Lifestyle

At home or on the road, dogs put the life in lifestyle.

Pet sitters travel the world

How to See the World and Indulge in Dog Love Too

Pets Sitters in Paradise
By Jill Draper

New Year’s Resolutions With Dogs In Mind

Improving ourselves for the sake of our best friends
By Karen B. London, PhD

Should You Smooch Your Pooch?

Health and behavioral considerations of kissing our dogs
By Karen B. London, PhD
winter care - dog tips

A Few Tips to Keep Your Dogs Safe in Winter

Cold weather and shorter daylight hours call for extra vigilance and special care.
By Chloe Conrad

Holiday Gift Picks for Dog Lovers

2019 Gift Guide
By The Bark Editors
Bonding with dogs

5 Ways to Strengthen Bonds With a Rescue Dog

By James Woller

Wildfires, Evacuations And Dogs

It’s still a challenge, but there have been improvements in recent years
By Karen B. London, PhD

Dog Running A Race In Every Connecticut Town

Quinn the Labrador to complete the feat with race in 169th town next month
By Karen B. London, PhD
Dog gets ready for Halloween

Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Trick or Treating with Fido this Halloween
By Carol Osborne, DVM
Dog chewing on snack

How to Choose the Best Chews for Your Dog

By Jennifer Gauntt, Texas A&M University
Submissive urination, why your dog does it and what to do about it.

Why Does My Dog Pee When I Pet Him?

Submissive Urination: Understanding why your dog does it.
By Karen B. London, PhD
Photo by Sandra Tilkeridisová on Unsplash

10 Dog Walking Tips Everyone Should Know

By Gina Brugna
Photo by Karen Zeng

Heaven On Wheels For Canine And Human Foodies Alike

Dog food trucks are increasingly popular
By Karen B. London, PhD
Around the time we found our first boat, Kismet, age 16, became too feeble to enjoy life, much less boat- ing, and was humanely euthanized. More recently, 19-year-old Roxie also passed; she had lived on a boat full-time for six years, and brought joy to everyone who met her. Chance, now about 10, should be with us for several more years. Sooner or later, we will no doubt rescue another dog.

Going Sailing with Your Dogs

A liveaboard life, complete with dogs
By Jules Fredrick

Pet Disaster Plan: Preparing for the Worst

Learn how to prepare for the care of your pet in an emergency
By Denise Fleck
Build your own Pet Waste Digester

Build Your Own Pet Waste Digester

DIY Instructions for a Dog Septic Tank
By The Bark Editors
Dog-Friendly Gardens and Yards

Dog-friendly Yard Work

By Claudia Kawczynska

10 Ways to Make Your Dog's Life Better

Improvement your dogs daily life with these simple tips.
By Karen B. London, PhD

Foxtails are Foiled in Dogs with Clever Outfox Field Guard

By Claudia Kawczynska
Nicolas & Vector

Why Every Kid Should Have a Dog—a Rescue Dog

By Christopher Dale