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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...

Pet Parent’s Guide to Local Pet Ordinances

Whitney Rodriguez

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Pet Parent’s Guide to Local Pet Ordinances

As pet owners, we all strive to maintain the best possible care for our furry family members. Aside from general daily care, it is also...

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...

5 Tips to Make Apartment Living with a Cat Easier

Dr. Rachel Geller

Jul 26, 20223 min read

5 Tips to Make Apartment Living with a Cat Easier

The convenience of apartment living has many benefits for us humans but we may worry if our cats can live a happy life in a smaller...

Pet Parent Tips for Coping with Fire Alarm Testing

Arati Patel

Jul 26, 20224 min read

Pet Parent Tips for Coping with Fire Alarm Testing

Fire alarm testing is crucial for ensuring safety for both humans and your pets, but as apartment dwellers, we all dread that letter...

5 Essential Steps to Prepare your Pets for Fireworks

Miranda Carney

Jun 30, 20224 min read

5 Essential Steps to Prepare your Pets for Fireworks

While July 4th is a much-anticipated summer holiday for humans, it can be scary and traumatic for pets. Sadly, thousands of dogs will go...

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...

Danit Zivan

May 13, 20222 min read

Community Pet Portal 101

Your Community Pet Portal is a fantastic resource for you and your pet! Each feature offers a unique benefit designed to make your life...

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...

A Dog Trainer's Guide to Acclimating your Dog to a New Apartment

Vera Murri

Mar 28, 20224 min read

A Dog Trainer's Guide to Acclimating your Dog to a New Apartment

Moving could be very stressful for us humans. And most of the time, we don’t even think how stressful it can be for our four-legged...

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...

Arati Patel

Mar 18, 20224 min read

6 Ways to Exercise Your Dog Indoors

Dogs are a part of our family, which means their health is a priority for us. Living in an apartment building, you might be worried your...

Dr. Rachel Geller

Mar 10, 20224 min read

Apartment Friendly Litter Box Locations

Cats are good apartment pets. They’re quiet, and they don’t have to be walked or taken outdoors to go to the bathroom. But, this also...

Arati Patel

Feb 9, 20223 min read

Resident Spotlight: Soho Lofts

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

Pet Parent's Guide to Adjusting Your New Puppy to City Life

Tracie Koehnlein

Feb 8, 20225 min read

Pet Parent's Guide to Adjusting Your New Puppy to City Life

Congratulations on your new puppy! Now that they’re home it’s time to help your pooch adjust to life as your dog—and for those in Bark...

Arati Patel

Jan 22, 20222 min read

Resident Spotlight: Grove Pointe

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

Choosing the Right Crate for your Apartment Dog

Amber Deal

Jan 17, 20224 min read

Choosing the Right Crate for your Apartment Dog

Everyone likes to have a bit of their own space, even your pup! Dogs are denning animals by nature, meaning that most take comfort in...

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Introducing Your Cat to Your Partner or New Roommate

Dr. Rachel Geller

Oct 11, 20214 min read

A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Introducing Your Cat to Your Partner or New Roommate

Introducing your cat to a partner, or a new roommate, is a big step. While it’s exciting to be moving in with someone new, you must...

5 Steps to Introduce your Dog to Your Partner or New Roommate

Arati Patel

Oct 5, 20213 min read

5 Steps to Introduce your Dog to Your Partner or New Roommate

Deciding to introduce your partner or new roommate to your pup is an exciting step to take, but for your dog, that may mean a new person...

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