Barnaby's Friends

05/12/2025

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29/11/2025

Just the best job in the world. Thank you for taking the time to review 😍😍
Date:
Saturday, 29 November 2025 13:11
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Comment:
Thank you Liz and Kelly for a really enjoyable 6 weeks. The training was excellent. It was wonderful to be able to practise different techniques in such a relaxed environment and to be able to discuss different challenges that we experience with our puppies/dogs. Arthur loved it and will miss seeing all of his new friends every Saturday. Hope to see you both again in the future. Debbie & Adam

29/11/2025

I love my job. But I also love my clients, thank you!😍😍😍
Date:
Saturday, 29 November 2025 16:25
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Comment:
Having rescued a nervous totally untrained puppy I can honestly say the training and socialisation at these sessions has totally transform Yoda. The tools and advice given have been invaluable- the relaxed atmosphere made everyone feel safe to ask questions and advice which were super helpful to us all. I’d highly recommend and would definitely come again!

29/11/2025

Novembers graduates. You’ve all done such a fantastic job and should be so proud of yourselves. It’s been an absolute pleasure to be part of your journey. Thank you for making our jobs the best jobs in the world!

26/11/2025

Look at this middle!! 👏

26/11/2025

Poppy came to group classes as she wasn’t listening when around other dogs or distraction and her recall wasn’t particularly reliable. But in the words of her handler “she’s smashing it”. Well done Poppy

17/11/2025

02/11/2025

Read to the end, I haven’t switched to the “dark side” this simply explains my views…

IF IT WAS PAINFUL, WHY WOULD MY DOG GET SO EXCITED?

How many times do you hear people say, "That must be terrible for your poor dog. Imagine having to go for a walk in the full knowledge that, at best, he is going to be subjected to discomfort and, at worst, outright pain."?
This is the standard, emotive line trotted out by uninformed individuals - people who, while well-meaning, don’t know what they are talking about. I mean, how would they know what it feels like? The truth is they don’t. Dogs are dogs, not humans; they feel things differently. Treat them as dogs, stop calling the “Fur Babies” FFS.
Do these people think I don’t care about my dog? I would never knowingly subject her to pain and discomfort. These bleeding-heart do-gooders should see how she behaves before every walk.
The instant I pick up the lead and attach the collar, she is so excited and keen to go. Why would she do that if she didn’t enjoy it? Why would she be so happy and excited every time I fitted the collar if she thought he was going to be hurt during the walk?
Of course, she wouldn’t. So, stop being so bloody ridiculous.
Did you think this story was about a dog being walked or trained on a prong or e-collar? No, it’s the real case of a beautiful Dogue De Bordeaux bitch who’d never seen a prong, e-collar or grot in her life. She remained enthusiastic about going for a walk and attending training even though she was riddled with bone cancer, which must have made walking and exercising excruciatingly painful. But not as painful as being left behind at home. She died about 4 weeks after diagnosis and still attended training, albeit to mooch about and sniff her mates until two days before she was gently PTS.
Don’t let anyone tell you that their dog wouldn’t do something if it hurt. Don't let them tell you their dog wouldn't get excited about something if they knew it was going to be painful. That just isn't true. It simply means the dog wants the activity or experience and is prepared to endure the pain that comes with it.

19/10/2025

Another proud puppy Lucky the Bernadoodle 😍

19/10/2025

How adorable does lLoula look. Such a proud pup! 😍😍

16/07/2025

Just a few of the recent graduates of Barnaby’s Basic Manners. It’s been such a pleasure to meet you all and your beautiful dogs. You’ve all worked so hard and should be very proud of yourselves.

14/07/2025

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