August is here, which means back-to-school. Don’t forget about your pups – sign them up for dog training! While the thought of trading our swimsuits for sweaters may be daunting, your dog or puppy may also be feeling the end-of-the-summer blues. We can...
As the founder and owner of Bark Avenue Daycamp LLC in Bartlett, IL, I have had the extreme pleasure of watching my business grow and watch so many dogs come through our doors. I have seen these dogs literally grow up before my eyes and my staff and I have become...
Practicing Safety to Prevent Heatstroke at Doggie Daycare and at Home The Summer months can be hot ones! While we could be having too much fun in the sun, it’s important to make sure we’re keeping our four-legged family members safe during the summer and prevent them...
When vacation time begins to approach, if you are not able to travel with your pet, absence from our furry family members can be difficult and you may begin to feel guilty. To avoid stress on both parts, there are a few things you can do to emotionally prepare your...
We take pet safety very seriously, whether your dog is at Bark Avenue for doggie day camp, dog training, dog boarding, or dog grooming. Would you know what to do if your dog had an emergency? The last thing you would want is to be scrambling for medical supplies....
Beacon Academy Students at South Elgin High School Get Real World Experience, Creating Commercials for Bark Avenue Daycamp Bark Avenue Daycamp’s Owner and President, Michelle Sarwas, had the unique experience of being able to work with Beacon Academy, which is...
When choosing a new dog for your family, it can be overwhelming with so many different breeds of dog out there, and dog trainers can be the best resource when making this big decision. A dog in your home is one of life’s greatest joys! But caring for a dog is a...
At some point, you may want to add a second dog to your family. And just as it is important to be intentional in introducing your dog to a new baby, the same intentionality should be present when bringing home another dog or puppy. Whether you acquire another puppy or...
As dog trainers, we recommend that dogs get ample exercise each day to ensure they are burning off extra energy. Dog parks can be inviting because of the wide-open space, play, and socialization, but they can also be dangerous places when you don’t know the...
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and at Bark Avenue Daycamp, we want to ensure our dog boarding, dog training, doggie daycamp, and dog grooming clients are aware of what heartworm disease is, what the warning symptoms are, and how to test for, how to treat and...
