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next social event to be announced June 2013
 
 
dental clinic May 20, 2013
 
We're happy to be offering anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for cats and dogs! Email us or call 604-647-2275 to book your free consultation.
 
Did you know that periodontal disease is the most common disease that pets develop? 80 to 85% of dogs and cats have some degree of infection. Our cleanings are performed with ultrasonic professional dental instruments while holding your pet in our laps or as a two person team while one holds and the other cleans. 
 
Here are some great before and after photos of the procedure.
 
puppy classes May & June 2013

We are so excited to be offering training classes in our boutique! Cost is $165 (plus hst) for each course and it includes six classes. Next set of classes start:

Puppy Preschool:

* Thursday April 25th FULL

* Wednesday June 5th 7-8pm

FUNdamentals:

June to be announced

Clicks 'n' Tricks:

June to be announced

Potential Unleashed: 

* Sunday May 26th

Put your pawprint here for more details on the puppy classes!

To register for these puppy classes, please call us at 604-647-2275 or
email us.


past events

mother's day tea pawty, 2013

Thank oyu for attending! 

 

 
 
She held you when you were little more than a teacup of fluff. 
She's your walker, caterer, and caretaker. 
She loves you unconditionally. 
She's dog's best friend: she's Mom!

 

 

 

 

Valentine's pawty! 2013

Thursday February 14th is our "I Love My Dog Pawty" from 5-7 pm filled with lots of doggie licks and wags.  Of course best dressed for most "heart flair" will be awarded our grand prize of: pampered pooch spa grooming and basket of valentine goodies. Super yummy treats for pets and parents!

christmas pawty, december 2012

Put your pawprint here for all the great pictures! 
Here are the winter wonderland photos!

 

howl-o-ween pawty, october 31st 2012

Put your pawprint here for all the great pictures! 

 
 
fashion show, September 2012
 
So much fun was had! We raised $175.00 for SAINTS. Thanks for making a difference in a dog's life!
Put your pawprint here for all the great pictures! 
 
 
spaw + daycare launch pawty, June 2012
 
Thanks to everyone who joined our grand opening pawty in celebration of the brand new spaw + daycare! Check out a few pics featuring a few of our canine clients, as well as Diane Major demonstrating doggie massage for interested partygoers. For more pawty pics, put your pawprint here!
 
itty bitty tea pawty, 2012
 
All dogs under 5 pounds are cordially invited to barking babies™ Itty Bitty Tea Party. We send puppy kisses to the big dogs; but this one's for the li'l ones!

Join us Tuesday, March 27th from 6 - 8pm for mini sandwiches and tea by Celestial Catering, plus itty bitty treats. It'll be hats off to the dog wearing the most creative topper; Best Hat will win a $40 gift certificate!

Please RSVP to: info@barkingbabies.com or 604.647.bark (2275).
We'll be taking a $10 donation at the door for SAINTS.
 

 
 
 
holiday pawty Wednesday December 7th, 2011, 6-8pm
 
Deck the Halls with us!
 
We've decked the halls with treats and toys 
Tis the season that's full of joy
Don your dog's most festive apparel
To win a $100 Gift Certificate while we sing carols!
See the hot chocolate and howliday treats
We'll strike the harp from 6 'til 8 with seasonal beats
Follow us in merry measure
While we celebrate the howliday's best fashion treasures!

We'll be taking a $10 donation at the door for the
Senior Animals in Need Today Society. 

Please RSVP to
info@barkingbabies.com or 604.647.bark   
It's going to be a great time filled with merry cheer! Enjoy hot chocolate; yummy goodies for all; doggie meet and greet; contest for "most festive outfit"; Charles Zuckermann photography and lots of fun time with our barking babies™.
 

howl-o-ween pooch pawty October, 2011

Thanks for attending, it was so much fun that even CBC news cae by! See video here - scroll to end.

Fun door prizes, snacks, and grand prize winner was Signoire as a very scary spider! Pictures up soon. He won a custom portrait by Pamela Hudson! 

"fall for fashion gala" September, 2011

Thanks for attending! We raised over $600.00 for A Better Life Dog Rescue!!!!!!

Door pirzes through out the night, delicious wine tasting and our grand prize draw of a custom one-of-a-kind hand painted portrait of your barking baby valued at $1000.00 curtesy of Felicity Don "Portrait Painter of Pets" - sample of work.

 
 

 

itty bitty tea party July, 2011

Thanks for attending! We gave away prizes for the Best Dressed while guests were treated to tea and crumpets. 
We raised $75.00 for A Better Life Dog Rescue.

 

spring fashion show March 26, 2011
 
 
Thanks for attending - it was a huge success!! Thank you to all our models ;)
 
 
Vancouver Observer article
Put your pawprint here for pictures
 
 
 

love is in the air! February, 2011

Be our Valentine Sunday, February 13th!

 

While we celebrate the special bond with our pets, Pamela MacKenzie who rescues dogs from high-kill shelters around the US will be bringing her brood of adoptable adorables in search of their forever home. We've already welcomed Mr. Pickles, a 3lb, 3-year-old Chihuahua from a puppy mill in Oregon into our home and our little Georgie couldn't be more thrilled to have a new brother!
 
Thank you for attending! Put your pawprint here for pictures.

 

christmas pawty December, 2010  

Thank you for attending our Christmas Pawty Tuesday December 14th! So many parents and their "kids" came to celebrate the holidays with us!

Put your pawprint here for pictures.
 
