Talk Bark

05/09/2026

5 signs your dog needs to start trailing 🐾

How many apply to you? Let me know in the comments, and if you're already trailing, tell me what surprised you the most.

01/09/2026

Are you a groomer or do you know anyone who’s a groomer? The Dog House Irthlingborough is hiring 🐶 Feel free to share.

✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨

🐾 Could YOU be the next groomer to join The Dog House Grooming Salon Irthlingborough 🐾

An exciting opportunity has become available for one lucky person to join our multi-award-winning salon and become part of our friendly, close-knit team!

We’re looking for a talented, passionate, qualified groomer to work on a self employed basis, giving you the opportunity to welcome in your own clients aswell as our own while enjoying the support of an established, experienced team.

Working alongside groomers with years of experience, you’ll continue to develop your skills in a professional, friendly environment where high standards and animal welfare always come first.

We’re looking for someone who has:
- A minimum of 1 year’s professional dog grooming experience
- Passion for producing high quality grooms
- Excellent dog handling skills with a calm, caring approach
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a close-knit team
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Reliability, motivation, and a willingness to continue learning

If you’re ready to take the next step in your grooming career and join an award winning salon, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 To apply, please send your CV, a little about yourself, and photos of your grooming work via Facebook Messenger or email us at [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be the perfect fit! ❤️🐾

27/08/2026

Tracking down a person using scent alone may just be the missing piece for your dog. Seriously.

The 3-week Intro to Trailing & Tracking course is back this September - three Sundays, no experience needed, and all dogs, irrespective of quirks, are welcome.

Head to www.talkbark.co to grab your space or drop me a message for any questions.

26/08/2026

What’s one thing about your dog that never fails to make you smile? Tell me in the comments. Happy International Dog day 🐾💜

22/08/2026

If walks aren't enough for your dog, or perhaps a bit too much - they need to get sniffing 🐶

Here's what's on in August-September. Head to www.talkbark.co for full details and to book.

🕵🏻‍♀️ Scentwork - 1-to-1 courses
Suitable for any level, including complete beginners.

‧ Mondays | 7th Sept-12th Oct @ 6.30 pm or 8.30 pm
‧ Wednesdays | 9th Sept - 14th Oct @ 8.30 pm
‧ Fridays | 11th Sept - 9th Oct @ 5.30 pm

🕵🏻‍♀️ Scentwork - Single/Taster sessions
There are a number of single/taster sessions available throughout August and September - see availability on www.talkbark.co.

🐕 Trailing/Tracking (Group sessions)
Suitable for any level, including complete beginners.

· 30th August | Hall Park, Rushden
· 15th September | Irchester Country Park
· 20th September | Rushden (Urban)
· 26th September | Hall Park, Rushden

Psst... There's also a new intro course starting end of September!

🐾 Tracking - 1-to-1 sessions
Suitable for any level, including complete beginners.

Available Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons.

👉 Book via www.talkbark.co or drop me a message.

18/08/2026

“I can’t believe he did that” words both Sharon, Jinn’s human, and I said after he’d finished the search. We did this search to practice working in a busier setting, but even I couldn’t have predicted a VERY loud motorbike passing just as he was narrowing in on the hide.

He may look like a very confident cocker spaniel to you, but he wasn't always like this (read his story under the 'Dogs talking back' highlight on my profile). He was nervous, sensitive and lacking confidence when he started scentwork about 6 months ago. Sharon has put in so much work with him and I love watching their bond. it was a special moment of pride yesterday (for both of us) seeing him work through all the noise and distractions 💜