THE BARK BLOG ARCHIVE

My neighbor’s Boxer walked her. Then karma handed me a dog of my own with a working-dog brain. Meet the Boxer: a goofball with a job, a few serious health quirks, and strong opinions about your lifestyle.

We’d love to hike the Appalachian Trail someday. First, we had to find out whether Pike and Gus actually know how to hike. Squirrels, a pulling situation, and one bicycle that broke Pike’s brain all played a part.

Border Collies are smart, athletic, and endlessly trainable — but they're also working dogs with a job written into their DNA. Here's what you need to know before bringing one home.

Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a serious disease that affects the heart muscle and can be surprisingly difficult to spot in its early stages. Some dogs are genetically predisposed, while other cases may involve nutrition or underlying health problems. Learn what DCM is, which dogs are at greater risk, what signs to watch for, how it's diagnosed and treated, and why regular veterinary care matters.

Dobermans have one of the strongest reputations in the dog world — and much of it comes from a story people have been telling for decades. But what's it actually like to live with one? From their history and famously intimidating appearance to their affectionate “velcro dog” personalities, exercise needs, socialization, and serious health considerations, here's what you should know about the Doberman Pinscher before judging the dog by its silhouette.

Your dog isn't giving you attitude. Their brain hijacked the wheel. Part 3 of Building Braver Dogs gets into what fear actually does inside a dog's head — and why "just get over it" was never going to work.

When Pike and Gus came home smelling like the Upside Down, our day turned into a full‑scale decontamination event. In this Wait … What?!? post, I share the whole chaotic saga — plus the science behind why dogs roll in foul odors and what to do when your dog proudly brings home a smell so bad it could peel paint.

Adorable, stubborn, and built like a loaf of bread with opinions — here's what it actually takes to love a Dachshund, from badger-hunting history to the vet bills nobody warns you about.