 
Get Dasher and Dancer, plus Prancer and Vixen
On over to barking babies™ all a-glisten..
Dress in your holiday best, for the pooch with the most holiday flair
Will win your choice of any outfit for a new wardrobe extraordinaire.
Tuesday, December 14th from 6 - 8pm 
is the date to be here with you and yours dressed
For our tacky sweater contest.
It'll be a night filled with cheer and snow so white,
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
 
Please bring a donation for SAINTS - senior dogs in need! 
 
 

howl-o-ween pawty, October 2010

Our howl-o-ween pawty was a huge success. So many great costumes - on dogs and people!

Thank to all those who attended - put your pawprint here for pictures.

 

westend dog show August, 2010

barking babies™ was proud to sponsor the WestEnd Dog Show Saturday August 21st, 2010 at Nelson Park in Vancouver. We showcased our new fall fashions with our very own fashion show!
 

summer social July 14th, 2010

Thank to all those who attended - put your paw print here for pictures.

 

spring social April, 2010

Celebrate spring with a pawsh party!
We had a great social event - thank you to all those who attended!
 

pawty

 

dog sleding team! February 2010

During the Olympics, Canada's Northern House was downtown Vancouver to educate the world on the rich heritage of our part of the country. barking babies™ was proud to host an authentic dog sled team, part of the Canada's North team!

Comprised of five Malamute Huskies and two mushers, this stunning team of dogs was stationed outside the store on February 15th & 19th.

Follow along on
Canada's North twitter page to get updates.

 

christmas pawty! over $500.00 dontated to SAINTS rescue!

Get festive Wednesday, December 16th as we celebrate the holidays with cheer and tasty treats! From 6 - 9pm, 1188 homer st. will be serving cider, snacks & hot chocolate for puppy parents, while the dogs enjoy dishes prepared with love by the elves at barking babies™.

Santa's sack of activities for the evening includes a dog photographer on hand to snap your little Snoopy in a Christmas outfit--from Santa suits to Reindeer hats--in front of the Christmas tree, as well as 5 stockings stuffed with Christmas presents for door prizes!

Tickets are $10/person and 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Senior Animals In Need Today Society. Please bring a donation of blankets, treats or toys for SAINTS, to be a Santa to an animal in need. Visit their
website for a Wish List of food.

Put your pawprint here for pictures.

 

howl-o-ween pooch party October, 2009

Bring your costume crazed pooches & celebrate HOWL-O-WEEN with us
Date & Time: Wednesday October 28th, from 6:00- 7:00 pm, 1188 Homer St.

Put you pawprint here for pictures.

"mutts love glitter" September, 2009

On Septembr 30th Glitter Gall was a success! Put your pawprint here for pictures!

 

itty bitty birthday bash June, 2009

On Wednesday, June 17th, 2009, so many wonderful friends helped us celebrate our Yorkie Fashion Director, Tallulah Belle's 4th Birthday.
 
We served our custom drink, the Lu-wow!, homemade mini-meatballs and maximum fun. Nicole won for the best dressed dog!
To see photos of the event, click here!
 
Here's the awesome meatball recipe:
 
1 lb ground turkey
2 carrots finely grated
1 tspn garlic powder
1 egg - beaten
1/2 cup green beans finely chopped
3/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs 
 
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F, combine all ingredients - mix thoroughly! Roll into mini-meatballs, place on cookie sheet, and bake until golden brown.
 
Let 'em cool before the dogs go kookoo on them! 
 

must love dogs event November, 2008

The event was a HUGE success! On November 12th, 2008, hundreds of single dog lovers and their dogs met up at BCSPCA's 1st annual singles' charity event. barking babies™ hosted a fashion show that was a smash hit! Put your pawprint here for pictures!

the 4th annual howl-o-ween pooch party

barking babies™ once again threw down with our in-store howl-o-ween bash. A crazy herd of fur-babies got all dressed up and came by the boo-tique to mingle and party with their mommies and daddies. As usual, there were free treats for tricks! A pair of Dachshunds in hotdog costumes was voted best costume, and there were 2nd and 3rd place winners too. Pictures can be found here!

 

pampered pooch fashion show

barking babies™ held it's 3rd annual Pampered Pooch Fashion Show at the Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show at BC Place and the event was a success! Thank you to all the celebrities, especially Steven Shelling and Fred Lee for being our guest emcees and to all our dashing dog models for knockin em' dead on the catwalk!

chihuahua paw-taaaay!

The 2nd of our breed-specific appreciation parties for all the Chihuahua addicts in our barking babies™ family was GREAT! Thank you to all the fantastic Chihuahua owners and their dogs that participated an had el fantastico time. It was loco! See the party here!

yorkie paw-taaaay!

The first of our breed-specific appreciation parties for all the Yorkie addicts in our barking babies™ family was terrier-tastic! Thank you to all of the fantastic Yorkie owners and their dogs that participated and had a GREAT time with us. That many Yorkies filling one space was like a herd of sugared-up children running in every direction looking for fun and excitement.See the party here!

 

pampered pooch fashion shows

Colin and Justin from HGTV's Colin and Justin's Home Heist hosted the barking babies™ 2nd annual Vancouver Home Show Pampered Pooch Fashion Show. Thank you to all the celebrities and their dogs who participated to help us raise some much needed funds for the BCSPCA.
See the 2007 show here! 

See highlights of the 2006 show here!

 

2007 howl-o-ween party

Thanks to our great family of barking babies™ doggies and parents, plus our appearance on City TV's Breakfast Television that morning, our Howl-OOOOO-Ween Pooch Party on October 31st was a smashing success! About 50 costumed canines partied with each other and snacked on amazing organic treats.
 
Congratulations to Lola and her mommy for winning our $100 gift certificate. Check out the party here!