Friday 20 September 2013

True Love Ways

A was lucky enough to be interviewed by BBC Radio Northampton this lunchtime, as part of Helen Blaby’s show. They were discussing why we love dogs so much!

I asked my Facebook likers why, and as always was inundated with fantastic responses! You can listen to the full radio interview here for the next few days;



As always, feel free to join in our discussion on the Facebook page, or by emailing hello@barkitty.co.uk 

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Best Friends Forever

I absolutely LOVE the ThinkBox ad that’s on TV a lot at the moment, featuring Harvey (the Jack Russell) and has ‘best friend’, Rabbit (a slobbered-on, dirty, smelly old toy). If you haven’t seen it, view the ad here à http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-22bv8uFRLI







I asked my lovely Facebook ‘likers’ to send in pictures of their pets with their disgusting, most treasured, ‘best friend’ toys – and as usual, they did not disappoint! I’ve included a few of them below for your enjoyment, but to view them all visit the album here. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.547115115344126.1073741840.274973055891668&type=3&uploaded=1

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Thursday 19 September 2013

A Harvest Hike

I took Bobby & Alfie on a lovely long walk yesterday, through the fields and tracks between Horton and Ravenstone in Northamptonshire. It was really relaxing actually, and the 3 of us thoroughly enjoyed it.

It’s funny because, at home, or in the shop, or any enclosed space, Alf & Bob constantly play fight like, well, dog and dog. As soon as they are in the great outdoors, they barely acknowledge each other and prefer to engross themselves in their own missions. Bobby just likes to find things for you to throw for him, and searches continuously for the next object. Alfie is intent on sniffing, then spraying any slightly upright object he sees. This normally means Bobby is way out in front, Alfie is hanging well back (sniffing something), and I am in the middle!

We got to see a few combine harvesters doing their thing, which was a very picturesque Autumnal sight.

The boys, of course, did manage to find the smelliest, dirtiest, blackest pond in the world, and gleefully swim in it before I could catch them up! All part of the fun I suppose, just hope they didn’t drink any!

I think Autumn is my favourite time of year to walk the dogs, and I’m not looking forward to the dark nights ahead. Oh well, at least I’ll get to wear my nice wellies again J


In the pictures Bobby is wearing his Puppia harness in the new colour, navy! You can buy yours here --> http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_harnesses_2.shtml

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Monday 16 September 2013

My Precious

We are very proud to be selling a very new, much talked about brand in Barkitty – which I’m sure will be a household name one day. We are going to launch it at the Conservative Party Conference at the end of this month, so we can’t wait for the feedback!




Precious Pets was established by Charlotte Nash in 2012 when she realised that there wasn’t a pet brand that truly appealed to her values of combining ‘Luxury, Quality, Exclusivity and Sustainability’.
She wanted a brand that offered quality and luxury, but was also wholesome, healthy and kind to the environment. In other words, a brand that had the beauty and glamour of top salons, but also contained the natural goodness of rustic green labels. As an avid animal lover and vegetarian, who cares deeply for the environment, but also enjoys the finer things in life, Charlotte strives to create a brand that delivers all these elements.
‘Just because you care for animal rights and the environment, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t expect luxury and quality.’ 

When shopping for dog shampoo, she could not find an attractive brand that contained both a gentle formula with natural ingredients, as well as offering high-end quality and a beautiful range of scents. This was important to her because, growing up, she and her brother Gregory had not been allowed a dog because their mother felt it would make the house smell. If she had a beautifully scented shampoo, this would not have been such a problem, which got Charlotte thinking.

After researching into this idea she realised she was not alone in wanting these different qualities in her shampoo and set about in making this product a reality. Thus the idea for the Precious Pets Luxury Dog Shampoo range was born. 
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Precious Pets launched at Crufts (March 2013) with their range of Luxury Dog Shampoos that contain beautiful blends of essential oils, to give your dog a subtle, yet elegant aroma, as you wash them.
Simply Scentless - a nourishing shampoo for extra sensitive skin. The non-scented version of our naturally derived, gentle, low-lather luxury dog shampoo. Designed to enhance the natural qualities of all coat types.
Country Garden - the beautiful fusion of floral essential oil aromas.A scented version of our naturally derived, gentle, low-lather luxury dog shampoo.  Designed to enhance the natural qualities of all coat types.

Vanilla Dreams - the elegant, light blend of essential oils.A scented version of our naturally derived, gentle, low-lather luxury dog shampoo.Designed to enhance the natural qualities of all coat types. 

Precious Pets plans to introduce new scents to its range, as well as creating accompanying Conditioners with particular functions and dog Eau de toilettes, for in between washes. We also intend to branch into other areas of canine products with our company ethos, and eventually feline and equestrian supplies. It is Precious Pets’ mission to revolutionise the pet world with our unique innovative outlook!

If this isn’t enough, they have many endorsements from celebrities, Barkitty VIP’s, kennels and even Queen Elizabeth II, who said: “The products smell absolutely wonderful and it was most kind of you to send them”.



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Tuesday 10 September 2013

An evening with Puppia

I jumped on the train yesterday afternoon to head down to the Pet London & Puppia UK headquarters in central London. I had been invited to view their new AW13 collection, and I was certainly NOT disappointed!

The new products are amazing, and I know Barkitty customers will love them! Personal faviourites so far are the ‘Snowball’ harnesses, and reflective collars.





The Snowball harnesses are Brand New for this winter, and come in grey or brown, and in the original harness shape, or the jacket style – which is perfect for dogs who don’t like harnesses pulled on over their heads. Buy yours here http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_harnesses_1.shtml


I was first attracted to the reflective collar because it’s just so attractive; and I was sold when I saw the safety and practicality aspect! http://www.barkitty.co.uk/category_dog_collars_leads_1.shtml


A big range of ‘New for AW13’ products have just been uploaded onto the site, and this is just the start of the season, there’s lots more to come as we approach the Christmas period!


I really hope you like the new products, and of course, come in to the shop to try them on your doggies any time!

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Monday 9 September 2013

A Kodak moment

What a weekend! 55 dogs, 3 cats and 2 rabbits took part in the calender competition!



We have uploaded the 47 entries onto the Facebook page (see them here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.543791692343135.1073741839.274973055891668&type=1), and the 12 with the most 'likes' will feature! The one picture with most 'likes' overall will win a canvas from Amour Pix! Please vote for your favourite. You can vote for as many pets as you like, but only the amount of ‘likes’ on the ORIGINAL picture I posted will be counted.
The winners will be the top 12 at 7pm on September 16th, 2013.


Thanks so much to Sarah & Mike for their hard work this weekend, and thanks also to everyone who took part!

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Sunday 1 September 2013

Beautiful Bedtimes

It’s always very exciting when we welcome a new supplier to Barkitty, especially when the products are so awesome! We have a new range of faux leather beds, which suit every home and dog!


The Oxford I and Oxford II are classically elegant, and ooze class. The Richmond in Chocolate and black are suitable for the most discerning dogs, however the white, red and even pink will be adored by the most fabulous fidos!
There’s a small selection in store, so come in and try before you buy. They are truly amazing, and I’m sure you’ll love them as much as I do!


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