The Dogs of Bark Avenue By Cache Lubanski

Meet Idgie Idgie is a very sweet, loving, obedient, and gentle dog. She always enjoys going on walks, and getting a good head scratch. She’ll shake for a treat any chance she gets. She walks very well on a leash, and is always happy to meet new dogs. Idgie is a wonderful customer greeter when she’s out in the lobby, and she is very patient with everyone, even when the puppies try and lick her face.

Meet Freda Freda is a sweet, loving, loyal, and playful girl. She loves being in the playroom with the other dogs. She can make friends with just about anyone! Freda is very charming; she has mastered the art of the puppy dog face. There is no doubt that Freda absolutely loves going on walks, and she usually walks very well on a leash. But she’s still learning that even though she’s excited, she doesn’t have to pull when she see’s new dogs. Freda can win her way into anyone's heart! Its hard to imagine Bark Avenue with out her..

Meet Ella Ella is a sweet, and slobbery gentle giant. She loves getting a good scratch or playing a game of fetch. Even though she’s big, Ella is gentle with dogs big and small! She loves to go on walks and stretch her legs with her sister Zoe. Sometimes she forgets that she isn’t a small lap dog, so you may find her trying to lean on you every once in a while. Ella may be a little shy at first but once you give her a nice scratch on the back she’ll stay by your side forever!

Meet Zoe Zoe is a sweet, calm Great Dane. She loves treats, and walks. Meeting new people is her favorite thing on the walks with her sister. She isn’t always too fond of the puppies that try and give her lots of kisses, but a scratch on the head will always make it up to her.

Meet Henry Henry is a playful, energetic and outgoing dog. He is the “Top Dog” in the pack, and I think he knows it! Henry loves to be the center of attention so he can entertain the others. His favorite trick is jumping over the gate before a walk. He loves going on walks to get rid of his energy, plus he likes smelling all the trees too. Henry walks well on a leash, and is still learning that dogs outside Bark Avenue can still be his friends too. He is just a funny, goofy, and charismatic dog.

Meet Sydney Loving, sweet, and funny, Sydney is shy at first but once she warms up to you, she’ll never leave your side. She loves playing ball, and having a treat before her walk. Sydney always enjoys going on walks, and is beginning to understand that she doesn’t have to bark at the dogs that walk past. I love seeing how much progress she has made since she first arrived at Bark Avenue! Sydney is a wonderful, and goofy dog, and she’s a great pack member!

Meet Millie Millie is energetic, playful, and outgoing. She loves to play with her puppy friends all day. Her favorite game to play is fetch. Sometimes she can be a little troublemaker, but she really just loves having fun! Millie likes going on walks, but mostly because she gets to meet new dogs. She will always sit for a treat, and she will thank you in kisses.

Meet Ginger Sweet, loving, loyal, and goofy. Ginger is a very outgoing puppy. She loves to give kisses, and run around in the playroom. Fetch is her favorite game. Ginger is always playful and keeps all the dogs energized. A good belly scratch is her weakness. She always loves going on walks mostly because she gets lots compliments on her cute puppy face!

Meet Tiki Crazy! You always know when Tiki and his sister Stormy are in the building! But behind all of the barks is a sweet dog. He absolutely loves playing fetch, he would do it all day if he could. He likes going on walks with his sister. Despite his craziness, Tiki and Stormy always walks well on a leash, and they’re always up for meeting new dogs. And just like the others, he’ll never say no to a treat! Tiki and his sister are truly a dynamic duo.

Meet Stormy Just like Tiki, Stormy is a crazy dog! But underneath she is a very loving girl. She loves to just hang out with all the other dogs in the playroom. Stormy loves being with her brother on walks. Sometimes Tiki and Stormy are so occupied with each other that they don’t even notice the other dogs that walk by them. But all together Stormy is a sweet, and crazy dog!

Meet Hobbs Hobbs is a fun, loving, and adorable puppy. He always likes to make people happy, and play games with the others. He loves fetch, and just hanging out with all the dogs. Hobbs enjoys his walks, and loves meeting new people with their dogs. Give him a nice head scratch and you’ll become his new best friend!

Meet Sammy Sweet, brave, and shy. But don’t doubt her, she is a big dog in a small body and she isn’t afraid to keep some of the big dogs in line. She loves going on walks with Leo, she even shares her treats with him. Sammy will show you that even though she’s small, she can keep up with the big dogs.

Meet Leo Leo is cute, sweet, and charismatic. He loves to go on walks with his sister Sammy. He’s always happy to greet new people, and their dogs. His under bite might just be his most adorable feature. Leo likes to play ball every now and again, but mostly he loves to prance around the playroom with his head held high. And when it’s time for his walk, he will never forget to grab a treat on the way out.

