Bark Side of Midlothian

27/06/2026

Gooooooob morning bark siders! Love O & T 🐾 getting it in early today with plenty of water and mini breaks before it gets too warm. Remember UK dogs are NOT conditioned to these temperatures and need extra care and support in hot weather 🥵- advocate for them. dogwalkingservices

26/06/2026

Please, please look out for your furry friends in this heat. One day without a walk is better than life without them 🐾

🐶☀️ Heat Stroke in Dogs ☀️🐶

As temperatures rise, our dogs are at serious risk of heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency that can develop in minutes.

🚨 Watch for these warning signs:
- Excessive panting
- Drooling more than usual
- Bright red or pale gums
- Weakness or lethargy
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Disorientation or stumbling
- Collapse or seizures

Prevention Tips:
✅ Always provide fresh water
✅ Walk dogs during cooler morning or evening hours/skip walking them over the next few days!
✅ Ensure access to shade and ventilation
✅ Never leave a dog in a parked car—even for a few minutes
✅ Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather

🆘 If you suspect heat stroke:
Move your dog to a cool, shaded area.
Offer small amounts of cool (not ice-cold) water.
Use cool, wet towels on the neck, chest, and paws.
Contact us immediately on 01721721293 (Peebles), 01899 220046 (Biggar).

Your dog won't lose fitness by missing a few days of walks, but they could suffer in high temperatures!

09/05/2026

Saturday crew feeling pretty today. 🐾💕

02/05/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE PART TWO!

Following on from last week’s update, we have more news to share. As you know, B is currently recovering from a torn cruciate and has hit a few bumps in the road with her recovery.

To make matters a bit more “ruff,” Emily has managed to join her on the injury list and will be heading for surgery on Tues 26th May to repair a ligament tear in her foot!

Because E and B are both a bit broken at the moment, we aren’t able to take on any new clients or additional walks while we focus on getting better. We’re taking this time to rest up properly so we can get back to our usual adventures as soon as possible.

Thank you so much for all the lovely messages after last week’s post, they’ve kept our spirits up while we’re feeling a bit sorry for ourselves! 🦴🩹.

🐾 Current Bookings: If this affects your upcoming sessions, we will be in touch with you directly very soon.

(p.s. image generated by AI, Emily’s hand is fine!)

26/04/2026

**IMPORTANT INFO**
Hi All,

Firstly, we want to apologise for being a little quieter over the last couple of weeks.

2 weeks ago, our big girl went for a routine operation for a snapped cruciate ligament. Unfortunately, this surgery failed causing a pretty nasty break in her leg and B to become very unwell.
Things were extremely uncertain for a little while but thanks to our wonderful Orthopedic Surgeon, Big B is finally home after another round of surgery (plus some more plates and pins).

B is on very strict crate rest and is demanding some extra TLC from us. This will likely be the case for the next few weeks whilst we ensure that this does not fail again.

Please bear with us whilst we make sure our girl gets back to her old self. We will get back to all enquiries as soon as we can, and will be in touch directly should there be any upset to our schedule.

Sam and Emily 🐾🐾

10/04/2026

Thank pups it's Friday!

05/03/2026

After a successful block last year, we are pleased to announce we are looking into launching another set of our ‘Puplings - Puppy Classes’ in Pathhead and wanted to gauge interest.

These would run either a Sunday afternoon or one evening during the week (hall and attendee availability pending) for five weeks consecutively. This class is suitable for dogs up to 6 months old.

Whilst super useful, we believe training should be about more than just treats. We focus on building a solid bond with your pup through use of food, play and confidence building activities whilst also giving you the tools to navigate the real world confidently. We recognise every dog is different and training is a journey where there is always more to learn.

The block would include:
✅ 4 x Practical Sessions: Focusing on the essentials: marker training/engagement, loose lead foundations, recall, and impulse control / calm behaviour. Plus how to proof and develop it further.
✅ 1 x Structured Training Walk: A final session where we take our skills out into the "wild" together to practice in a real world setting.
✅ Small Class Sizes: To ensure everyone (human and pup!) gets the support they need. Max 4 dogs.
✅ Access to a new Bark Side puppy community on WhatsApp for ongoing support and tips.

Investment: £100 for the full 5-week block.

We’re passionate about setting puppies up for success from the start. If this sounds like something you and your pup would love to join, please drop a "Yes!" or a 🐾 in the comments below or submit on our website here (https://www.barksideofmidlothian.co.uk/register-interest) so we can look at securing dates.

Whilst you’re there, check out a couple of our previous graduate pictures below!

Thank you,

Bark Side of Midlothian Team 🐶✨

08/02/2026

I’ll be honest, it’s taken time for me to bond with Bliss. Not every dog is the same, and they certainly don’t all respond to training in the same way.
Bliss is high-drive and, unfortunately, carries a huge stigma in society. While she’s food-motivated, she loves her ball and distractions even more. This has pushed us to work harder to find what truly fulfils her and how to train her effectively. She’s taught us so much, and she is still very much a work in progress!
Bullies are real characters with massive hearts and strong minds. They are so eager to please when you provide the right outlets, rules, and boundaries.
Want to find out more about how we train Bliss and our other dogs? Drop us a DM to start your own training journey 🐾

08/01/2026

A frosty one for the first Thursday Pup-der Club of the year.
Good to see they haven't forgotten anything over Christmas!

22/11/2025

Sunshine and friends makes for a perfect weekend 🐾🌄