The Barking Post Blog

Why Should Your Business Target Pet Owners?

Why Should Your Business Target Pet Owners?

What is the fastest-growing segment of the pet-buying market and what are these pet parents willing to spend on their fur babies? You need to market to those groups who...

New Law in Spain: Pets Are Legal Family Members

New Law in Spain: Pets Are Legal Family Members

We believe that all countries should recognize that our dogs and cats are family members and should be treated as such. Every pet parent wants their pet to live long,...

7 Fun and Easy Ways to Customize Your Dog’s Sleeping Area

7 Fun and Easy Ways to Customize Your Dog’s Sle...

While many pet owners are content to let their furry friends sleep on the couch, on the rug, or even in their own beds with them, there are lots of...

4 Tips for Planning Pet-Friendly Social Activities

4 Tips for Planning Pet-Friendly Social Activities

Most pet owners consider their pets as family and are willing to go above and beyond to meet their needs. It’s like second nature for a pet parent to want...

Do Dogs Like Music? Here are Some Surprising Facts

Do Dogs Like Music? Here are Some Surprising Facts

Music has a special way of capturing our attention and evoking certain memories and emotions that make us feel alive. Oftentimes, it also provides us with the inspiration to get...

Why Does Your Dog Lunge At Other Dogs While Walking?

Why Does Your Dog Lunge At Other Dogs While Wal...

Walking your dog is a simple way to engage with your pet and give them regular exercise. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to keep yourself healthy while bonding with your...

Why a Senior Dog Should Be Your First Rescue Dog

Why a Senior Dog Should Be Your First Rescue Dog

Most dog owners will tell you that dogs tend to develop their personalities as they age. A 2020 study published in Scientific Reports even posits that dogs—like many humans—tend to become less...

5 Housewarming Gift Ideas for Pet Parents

5 Housewarming Gift Ideas for Pet Parents

If your loved one is moving into a new home, giving them a housewarming gift is a lovely way to wish them well in their new space. Many individuals welcome...

6 Tips for Managing a Household with Multiple Dogs

6 Tips for Managing a Household with Multiple Dogs

Welcoming more than one dog into your home may make life happier and more rewarding for you as a pet parent. But it also comes with much more responsibility than...

How to Keep Your Pregnant Dog Comfortable

How to Keep Your Pregnant Dog Comfortable

If your dog has recently gotten pregnant, this will only be the first step towards a wonderful, albeit confusing and sometimes messy experience for you and your household. Not unlike...

8 Ways to Build Community with Other Dog Owners in Your Neighborhood

8 Ways to Build Community with Other Dog Owners...

Sharing a community with fellow dog parents is not just a great way to spend weekends—it gives you and your dog access to an invaluable support network that you’ll likely...

7 Body Language Cues to Use in Your Dog’s Training

7 Body Language Cues to Use in Your Dog’s Training

One thing a dog owner will quickly learn about their pup is that the latter is incredibly attuned to non-verbal communication. Dogs can naturally use subtle cues from body language...

Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good for Your Dog

Why Spending Time Outdoors Is Good for Your Dog

It's important for your dog to spend time outdoors. In addition to providing them with lots of playtime and exercise, outdoor enrichment provides a lot of health benefits that can...

8 Tips for Calming a Crying Puppy

8 Tips for Calming a Crying Puppy

Have you ever brought home a puppy, only to find them cowering and crying their little hearts out quite often? New dog owners will know just how nerve-wracking it can...

7 Different Types of Dog Bowls and What They Do for Your Dog’s Diet

7 Different Types of Dog Bowls and What They Do...

Almost all healthy dogs love to eat, and most would have few problems eating right off the floor. But of course, to a dog owner, using a dog bowl is...

All About Your Dog's Prey Drive and How to Manage It

All About Your Dog's Prey Drive and How to Mana...

Do you often see cozy videos of dogs and cats peacefully sleeping together? Perhaps that makes you look at your own dog and think about their proclivity for chasing down...

5 Tips for Maintaining a Dog’s Curly Coat

5 Tips for Maintaining a Dog’s Curly Coat

The poodle, Bichon Frisé, Pumi, and Lagotto Romagnolo are just some examples of dog breeds that are best known for their gorgeous curls. These dogs’ curly coats give them charming...

A Guide to Applying a Martingale Collar on Your Dog

A Guide to Applying a Martingale Collar on Your...

Collars play a vital role in the lives of our canine companions. They provide a means of identification by holding tags displaying important information, such as a dog's name and...

Not Pet-Friendly, Yet? Start Here

Not Pet-Friendly, Yet? Start Here

If your workplace isn’t pet-friendly, start with these marketing strategies to make your workplace pet-friendly, attract pet owners seeking employment and build brand loyalty. 

What Toys Should You Give a High Energy Pup?

What Toys Should You Give a High Energy Pup?

High energy dogs sometimes exhibit unwanted behavior like damaging the sofa or chasing strangers. It's a good idea to play with your dog and help them burn off excess energy....

5 Reasons Why Dog Clothes Are Important

5 Reasons Why Dog Clothes Are Important

Dog clothes are not only an adorable fashion statement, but they could be a way to keep your pup warm, cool or protect them if they have certain health issues....

5 Tips for Starting Your Own Pet Content Channel

5 Tips for Starting Your Own Pet Content Channel

Pets have been taking the digital stage by storm, capturing hearts and monopolizing screens. From hilarious TikTok loops to heartwarming Instagram stories, pet content has become a mainstay in our...

How to Prevent Your Dog from Digging in the Trash

How to Prevent Your Dog from Digging in the Trash

It’s understandable for pet owners to be puzzled by this behavior. If their dogs are well-fed and given all the treats they want, surely there’s no reason for these pampered...

5 Reasons Why Your Pup Delays Pooping

5 Reasons Why Your Pup Delays Pooping

Many pet parents take their dogs out for walks as a form of daily exercise. They also use the opportunity to let their dogs go potty, so they never leave...

How To Merchandise To Pet Parents

How To Merchandise To Pet Parents

A pet parent will buy products and become loyal to a brand that focuses on pet-centric issues or is a pet-friendly business. 

The Belgian Malinois Is Declared as the Smartest Dog Breed

The Belgian Malinois Is Declared as the Smartes...

After conducting cognitive tests on more than 1,000 specimens from 13 dog breeds that are known for their intellectual prowess, researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland determined that...

6 Reasons Your Dog Barks at Strangers and What to Do About It

6 Reasons Your Dog Barks at Strangers and What ...

Barking is a natural and often necessary form of communication for dogs. It's how they typically express excitement, alert their owners to potential threats, and even seek companionship from other...

4 Reasons Why Your Dog Is Attached to Their Favorite Toy

4 Reasons Why Your Dog Is Attached to Their Fav...

Pet owners enjoy giving their beloved canines toys to play with, especially when they see how much fun their dogs are having. If you’re a pet parent yourself, you’ve probably...

Does Your Dog Seem Embarrassed After a Haircut? Here’s Why

Does Your Dog Seem Embarrassed After a Haircut?...

Grooming is an essential part of your dog's overall care routine, whether you have a long-haired breed that requires regular trims or a short-haired pup that benefits from occasional clean-ups....