Recent Barks

Dogs at Work

Dogs Helping the Helpers

A new breed of facility dog supports first responders
By Crissi McDonald

Humane

How to Write Better Pet Adoption Ads

By David Markowitz, University of Oregon

Studies

Breeds and Behavior

How Closely Are They Linked?
By Janis Bradley

Art

Who is That Dog in Gustave Caillebotte’s Impressionist Masterpiece Le Pont de l’Europe?

By Cameron Woo

Off Leash

Dog Names Can Create Alarm

Does calling your dog cause trouble?
By Karen B. London, PhD

Art

Picasso Dog Portrait Sells for Millions

As does a painting of a French Poodle by Gustave Caillebotte
By Cameron Woo

Stories & Lit

Vigilantes: Watching Out for Dogs

A neighborhood comes to the rescue, sort of.
By Bonnie Schroeder

Humane

The Economics of Animal Rescue

Business plans could help more animal shelters save more dogs
By Cara Sue Achterberg

Bark Editors

The Sounds of Sadness: Why a dog’s whimpering gets to us

By Claudia Kawczynska

Lifestyle

New Year’s Resolutions With Dogs In Mind

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

DogPatch

Movie Reviews: Pariah Dog, Los Reyes, Buddy

Global Must-See Documentaries for Dog Lovers
By Cameron Woo

Science and History

Dog Speak: The Sounds of Dogs

Understanding dog barks, more than just noise
By Julie Hecht

Healthy Living

Help Your Pup Shed Excess Weight

Pounds Off Pups
By Ilana Strubel, DVM, CVSMT, CCRT

Humane

DogBoy's Dog Ranch

A good place in Texas to sit & stay
By Kathryn Haueisen

Lifestyle

Should You Smooch Your Pooch?

Health and behavioral considerations of kissing our dogs
By Karen B. London, PhD

DogPatch

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

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