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‘Bark-Off’ previews the National Dog Show, putting breeds’ voices on display

Redbone coonhound Mason mid-bark in a hotel conference room, close-up portrait showing fur texture and alert expression

Shortly before the National Dog Show taped in Philadelphia, an unofficial Bark-Off at the Hilton Garden Inn in Valley Forge highlighted how barking reflects breed function and individual dog behavior. Read On…

Mullica Hill trainer uses her own trauma to rehabilitate abused and anxious dogs

Dog trainer in Mullica Hill gently guiding a mixed-breed dog across a hardwood floor in a training room

Nicole Buck, founder and CEO of Buck’s Dog Training in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, says her experience with childhood trauma helps her rehabilitate dogs left abandoned, abused or starved — often by focusing on slow socialization and rebuilding trust. Read On…