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Meet Bandit

By The Bark Editors

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Proper Trail Etiquette for Hiking with Your Dog

Backpacking with Dogs Into the Wild

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All in the Family: The Modern ‘Multispecies’ Household

How the multispecies household meshes pet and people dynamics.

By Andrea Laurent-Simpson

Super-Dog-Friendly Pacific Northwest

West Coast Dog-Friendly Travel Ideas

Destinations for you and your co-pilot

By The Bark Editors

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What to Do if You See Coyotes While Walking Your Dog

Avoiding confrontations with coyotes.

By Nicholas Mozas

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Essential Hiking Gear for You and Your Dog

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The Joy of Dog Fostering

Every dog needs a forever home, fostering helps dogs to find one.

By Rikke Jorgensen

Meet Melody

By The Bark Editors

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The Doggone Truth About Too Many Dogs

By Carmen Cheek

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Meet Summit

By The Bark Editors

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Meet Gunner

By The Bark Editors

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Meet Zoe

By The Bark Editors

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Meet Riley

By The Bark Editors

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Doggone-Good Tips for a Dog Washing Station

Make bath day easier with a dog washing station right at home.

By Daniela Lopez

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Your Dog May be the Partner you Need to Stick to Your Health Plan

Committing to diet and exercise with your dog keeps you both happier and healthier

By The Bark Editors

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Reading Dogs Benefit Children By Lending an Ear at Story Time

Study suggests surprising reason why reading dogs help children learn.

By Karen B. London, PhD

Meet Freddy

By The Bark Editors

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Seven Summer Tips for You and Your Dog

By The Bark Editors

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Geocaching with Your Dog

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

By Brandie Erisman

Are You Walking Your Dog Enough?

By Paul McGreevy, PhD, MRCVS, Adrian Bauman