Animal advocacy

Bark! Confessions of a Dog Trainer blog

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90 percent

I learned something shockingly obvious at a dog trainers’ conference I went to recently. This was the annu Association of Pet Dog...

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The temporary friend

In consideration of International Homeless Animals Day on August 18, 2012 , I am going to use the F word. Foster. Wait! Don’t stop...

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Wanted: dog lovers

If it feels like June in May (my car registered 99° today!) that’s because June is right around the corner. Most Saturdays in June, you...

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No One But You

In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, this is a story about a family for which one dog is very grateful. Pronto is an Aussie mix recently...

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April 18th is National Pet Owner’s Day

In honor of National Pet Owner’s Day, I’d like to give a shout-out to some of my favorite rescue organizations and the people who make...

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March 15 – Adopt the Internet Day

Help Petfinder Adopt the Internet! In honor of Petfinder’s 15th anniversary, people everywhere are being asked to pledge to spread the...

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Animal Advocacy Starts Young

As my holiday gift to BARK! blog readers, I thought I would tell you about an extraordinary young woman I met who exemplifies everything...