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Dog Life
Dog Horoscopes 2023: Your Dog's Astrological Forecast for the Year Ahead
Curious what the skies hold for your furry one in 2023? The astrological forecast reveals a year full of surprises – there definitely won’t be any shortage of things to bark about. Check out dog horoscopes for 2023 be...
Behavior & Training
A Quick Guide to Different Dog Training Approaches
Finding the right training approach can make a big difference in how easily and quickly dogs learn. Whether you opt for clicker training or go the positive reinforcement route, each method has pros and cons to consider.
Seasons & Holidays
5 Tips for Better Winter Walks
For older doggos dealing with ailments such as joint pain, winter walks can be downright uncomfortable if not painful. How can you make this essential part of your fur baby’s routine more bearable?
Sustainability
Do Indoor Plants Experience Seasons?
The indoor plant trend is here to stay, and as they proliferate, plant parents may be wondering if seasons make a difference in the life of a plant. Though the simple answer is yes, the truth is that it really varies ...
Health & Care
Can Dogs Have a Vegetarian Diet?
Vegetarian diets are no longer rare, and many dog pawrents interested in sustainability or animal rights may be wondering if a vegetarian diet for their pets is a realistic option. Read on to find out whether or not a...
Potty Training
Potty Training Tips for Busy Pet Pawrents
Potty training is one of the most fundamental and earliest responsibilities that pet pawrents face when starting a life with their newly adopted fur babies. Potty training can be challenging for anyone, but a busy sch...
Health & Care
How Often Should Dogs Poop?
Poop – it’s an everyday occurrence for all mammals, including our dogs. However, it’s important to have a general sense of your furry one’s routine so that it’s easier to catch any irregularities that could signal lar...
Seasons & Holidays
Finding the Perfect Trainer for Your Dog
Training is something that every dog pawrent will have to deal with throughout their fur baby's life, and trainers are often part of the picture at some point during that journey. But how do you know if a trainer is t...
Seasons & Holidays
What Is a Winter Garden?
Gardening isn’t just a springtime activity! Winter can be prime time to plant winter-friendly crops or watch sparkling crabapples emerge against the backdrop of a snowy landscape.
Breeds
Meet the Breed: Afghan Hound
Meet the Afghan Hound! Bark Potty spotlights this elegant breed’s personality, grooming needs & training considerations for pet parents.
Health & Care
What Happens When Dogs Eat Grass?
All dogs are known to nosh on some fresh grass every once in a while. Experts say it’s a safe habit for the most part, and some even say that it’s good for dogs’ digestive systems. But what actually happens after a do...
Health & Care
Putting a Paws on Begging
Begging is a learned behavior that’s been reinforced over time – whether intentionally or not. So, what does it take to get your furry one to stop? It takes a bit of effort and patience, but there are some tried and t...
Dog Life
Are Dog DNA Tests Accurate?
DNA tests have become a fun and informative tool for finding out more about not just ourselves but our canine companions as well. Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of dog DNA tests!
Sustainability
How to Identify Sustainable Pet Supplies
The modern dog paw-rent wants nothing less than the best for their fur baby and the environment. Here, we discuss some important ways to figure out whether or not a product is benefitting both you and the planet.
Health & Care
7 Gifts to Put on the List for Santa Paws in 2022
The holiday season is the paw-fect excuse to spoil your fur baby with extra goodies! Wondering what to get your dog this Christmas? We have just the thing – or seven – to put on the list for Santa Paws to close out 20...
Health & Care
What's the Big Deal with Table Scraps?
Puppy dog eyes from your fur baby can feel irresistible at dinner time, but think twice before giving them table scraps! Not only do table scraps pose a danger for our canine companions, they can feed a never ending c...
Health & Care
Smelling Trouble: Problematic Dog Odors
Every dog pawrent knows that living with a dog can get pretty smelly from time to time. But at what point does an odor become something to worry about? Find out more about what’s causing those stinky odors and what to...
Health & Care
Differences Between Puppy, Adult, and Senior Dog Foods (and How They Affect Poop!)
Each stage of a dog’s life calls for a few adjustments, and their diet is no exception. Whether it’s changing potty habits or having extra pee pads on hand, knowing what changes lie ahead will help you be better prepa...