'll put it up on our blog!

Or you can paste it onto the Bark Avenue Facebook page wall for all to see!

Santa Photos Bark Avenue Brighton

Here are just a few sneak peak shots from Santa's visit!

To check out the rest head on over to Bark Avenue's facebook page!