Gurnee Local Blog
It’s all about the healthy, happy, whole dog.
Congratulations Giles, November Dog of the Month!
Giles is an almost 2 year old Bernese Mountain Dog that has been coming to the Bark since April of...
Congratulations Shadow, October Dog of the Month
Shadow is a one and a half year old German Shepherd. He has been coming to the Bark since September...
Congratulations Roxie, September Dog of the Month
Roxie is a 9 year old Catahoula. She has been coming to the Bark since April of 2014. Roxie loves...
Congratulations Katie, July Dog of the Month!
Katie is a 5 year old who we think is a Lab/Australian Shepherd. She has been coming to the Bark...
Congratulations Oakley, June Dog of the Month
Oakley is a 15 month old Huskie mix who has been coming to the Bark since August of last year....
Congratulations to Maggie, our May Dog of the Month
Congratulations to Maggie, our May Dog of the Month! Maggie is a 4 year old Boxer mix who has been...
Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Safety
Yes, playing outside is fun and is one of the best parts of summer! But sometimes, between the mosquitoes, the...
Now that summer is in full swing, the hot weather is here to stay for the foreseeable future. With the...
Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior
Many large celebrations and firework displays have been taken off the schedule this year in response to the pandemic the...
Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior
The pandemic has had a major effect on the lives of many, myself included. And while I am very much...
While you may not be celebrating Memorial Day at a parade, here are four tips for keeping your dog safe...
Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership
One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....
Dog Socialization, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Puppies
Puppy and Pandemic. Two words that are at odds with one another and create two very different pictures of daily...
Every year there’s a new Valentine’s Day movie that draws our attention to the relationships people have, or don’t have,...
Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Recipes
In your dog’s toy bin you probably have a Kong Classic or two. You’ve probably filled them with peanut butter...
Everyone loves presents, including your dog! If you’re like me, you want to treat them to something special this holiday...
Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Recipes
It’s that time of year! Traffic jams in packed parking lots, lists of gifts to purchase, gathering ingredients to cook...
Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health
Just a couple of months ago I was visiting the vet clinic for a routine exam for Karma, my 8-year-old...