Our Paw-some recommendations for your furry friend
At Bernedoodles of Wales, we believe every dog deserves the best. We've personally tried and tested a range of products and services to bring you only the best quality recommendations. Discover useful information and trusted choices for your beloved companion.
Products we trust and love
From nutritious food to engaging toys and comfortable bedding, we've put various dog products through their paces. Our recommendations are based on personal experience, ensuring your dog gets nothing less than the gold standard.
Products
Church Products - I love their air cushioned webbed leads, There soft to hold but very strong, They also last years.
There multi position double end leads are my favourite, Great for training but also road walks, Their very reasonably priced too. www.churchproductsuk.co.uk
Dog Friendly Co - If you are looking for a Harness, I have used this company and their front ring harness is great, For a smooth trouble free walk, Almost instantly corrects pulling. www.dogfriendly.com
TEMU - I promise I have not lost my marbles, My dogs love a Jambone and you can buy all sizes in bulk for significantly less on Temu, Also buffalo ears, Rabbit ears and a few other natural type treats, Sometimes delivery takes longer but it will save you a few pounds.
Services that go the extra mile
Finding reliable and high-quality service providers can be a challenge. We share our experiences with grooming, training, and veterinary services that meet our exacting standards, because your dog's well-being is paramount.
The Welsh Underdogs
Trainer
Met this lady to discuss some issues I was having, Sometimes a fresh set of eyes help, I Found his informative, Focused on positivity, An her approach teaches techniques that can easily be expanded to progress to a higher level of obedience.
Most certainly the type of person I want interacting with my dog.
Can be found on Facebook.
M Paw West
Groomer
Sheena is amazing, It takes a brave groomer to collect my pack and groom them out each month, Yet she does it with a smile every time.
My Bernedoodles have different requirements depending on their generation, She tackles them all and is happy to follow my instructions which if you own a doodle, You may find that grooms seem to always want to clip off.
Again she can be found via her Facebook page.
Pembrokeshire Canine pregnancy and scanning services
Ultra sound
We met Gentle as she preformed a slightly late ultra sound for us, She was very helpful and full of information, Took the time to show my children the ultra sound and explain the skeleton to them and the heart, Daisy was an absolute fidget but she persevered.
She also accommodated coming to my home.
Certainly will call on her again in the future.
Quality you can trust
Dog Food: Oh yes that old chestnut, My advice is simple, Choose what fits your budget, Choose a food with minimal ingredients, High quality meat contents and hypoallergenic.
I Personally settled on Forthglade Cold Pressed Kibble, Cold pressed means that the food does not swell in the stomach like normal kibbles, This makes it gentler on the digestive system, It is an 80/20 formula and even my fussy princess loves it, They have a range of flavours and bag sizes and its not too expensive.
When you choose your own food a big breed will develop better on a quality diet, It helps with bone growth and a puppy can hold a few extra pounds until they mature.
The less listed ingredients the better!
A few I have looked at feel they have a good balance:
AATU - PEDIGREE CORE - PURIZON - BARKING HEADS - EDEN - WOLFWORTHY - FURGUSON - AKELA - ORIJEN
Treats: Natural is better!
I won't lie, If my gang are given a Jambone, They love them, However they are packed with additives and calorific.
Hollings are a brand that are very well priced, They sell all sorts, beef curls, furry rabbit eats (great natural wormer and teeth cleaner), pigs ears, sprats and so much more, All much better for your dog than those Jambones I mentioned.
RAWHIDE IS AN ABSOLUTE NO!!, Rawhide takes days or more to digest and until then it is sat fermenting in your dogs gut, Growing bacterias and creating gases that can result in a medical emergency and the need for removal, Why it is still available to buy is beyond me but please do not feed it to your pets.
Toys: Don't bother with puppy toys, Puppies grow so fast, they will be destroyed in no time, Buy for a large dog, These will last in to adulthood.
dogs like a variety of textures and flavoured nylon bones are great for teething, You can chill them in warmer weather also.
My pack personally favour toys that make crinkling sounds and balls, rubber balls, tennis balls, balls with tabs to carry them.