Meet Maya Maya is just full of love! She has the ability to make anybody feel loved. She is very social so on walks she will always go up to everyone and say hello. Maya will always be happy if you give her a back scratch. She just loves being with people, and people love being with her! If you’re having a bad day, make sure you get your daily dose of Maya because she will always brighten your day.

Meet Walter Walter is a crazy, go lucky, bouncy dog. He’ll always jump up and get your attention. On walks Walter loves to say hello to the other dogs, and smell all the bushes that he can. Walter and Millie are partners in crime. When those two troublemakers are together you never know what to expect! But behind all the antics, Walter really just loves having fun. The one thing you will never forget about him is his bark. You’ll always know Walter is in the room because when he barks… you won’t miss it!

Meet Hoover Calm, cute, and sweet. Hoover likes to just hang out in the dog beds outside the playroom. He may seem a little slow but don’t be fooled… he and his dad go on 3 mile walks every day. When he’s not walking, you will find him fast asleep on his favorite dog bed.

Meet Spirit Loving, cute, and sweet. Spirit is a very people oriented dog. She is always so sweet to all the people she meets on her walks. Spirit loves to be scratched, especially behind her ears. Puppy kisses aren’t always her favorite so she always lets us know when she’s ready to come out of the playroom and have a rest.

Meet Bandit Bandit is a sweet, goofy, and social boy. He loves to chase balls, and play tug of war. Bandit also loves going on walks and making friends with the new dogs he meets. He is a very sweet boy and loves to make all the dogs in the playroom feel welcome. He is kind to everyone he meets. Bandit will always sit nice for a treat, and will greet everyone with a wagging tail.

Meet Gypsy Gypsy is a very funny, and goofy boy. He is very playful, and loves to run with the other dogs. Fetch is his all-time favorite. Sometimes he gets so consumed in chasing the ball that he forgets where he’s going and runs into a wall. He always has his tongue out of the side of his mouth which tells the other dogs he’s ready to have fun!

Meet Calvin There is never a day where Calvin is in the playroom without a ball in his mouth. He loves to just lay on the playroom floor and chew on a ball. And if you do get the ball out of his mouth, he’s always ready for a game of fetch. Calvin also loves to carry sticks in his mouth during his walk.

Meet Zoe Zoe is a big dog in a little body. She is always happy to meet new people, and dogs. And even though she is small, if she thinks one of the dogs has crossed the line she will always let them know! Zoe loves to be held. Her other favorite activity is sun bathing in the playroom. Courage is her middle name! She is never afraid to make sure the other dogs know she isn’t a toy. But underneath all the attitude she is just a wonderful, and sweet girl.

Meet Bailey Bailey is an adorable, and shy dog. When she warms up to you she’ll teach you that she loves to be pet. Bailey is very sensitive but she just wants to make people happy, even if she’s shy around them. She is a little anxious when he meets new dogs, but she is still kind to them. Bailey is just a very sweet, and sensitive girl who wants to make people happy!

Meet Lulu Lulu is a cute ball of energy! She will gladly run in circles around the playroom as long as you let her. Lulu absolutely loves all the dogs and greets them with wet kisses. She is always happy to go on walks because she makes friends with everyone she meets. Lulu definitely brings a new level of energy to Bark Avenue which is why she is so loveable!

Meet Duke In summary, a big sweetheart. Duke absolutely loves being with the other dogs! Duke is always happy playing fetch, or just hanging out. He loves playing keep away with his friend Lulu! Duke is a very charming boy and he will always greet people with a wagging tail. He makes lots of friends on walks, dog and human. Duke may give off the tough guy look but he is really just a sweet teddy bear.

Meet Chloe Chloe is a shy, quiet, nice, and observant dog. She mostly just likes to hang out by herself in the playroom. But she is still friendly to the other dogs, she’ll even kindly decline their offer to play ball with them. On walks Chloe likes to smell all the bushes, and walk through the grass. She is a little shy when she meets new dogs but she’ll always be a good sport about it.

Meet Fred Fred is a very cute, sweet, well- behaved dog. Just like any dog, Fred loves food so it’s no surprise he’ll always sit nice for a treat. He will never say no to a head scratch unless its lunch time, then his priority is 100% food based. Fred loves to see other dogs on walks, and he is always a very good on his walks. He is a very lovely boy and he’s a great pack member!

Those are only a few of all the amazing dogs here at Bark Avenue. Each dog is unique and they all bring something special to the group. I am so happy that I have gotten to hang out so many of them for the past few months. They are all truly special!

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