People often claim that their dog is like their baby. Like a baby, a dog is totally dependent on you, and you want the best for your pet. That's why Dona Colatriano established Bark Ave. with her mother, Linda Green. This store carries high quality, top-of-the line, all-natural dog food with human grade ingredients. And of course, better quality dog food means healthier dogs. All the manufacturers that Dona deals with are established in the industry and have been around for many decades, like Fromm, which opened in 1939. Bark Ave. also carries Honest Kitchen, Verus, Natura and several of Natura's varieties like California Natural and Evo. "I trust my manufacturers because I know their food contains high quality ingredients," says Dona. "Therefore, I can offer pet owners a variety of options and help address any health concerns they have about their dogs." In addition, you can't match the quality of Bark Ave.'s gourmet dog treats. It carries gourmet granola treats, manufactured by the K9 Granola Factory, that are decorated with yogurt icing. Not only are these treats tasty for your dog, they are also nutrient-rich and heart-healthy. Plus, they are made with the finest ingredients using innovative processing to keep preservatives out and flavor in. Customers at Bark Ave. get the benefit of Dona's 10 years of breeding and showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. During this time, she conducted extensive research on nutritional foods to buy in order to raise healthy dogs. All of this research led her to the top manufacturers. Since Dona traveled a lot showing her dogs, she had the opportunity to see all types of dog products, many of which you could not buy in this area until now at Bark Ave. Dona sells dog products that you won't find anywhere else, like stylish collars and leashes, in addition to all-natural shampoos and supplements. She also carries a line of premium, durable toys manufactured by Planet Dog. At Bark Ave., you'll also find a trendy line of clothes from Hip Doggie and Fou Fou Dog, its two main clothing manufacturers. With the summer upon us, be sure to check out its latest tank tops and t-shirts for both male and female dogs. The main thing that stands out about Dona's products, like her dog food, is quality. When buying dog products, Dona looks for quality in terms of construction, material and durability. She also spends a great deal of time looking at price points because she wants her customers to have good quality dog products that are reasonably priced. Bark Ave. is a small family-run store. Therefore, you'll get the personalized attention that you won't get at large chain pet stores. If you have a service or rescue dog, you'll be eligible for a VIP (Very Important Puppy) card, enabling you to get a 15% discount off of everything in the store for life! For more information about Bark Ave., located at 108 S. Bellevue Avenue, call 215-752-7788 or visit www.barkavelanghorne.com. Its current summer hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00am until 6:00pm, Wednesdays noon until 8:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am until 4:00pm.