Bartley's Barkers

04/08/2026

Just a quick jump on and to remind!!! The weather today around our area is horrible very cold. Please make sure you have a warm shelter for your dogs and fresh clean water.
Stay warm

30/07/2026

Hey hey😁 some very important information re dogs in NSW.
Sorry for shadow of hands!!! You can still see the info🤷‍♀️.

21/07/2026

Awesome socialisation training session completed for a Sunday.

05/07/2026

A little insight into your dogs!!!! And some hard questions.

Why are you yelling at your dog????????

Because they dug up yr yard?? Took off from the yard???? Chewed up your things???? P*e in the house???? Was barking?????

All of these things are your doing not your dogs!!!!

Our natural instinct is to yell at them!!! NO STOP, STUPID DOG, ETC ETC.

But we don't stop and look at what we have created.

Dog digs! Why??
Main reason it's bored!!!! So have you been exercising your dog, does it have the correct outlet for its bred??? Does it have mental stimulation?? Does it have daily training????
If it's a digging dog by its own nature, have you a proper outlet to allow this???

Takes off when gate or door open!!!!!

Have you been training it's recall??? Daily?? When it's not distracted and when it is???Have you been doing training out the front on a long line??? Have you been doing any training????

Chews your thing!!!!!!

Did you NOT pick your things up?? Have you not been training????
Have you been allowing the chewing on yr shoes cause it looks cute???? When little.

Your dog pees inside!!!

Have you NOT been training???
Has there been a change in your household.

Your dog is barking!!!
Ok why???? Not trained?
Something there???? Had anxiety that had not been seen too???
Had become a habit???

Simple things can be corrected and do NOT require yelling at your dog!!!!!

Remember as the pack leader, you are to lead, set boundaries, train yourself and train your dog.
This does not mean yelling, hitting, kicking they are NOT leadership , they are what you use when you do not have control.

Simple things can be corrected.

Food for thought on this Monday.

Check out website as well.
www.bartleysbarkers.com.au
Cheers have a pawsome day everyone.
Gail.🐕.

Pet obedience, dog and puppy training, temperament testing, obedience issues Parkes and surrounding areas.

28/06/2026

Good morning everyone.
This is a little long but very important so bare with me:

Media Release: from Parkes Shire Council: Community feedback considered in Sporting field dog decision:

The full release can be located on the Parkes Shire website,.

In short:

Council has resolved to PROHIBIT DOGS from Harrison Park: Woodward Oval: Keast Park.

This follows a 6 week community consultation and ongoing concerns raised by sporting user groups regarding dog waste on playing surfaces.

The decision was not made lightly and came off the six weeks of engagement and 51 submissions.

Highlighted concerns related to hygiene, safety impacts on organised sport and compliance with existing regulations. Many respondents also expressed concern about the limited availability of suitable dog exercise areas and called for improved infrastructure and enforcement rather than blanket ban.

Mayor Westcott said Council acknowledged the concerns raised by responsible dog owners and recognised the importance of providing appropriate spaces for dog exercise.

As part of it resolution. Council has committed to investigating options and costs for additional or expanded off-leash dog areas to help meet the needs of the community.

Signage are currently being updated. The prohibition will come into effect once signage has been installed and community notification has been completed.

Once the ban comes into effect. Dogs will no longer be permitted at Harrison Park, Woodward Oval or Keast Park. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN PENALTIES UP TO $1,100 under the Local Govt Act 1993.

Please spread the news.

Let your friends and family know.

These bans will include not only excerising your dog but taking your dog to watch sporting events at these fields.

29/05/2026

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27/05/2026

📞 Important Reminder from Parkes Veterinary Hospital 🐾

Please note that our after-hours number will not be answered during normal business hours.
For all enquiries between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, please contact the clinic directly on 6862 1834.

We would also like to remind clients that our email inbox is not monitored regularly and should not be used for urgent enquiries or health concerns regarding your pets.

If you have any questions about your pet’s health or need to speak with a member of our team, please contact the clinic during business hours so we can assist you promptly.

For appointment bookings, clients are welcome to book online at any time through our online booking system:
https://parkesvethosp.apse2.ezyvet.com/external/portal/main/login?id=2

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

🐾 Parkes Veterinary Hospital
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
6862 1834

25/05/2026

❄️❄️❄️🥶🥶🌬🌬As we are moving into the colder months, it is important to keep your dogs safe and comfortable.
Keep them in doors. When out wear protective winter gear like jumpers, Coats even booties.
Remember to wipe yr dogs paws and belly after being out side.
Remember that older dogs, short-hair breeds and puppies are vulnerable to the winter chill.
If yr dog has to be out side, make sure there is a winter shelter, safe from the cold winds, snow, ice etc, and the cold In general. Make sure it's big enough for them to stand and sit in, turn around in. Make it cosy.

*Try and adjust your outdoor routines:
*Limit their exposure to the cold
*Keep walks short
*watch for shivering/shaking/whining/letting paws of ground(,remember dogs regulate through their paws).

*remember to properly dry your dogs paws and bodies especially after walks.

*if your house floor is cold during winter months, elevate their beds off the floors, if they love blankets add extra or for senior dogs a heated bed.

*remember to keep bedding away from fire places and heaters.

*remember if yr dog has to be outside, you may need to adjust their feed with extra in order to maintain their core body temps.
*make sure especially outside water bowls are not frozen over, plenty if fresh water.
Plenty of snuggles with yr dog works wonders on you and them.
Stay dry, stay warm.
💞

23/05/2026

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🐀 🐁 Rat/ Mouse Bait Toxicity 🐀 🐁

In the past few weeks we have been seeing a dramatic increase in patients presenting for Mouse/Rat Bait Toxicity!

Most types of Rat/Mouse baits interfere with the ability of the blood to clot and illness or death occurs due to bleeding. It can take up to 2-7 days for a dog to show symptoms after eating bait and symptoms can vary dramatically depending on which are of the body the bleeding is in.

Each case is different and may not show all symptoms, however, some of the more common symptoms can include:
- Pale Gums (Most common sign)
- Lethargy, Weakness/Lameness (2nd most common sign)
- Coughing (sometimes coughing up blood)
- Bleeding from the nose, mouth, v***a, p***s or a**s
- Swollen abdomen
- Bruising
- Reduced/no appetite
- Excessive bleeding from a wound
- Blood in urine

With the increase in rodent populations this year it is very important to prevent pets from accessing baits AND rats/mice that may have been baited (as this can cause secondary baiting) and call us anytime if concerned about your pet)

For more in depth information on Rat/Mouse Bait Toxicity:
https://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/rodenticides.html

26/04/2026

Great day for training on the mountain.