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This is an introduction to Bark and Beau, and why their quick drying dog kit was developed

When I first created the Bark & Beau Dog Drying Kit, I wasn’t trying to reinvent the humble dog towel. I simply wanted to make drying Darcy after our wet and muddy adventures easier. Anyone who has tried to dry a dog who has absolutely no intention of standing still will probably understand where the idea came from! Trying to keep hold of a towel while simultaneously drying paws, legs, bellies and ears can quickly turn into a bit of a wrestling match, especially if your puppy

What if your dog loves getting wet, but hates the towel afterwards? We explore a gentler approach to drying and how small changes can help make the experience calmer for dogs who find handling difficult.

Proper towel drying is essential for maintaining your dogs skin and coat health. Explore expert guidance on gentle, effective towel drying techniques and discover how to elevate your drying routine with a Bark and Beau Drying Kit

If you’ve ever dried your dog with a normal 'human' bath towel (lets be honest, we have all done this), you’ll know the problem; the lingering wet dog smell that just won’t go away, even after the towel has been washed. But why does this happen? There is a reason, and it can be solved... Standard “human” towels are made with long, soft cotton fibres designed to be soft on our skin. While they feel great for us, they act like a magnet for dog hair. Visual comparison of normal

Doggy dryrobes are great, but they dont dry the whole dog. Find out why, in our blog post.

When I first started researching materials for our Bark and Beau Dog Drying Kit , I wasn’t keen on the idea of microfibre—and for good reason. The only microfibre I’d ever come across felt thin and, honestly, a bit cheap. I assumed all microfibre was the same, and I couldn’t see how it would work for a high-quality dog drying towel. As it turns out, I was completely wrong. What I didn’t realise at the time is that microfibre comes in different densities (measured in GSM—grams