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Doggy Day Care

Learn all there is to know about Doggy Day Care and why it is a great choice for any family dog.
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Doggy Day Care

The Science and Joy of Muddy Play for Dogs

Autumn is on its way, and for dog owners, that can only mean one thing… muddy walks! At Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, we know that…

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Demystify Dog Crates

Let’s talk dog crates. The image of a dog in a crate often sparks strong reactions. It can look isolating, restrictive, or even punitive.

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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks

November the fifth may bring fun and fireworks for many, but for our furry friends, it can be terrifying. As the festive season approaches,…

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Why Winter Daylight is Essential for Your Dog

Just like humans, dogs need natural daylight and exercise to support their physical and mental health, especially during winter. As temperatures drop and daylight…

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Christmas Treat Recipes For Your Dog

If you want to give your dog some tasty home made Christmas treats this festive season let us help. Below are some dog-friendly recipes…

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Enrichment Games To Keep Your Dog Happy

Dog enrichment games are not only fun for them but a great way to create special bonds with their owners and carers. Creating games…

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Best Doggy Day Care

Choosing the best doggy day care is an important decision as any. Your furry best friend deserves nothing but the best and choosing the…

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Dog Walker vs Doggy Day Care

Many dogs who are left alone for long periods of time struggle with loneliness and boredom. This could end in unwanted destructive behaviour such as…

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Exploring Dog Friendly Brentwood

With our new Oak Lodge Farm doggy day care centre opening soon in Essex, we have taken a look at what…

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Exploring Dog Friendly Cobham

Cobham is a picturesque village with rolling hills, wooded areas and a blend of rural charm and modern amenities. It is no surprise it…

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The Importance of Puppy Day Care

Enrolling your puppy into puppy day care is an important part of their training journey.

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Doggy Day Care – All You Need To Know

Understanding what doggy day care is, the benefits of it and what to look for in a provider, can help you make an…

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It’s Bark to Bruce’s For Our Dogs

The back-to-school season is looming and it’s not just our kids that need to get back into a routine. Some of us may…

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The importance of dog socialisation!

Dog socialisation is one of the most important opportunities you can give your puppy. But, it doesn’t stop there! Dogs should be…

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Your dog’s first day at Bruce’s!

We’re super excited to welcome your dog for their first day at doggy day care. We’ve put together some of our top tips…

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Five reasons your dog can’t wait to return to day care

Covid-19 brought a challenging few months for everyone; dogs included. As we all welcome a return to some sort of normality, our dogs are…

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Key things to consider when choosing doggy day care

You’ve decided to send your dog to day care, you’ve spoken to friends and family, you’ve shopped around, and now it’s time to make…

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Doggy day care: yes or no?

A regular debate I find myself having with doggy (and non-doggy) people, is should I send my dog to day care? And as director of…

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