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Science & History

How to Take Effective Shelter Dog Photos

Photography tips that may lead to adoptions

David Taffet on Unsplash

Dog Facts: By the Numbers

By The Bark Editors

Why It's Better to Be a Dog Now, Woman and Husky Puppy

8 Reasons It’s Better to Be a Dog Now than 25 Years Ago

By the Numbers

By Karen B. London, PhD

spring activities for dogs

Getting Ready for the Warm Weather

Tips for preparing your pup for summer activities.

ART BY ANJA ZAHARANSKI

In the Borderlands: Respecting the “Wild” in Dogs

By Zach Fitzner

dog facts

11 Amazing Facts About Dogs You Might Not Know

Celebrate your dog with these incredible dog facts.

By The Bark Editors

St Patrick and the Irish Wolfhounds

St Patrick’s Dogs

The legend of St Patrick and the Irish Wolfhounds.

By The Bark Editors

woman and dog

Humans + Dogs: The Longest Love Story

How we became human—an ongoing exploration.

By Courtney Sexton

Is There a Dog-Love Gene?

By Claudia Kawczynska

common dog behavior problems

Science & History

Study Reveals Just How Common Behavior Problems Are

Analysis of 13,000 Finnish pet dogs offers insights into behavior

By Karen B. London, PhD

59 Genes May Make Your Dog a Better Athlete

By Claudia Kawczynska

dog love

My Furry Valentine

Dog love runs both ways

By Elizabeth Kennedy

How Do I Love Thee?

A valentine from the heart.

By Eileen Mitchell

Avalanche

By Jeffrey Feingold

how to start a dog walking business

How to Start a Professional Dog-Walking Service

Must love dogs, and a sense of humor really helps.

The Bonds of Love

By Charles Street

The Film ‘Finch’ Explores How Dogs Help Define Humanity

Finch, staring Tom Hanks and a former rescue dog, explores the human-dog relationship.

By Michael Cameron

dog and person look alike

Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall—Why Do I Look Just Like My Dog?

By Elissa Weimer-Sentner

A Healing Purpose

By Tommy Neblett

Snow Dog

By Brenda Wolfenbarger