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Tracie Koehnlein

Oct 28, 20224 min read

Pet Parents Guide to Halloween Safety

Spooky Season is upon us, and as pet owners, we need to take care to make sure our animals are safe this time of year. Here are some...

5 Simple Ways to Treat Resident Pups on National Dog Day

Danit Zivan

Aug 2, 20223 min read

5 Simple Ways to Treat Resident Pups on National Dog Day

Dogs bring residents together and put a smile on everyone’s face 365 days/year - but they’ve got quite a special day coming up. National...

Tracie Koehnlein

May 31, 20224 min read

A Dog Trainer's Guide to Summer Safety

Summer is just around the corner and soon everyone will be thinking of sunny beaches, lounging by the pool and a relaxing vacation. That...

Tracie Koehnlein

May 20, 20224 min read

Your Guide to City Dog Essentials

We all love to spoil our furry friends--and sometimes fill the house up with all sorts of things we find we don’t use, and our dogs...

7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Dog

Kira Redzinak

Apr 21, 20224 min read

7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Dog

Over 50 years ago, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson paved the way to a cleaner environmental future with the creation of Earth Day on...

Arati Patel

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Resident Spotlight: The Enclave

Living in a Bark Building means having access to pet-friendly amenities, from endless treats to a pet concierge who can help answer...

Tips for your Residential Community Dog Park

Danit Zivan

Mar 11, 20225 min read

Tips for your Residential Community Dog Park

According to a report by the National Apartment Association, pet amenities like dog parks have the highest ROI of any other amenity, even...

Arati Patel

Nov 1, 20213 min read

More Reasons to Scoop the Poop...

Living in a pet-friendly building means you share your space with many other pet owners. We all want to take a walk outside and not worry...

Your Guide to Hosting a Resident Treat Baking Workshop

Danit Zivan

Oct 8, 20214 min read

Your Guide to Hosting a Resident Treat Baking Workshop

This guide has everything you need to host a successful treat baking event in your community - from downloadable recipe cards, to links...

Tracie Koehnlein

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Reducing Reactivity on Your Dog Walks

One of the most common dog behavior problems is reactivity on leash. “Reactivity” refers to a dog barking at people, other dogs or other...

6 Simple Steps for Adjusting your New Rescue Dog to Apartment Living

Arati Patel

Aug 16, 20213 min read

6 Simple Steps for Adjusting your New Rescue Dog to Apartment Living

Congratulations, you have decided to adopt and bring home a new furry member to your family. Adopting a rescue dog is a rewarding...

7 Leasing Tour Tips to Attract Pet Owners

Sarah Rosenberg

Aug 13, 20213 min read

7 Leasing Tour Tips to Attract Pet Owners

How do prospective residents know that your property not only welcomes pets but is going to offer them and their pet the home they are...

Pet Parent's Guide to Dog Park Etiquette

Tracie Koehnlein

Aug 12, 20214 min read

Pet Parent's Guide to Dog Park Etiquette

In the past decade, the dog park has become not only the go-to social gathering place for dog owners, but a main method of exercise for...

7 Little Known Breeds that Thrive in Apartments

Tracie Koehnlein

Jul 30, 20214 min read

7 Little Known Breeds that Thrive in Apartments

When considering what type of dog to bring home, you must consider what breeds will be appropriate for city life. Some of the qualities...

Socializing Your Dog Within your Apartment Building

Tracie Koehnlein

Jul 15, 20214 min read

Socializing Your Dog Within your Apartment Building

You and your dog interacting with other dog owners is one of the activities people look forward to the most when living in a pet friendly...

Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Elevator Etiquette

Tracie Koehnlein

Jun 2, 20213 min read

Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Elevator Etiquette

Though we humans are very used to them, the elevator can be a confusing and sometimes challenging thing for dogs! It’s a small, enclosed...

Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Preventing Potty Accidents

Tracie Koehnlein

Jun 2, 20212 min read

Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Preventing Potty Accidents

Everyone knows the risks of living in a pet friendly building include the occasional accident, but we've got some tips to prevent them!

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