The Bark

Science & History

Greenland Sled Dogs At Risk

Extinction is a real danger

By Karen B. London, PhD

Stories & Lit

Piglet, the Deaf Blind Pink Puppy, Inspires and Educates

By Melissa Shapiro, DVM

Training & Behavior

Pets and Domestic Violence

Australian programs acknowledge links

By Karen B. London, PhD

Training & Behavior

Big dogs, Small dogs

Does size affect behavior?

By Karen B. London, PhD

Humane

Kindness Ranch: A Wyoming Safe Haven for Former Lab Animals

By Rebecca Wallick

Dogs at Work

A Cat-Finding Detection Dog

Detection dog helps reunite wildfire evacuees with their cats.

By Melissa Hart

Science & History

Emotions Are Written All Over Dogs’ Faces

But who can read the message?

By Karen B. London, PhD

Training & Behavior

Dogs Can Cause Injuries on Walks

Leash-related accidents are common

By Karen B. London, PhD

How To Keep Your Dog Healthy

DogPatch

How to Take Effective Shelter Dog Photos

Photography tips that may lead to adoptions

By Zoe Conrad

The Bark Advice

Changing a Friend’s Approach to Dog Training

Moving away from aversive training methods to positive training methods.

By Karen B. London, PhD

Activities

Getting Ready for the Warm Weather

Tips for preparing your pup for summer activities.

By JoAnna Lou

Recipes

Homemade Dog Food Recipe: Turkey Burgers

Healthy Food Works: Putting Homemade To The Test

By Claudia Kawczynska

Training & Behavior

Dogs Play More When People Are Watching

New study looks at what we contribute to our dogs’ recreational romping.

By Karen B. London, PhD

Home & Garden

Bark Likes This: Dremel Pet Nail Grooming Kit

By The Bark Editors

DogPatch

St Patrick’s Dogs

The legend of St Patrick and the Irish Wolfhounds.

By The Bark Editors

Science & History

Study Reveals Just How Common Behavior Problems Are

Analysis of 13,000 Finnish pet dogs offers insights into behavior

By Karen B. London, PhD

Large photo of Black Labrador Mix: Stefanie Timmermann

Studies

Hunting For the Genes That Influence Dog Behavior

Darwin's Dogs

By Jessica Hekman, DVM, MS

Humane

Feeding Hungry Pets

Pet food delivered to organizations in need

By Helaine Block