Meet CJ, a 7-year-old golden retriever with a heart of gold and a slight limp. Like many large breed dogs, CJ struggles with obesity and has started to show signs of discomfort in his mobility. But thanks to a decision made years ago, CJ now wakes up each morning with less stiffness and more ease.
Before CJ, the family shared their love with another golden who, as the years passed, began to struggle with stiffness and had trouble getting up each morning. Back then, he was sleeping right on the floor, which only made his joint discomfort worse. That’s when Barker Beds came into the picture.
“I purchased this bed for my first Golden when he started having issues getting up in the morning,” CJ’s owner shared. “He was kind of unsure the first week...but after that, he used it every night.”
When CJ came into their lives, he didn’t need any convincing. He took to the Barker Bed immediately and has been using it every night since!

Now, seven years later, CJ is still enjoying that very same bed, and his owner continues to see the difference it makes.
CJ’s story is a simple but powerful reminder that comfort matters, especially for aging or mobility-challenged dogs. It’s not just about giving them a soft place to land; it’s about giving them lasting support that makes a real difference.