Organized group walks have helped many dogs and their owners gain confidence as walking with other dogs and people gives off positive vibes for socially correct behaviour. Little dogs become less timid and nervous around big dogs and the big dogs are more tolerant with the small fries. Meeting other people and dogs during our group walk is a more pleasant task for fearful dogs as they are with a group that they are comfortable with. Group walks are a great preparation for those who like to participate in charity walkathons–your dog will walk like a pro as you will have gained experience of walking with a group.
We meet Saturdays & Sundays at 11:30 inside or at the front of Masters ‘n DOGS Westboro. We start our walk by 11:45 and we are back by 12:30. Water and treats are on us upon your return.

“Walk this way!” with mastersndogs.ca

354 Richmond Rd,  in Westboro Village between Lululemon & MEC  613.792.3711

*Note: even if it rains, we’ll still be doing the portraits! Liz will just be inside the store instead of under the tent so still come out!!*

BARKin’ Westboro Awoofs at Westfest!
Bark & Fitz outdoor booth
June 11th & 12th, 2011

Join photographer Liz Bradley in our red carpet area for the Best Dog Awoofs. You decide what your dog is best at and find a movie, series or tv show that he/she can star in. We will have a press wall, trophy and accessories for your dog as he/she receives the award & goody bag.

Here are some sample Awoofs
Shiraz: Best Howling in Home Alone
Stella Artois: Best Begging in Guess who’s Coming to Dinner
Wellington: Best scoot out the front door in Escape from Alcatraz
Paddington: Best Jump & Fly in Superman the movie

The $20 fee includes a donation to B.A.R.K. rescue, a finished digital print of the ceremony, a nail clip for your dog (or coupon to redeem at a later date), a ‘thanks for donating doggy bag’ and a raffle ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes from Ottawa Dog Blog, Elizabeth&Jane Photography and Bark & Fitz Westboro.

Hope to see you there!
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Feeding your dog or cat a balanced all natural fresh food diet, is as convenient as serving a bowl of kibble.

The freezers at Bark & Fitz Westboro are well stocked with Nature’s Variety raw meat patties and a vast assortment of Canine Life baked muffins.

Canine Life muffins uses only the finest, 100% human grade and organic ingredients in the quantities that your dog requires. With proteins like ground beef, chicken, turkey, veal, lamb, ostrich, venison, salmon, tuna or pollack, this allows you to choose from a variety of ingredients. For green veggies they offer broccoli, green beans & zucchini and for orange, carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut or acorn squash.
B&F Westboro stocks the frozen complete muffins in packages of 6 or 20 and we also stock the dry Health Food Pre-Mix: that includes all dry ingredients. You add the meat, vegetables, apple, egg, oil, water and bake.

Visit our store for a free sample and chat with our  knowledgeable staff about what is best when it comes to feeding your dog or cat.

354 Richmond Rd in Westboro Village between Mountain Equipment Coop & Lululemon Athletica 613.792.3711

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Dexter one of our staff dogs is featured here on his owner's very own umbrella!

The UrbanDogPhotog Sue Bird will be at Bark & Fitz Westboro Monday & Tuesday evenings May 30th & 31st for a Custom Umbrella Photo Shoot session so you can have your very own dog(s) on an umbrella. The $113 sitting fee includes taxes, one custom umbrella, an 8X8 finished print and a $10 donation to B.A.R.K. rescue.

Monday May 30th is all booked up but there are a few spots left for Tuesday between 6:00 & 8:30 PM. Please call or email us to reserve your session now so you are not disappointed. You may have more than one dog featured on your umbrella. 613.792.3711 or ottawa@barkandfitz.com
Bark & Fitz Westboro, 354 Richmond Rd, near MEC & lululemon

WALK WITH A PACK @ THE PIT: May 1st, 15th, 29th & June 5th

Starting in May, on designated Sundays from 10:00 to 11:00am, meet B&F Westboro’s manager Dave Loney (proud owner of Prince, Trouble & Brutus) at Bruce Pit.

You and your dog(s) will walk the trails with an organized group to encourage proper “walking on leash” with other dogs & humans. Off leash play time will be optional at the end of the walk and Dave will have plenty of treats as well as poop pick up bags on hand. Our first goal with these organized walks will be to form a Bark & Fitz team for BARK Rescue’s annual walkathon held this year at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday, June 12th.

DOG SOCIAL CLUBS @ Bark & Fitz Westboro

Back by popular demand are the Dog Social Clubs with Bark & Fitz Westboro. We’re planning April & May in-door socials as we continue to muddle through the chilly spring weather. Westboro in-store dog socials are designed for dogs to hang out with dogs of similar breed or size under the watchful eye of their owners. Our in-store socials are held on weekday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Taste testing our gourmet food and treats for our canine club members is provided, sniff and play time is a given. Special guests, toy testing/sharing, Good Dog Wall photo booth and $5 nailclips for B.A.R.K. rescue just to name a few of the activities that we are planning on having (but not necessarily all at the same time).

To register with our Dog Social Clubs, email Stella Social with your name, dog’s name, breed description, month & year of birth, along with their favourite treat & food. Stella will write back with what Social Club your dog belongs to and when the next social is. In-door socials at the store are $5 per family. Proceeds will be donated to B.A.R.K. rescue and will include the nailclip, treat & food tasting.

APRIL/MAY DOG SOCIALS

• Wednesday April 20th: Large Breed Pups
• Tuesday April 26th: Smug Pugs
• Wednesday April 27: Stella’s Doxie Social
• Wednesday May 4th: Fab Labs & Retrievers
• Tuesday May 10th: Small Fry Pups
• Wednesday May 11th: Medium Dog Combos
• Tuesday May 17th: Small Fries
• Wednesday May 18th: Danes & Dogs who are Great
• Tuesday May 24th: Smug Pugs
• Wednesday May 25th: Large Breed Pups
• Tuesday May 31st: Stella’s Doxie Social