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Healthy Living

The Human-Animal Bond: Keeping Our Dogs Clean

Part Three of Life with Dogs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Vivian Zottola, MSc, CBCC, CPDT, CSAT
dog at desk
Training & Behavior

Online Classes = Dog’s Best Friend

Coronavirus pandemic necessitates an alternative to group classes
By Karen B. London, PhD
Food & Nutrition

Meet the Makers: Gabby Slome of Ollie

The Bark delves deeper into Ollie’s freshly prepared dog food
By Claudia Kawczynska
The Bark Advice

How to Train Your Dog For the Hiking Trail

I need recall dog training tips for the great outdoors.
By Karen B. London, PhD
dog who is sick
Health Care

Recognizing A Pet Emergency

By Jennifer Gauntt, Texas A&M University
dog stares at treats (hygge-candy)
Healthy Living

Obesity Link Between Weight of Dogs and Owners

By Maria Hornbek
Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words
Training & Behavior

Chaser Had Giant vocabulary, Giant Fan Base

Dog who knew over 1000 words has died
By Karen B. London, PhD
determine your dogs age
Health Care

How To Determine A Dog’s Age

Part science, part artful guesswork
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Paw Preference And Behavior Problems

What are the associations between them?
By Karen B. London, PhD
Healthy Living

CBD & Dogs: A Primer (Part 2)

Are CBD products legal for pet owners?
By The Bark Editors
Photo by Mark Compton
Healthy Living

CBD Oil & Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

CBD for Dogs - Primer Part 1
By The Bark Editors
Training & Behavior

Training To Recognize Canine Fear

Mixed results on its effectiveness
By Karen B. London, PhD
Patches before the operation to replace part of her skull with a titanium implant. (Canadian Press)
Health Care

Dachshund with Cancer Gets 3D-Printed Dog Skull

The procedure is thought to be the first of its kind in North America
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Dog Training Is Unregulated

New law may change that
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Dog Does Not Want To Be Left Behind

Is he communicating that desire on purpose?
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Breed-Specific Behaviors

By Claudia Kawczynska
Training & Behavior

“All Dogs Love Me” People

Protecting your dog from these well-meaning strangers.
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Teach Your Dog Recall with a Whistle

By Claudia Kawczynska
First we supported the dog in a standing position over a balance ball and used an electrical muscle stimulation device
Health Care

A Golden Retriever Makes a Remarkable Recovery

How physical therapy gave a dog a fighting chance at mobility
By Karen Atlas, PT, MPT, CCRT
Training & Behavior

Tai Chi and Dogs

Using an ancient mind-body exercise can provide a method for how to handle dogs.
By Christie Green