Bark'n Stroll

18/06/2025

Weather: The dry winter air often draws moisture from dogs’ skin, as it does with humans’ skin, which irritates the paw pads.

Hot Pavements: Asphalt can become more than 50 degrees hotter than the surrounding air temperature? On an 30-degree day, the ground can reach 50+ degrees in the sun.

Allergies: Dogs No matter what the allergy is in reaction to, the symptoms can result in irritation. This can make your fur baby want to itch or lick their paws, which may cause the skin to dry up or even lead to yeast and bacterial growth between the toes.

Rough ground: Typically, the thick layers of tissue and keratin in the paw pads should protect dogs’ feet from the ground’s natural elements. If your furry friend is not used to long walks on rough surfaces, the the friction could tear or split their sensitive paws.

Overall Health Problem: Paw pain can be an indicator of your pup’s overall health. Although it is rare, chronically dry dog paws could be associated with an autoimmune condition like arthritis.

No matter what the cause, if your dog is licking incessantly, bleeding, or limping because of their dry feet you should get them checked out by your local Vet.

11/06/2025

08/06/2025

Dogs smell 1,000 to 10,000 times better than humans. Dogs have 220 million smell-detecting cells compared to humans having only 5 million.

Brought to you by Dog Facts You Didn't Know and Bark'n Stroll.

04/06/2025

How happy does this little cutie look? One of the great things we concentrate on at Bark'n Stroll is the individual dog.

We know better than anyone that in a group setting there is always the risk of injury or conflict between dogs. Individual play reduces this risk and can provide a safer environment for dogs.

02/06/2025

WHY DO DOGS SNIFF?

Dogs sniff because it helps them gather information about their environment, including identifying objects, other animals, and even humans.

It also serves as a form of social interaction, allowing dogs to communicate and assess other individuals.

Here's a more detailed look at why dogs sniff:
1.Dog's perceive the world through scent. They have over 220 million preceptors in their nose. We have 5,000,000. in the

2. Information Gathering: Dogs use sniffing to identify familiar scents, detect changes in hormones, and even discern emotions. Sniffing helps them understand their environment and how it has changed since their last visit.

3. Social Interaction and Communication: Dogs sniff each other's rear end to gather information and communicate. They can determine a dog's s*x, mood, health, and even social status through sniffing. Sniffing can also be a way of greeting or establishing dominance.

4. Mental Stimulation and Enjoyment: Sniffing is a natural and enriching behaviour for dogs. It provides mental stimulation and can release dopamine, boosting their mood.

5. Detecting Medical Conditions: Some dogs have been trained to detect medical conditions like low blood sugar, seizures, and even certain types of cancer.
This ability may stem from their capacity to detect subtle changes in scent patterns.

Source Wikipedia

01/06/2025

AUSTRALIAN STAGHOUND

Australian Staghounds can be excellent pets, particularly for families who can provide them with sufficient exercise and socialisation.

They are affectionate and enjoy attention from their owners.

Here's why they can be good pets:
- Affectionate and Companionable:
- Enjoyable Companions and need a lot of exercise

Read more about Australian staghounds here:
https://www.boardogs.com/Boardogs_Staghounds.htm

31/05/2025

The lost dogs home needs your help.
Towels, blankets is all it takes.

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31/05/2025

AUSTRALIAN STAGHOUNDS

Australian Staghounds are a medium to large breed. According to Boardogs, because of their breeding history, there can be significant variations in size and weight.

Males typically range from 21 to 36 inches at the shoulder, while females range from 20 to 33 inches.
Males typically weigh between 25 and 41 kg, while females typically weigh between 20 and 40 kg.

Read more about Australian Staghounds here.
https://www.boardogs.com/Boardogs_Staghounds.htm

29/05/2025

Dogs develop touch as their first sense, and their entire body has nerve endings.

They also have sweat glands on their paws, and that is the only area that has them.

27/05/2025

Did you know that playing and chasing a ball can trigger the release of dopamine in a dog's brain, leading to a sense of pleasure and reward.