If you’ve ever filled out a form for a new vet, a dog trainer, or a daycare facility, you’ve probably been asked some version of the question: “Is your dog socialized?” And if you’re like most dog owners, you said yes, because your dog...
Preparation Makes a Big Difference Planning a trip and trying to figure out what to do with your dog? First of all, take a breath. Boarding your dog doesn’t have to be stressful, for them or for you. In fact, when dogs are properly prepared in advance, they tend...
At Bark Avenue Daycamp, we understand that leaving your dog in someone else’s care is a significant decision. You want to know they aren’t just being “supervised,” but truly understood. Quality pet care goes beyond simple monitoring; it requires a...
The last few years have brought a lot of changes to our lives, and perhaps no one felt those changes more acutely than our dogs. With the shift to working from home, our furry companions enjoyed an unprecedented amount of attention, cuddles, and constant...
Bringing your furry friend home after a Board & Train program or a specialized dog daycamp is an incredibly rewarding experience. Your dog has invested time and effort into learning valuable skills, and you’ve invested in their development. Now, the real...
This past month, we took some time away from the daily hustle at Bark Avenue Daycamp, one of the best dog daycare and doggie day camp facilities in Bartlett, IL, to attend the Dog Handler Academy Leadership Summit. It was the perfect chance to pause, recharge, and...