Bend Barks & Rec

04/23/2026

30 minutes can change everything
✅ Better behavior
✅ Better sleep
✅ Happier dog

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a reminder that fresh air, movement, and time outside aren’t just good for us, they’re essential for our dogs, too 🌎🐾

As the weather warms up, regular exercise keeps your dog healthy, happy, and balanced. A tired dog is a happy dog and a well-behaved one.

Let Bend Barks & Rec bring the run to you. Because every day is a good day for fresh air, wagging tails, and a little extra adventure

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04/21/2026

Your dog doesn’t care what day it is…
They just want to MOVE
We make sure they get what they need—every time

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04/20/2026

We’re taking a short pause this week 💛
Drop a photo of your dog enjoying spring weather 👇

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04/19/2026

📢 Rec Report is Out! 🐾

Earth Day is almost here 🌎 and it’s the perfect reminder—fresh air, movement, and routine matter for our dogs too.

As the weather warms up, your dog isn’t just ready for more exercise… they need it. After a slower winter, building back strength and stamina safely is key to a happy, balanced pup.

A tired dog = a calm, healthy dog.
Let’s make this season their best one yet.

04/18/2026

Weekend plans? Hiking, breweries, patios…
Everything’s better with a calm dog by your side

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04/17/2026

Friendly heads up
We’ll be closed April 19–25 and back soon with fresh energy!

04/17/2026

Do they like it?
No. They LOVE it!!

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04/15/2026

Filed your taxes? ✔️
Now let’s take care of your dog 🐾

Because nothing says relief like a calm, happy pup at home

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04/15/2026

Spring reminder 🌷
Mental stimulation is just as important as physical movement.

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04/15/2026

🥰💭💓

Dogs replay their favorite moments while they sleep, often returning to the people and routines that shape their day. Their dreams mirror real life with surprising precision.

Here’s how it actually works.

When dogs enter REM sleep, their brains become highly active, producing patterns that closely resemble those seen during waking experiences. Researchers have observed sequences linked to movement, recognition, and response, suggesting dogs are not just resting but revisiting specific events. The small kicks, muffled barks, and twitching paws are physical traces of those internal replays.

What makes this more interesting is the emotional filter. Dogs do not appear to dream randomly. They tend to revisit interactions that carry meaning, especially moments tied to play, reward, or companionship. A familiar voice, a daily walk, the rhythm of time spent together. These are the experiences most likely to return.

Younger dogs and those with more stimulation during the day show more intense dream activity, reinforcing the idea that sleep helps organize memory and reinforce learning.

Even at rest, their attention circles back to what matters most.

For them, the day does not end when they fall asleep. It simply continues in another form.

04/14/2026

Tax week = stress 😵‍💫

Let us take ONE thing off your plate: your dog’s exercise