Good Dogs

After Nearly Five Years in a Shelter, a Dog in Nebraska Has Been Adopted
The Capital Humane Society in Lincoln, Nebraska recently shared amazing news! Baby Girl, a tan and white dog, with a black snout was adopted on March 15, 2022 after arriving at the shelter on December 7, 2017. During a recently Facebook...
Capone the Pit Bull Wins at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show
Congratulations to Capone the Pit Bull for winning not one, but two awards at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show! This adorable pup was awarded "Best in snoring" and the top honor of "Best in Rescue." This annual award competition shines...
California Woman Praises Dog for Saving Her During Mountain Lion Attack
Eva, a Belgian Malinois, is now on the road to recovery after she saved her owner from a mountain lion attack. The two-year-old dog and her owner, Erin Wilson, were on a walk near the Trinity River in North Carolina,...
Paralyzed Dog From Central Pa. Receives New Wheels from Local College Students
In November of 2021, an adorable American Bully named James was surrendered to Pitties.Love.Peace based out of Elizabethtown, PA. When James arrived he was taken in by Shannon Ryan, a volunteer at the shelter, and her husband Bryan Hughes. Instantly, Shannon...
Meet Our Next Good Dog Gold Medal Winner: Ingrid!
Big Barker’s Good Dog Gold Medal is awarded to good dogs for their incredible acts of kindness, bravery and loyalty. Meet Ingrid the Therapy Dog! Ingrid embodies these qualities and is from right here in our backyard of West Chester,...
Loyal Dog Helps Rescuers Locate Missing Owner in Texas
A dog is being hailed a hero after helping rescuers locate their missing owner this past week. Sherry Noppe went missing on May 3rd, 2022 while on a walk with her dog, Max. Noppe was recently diagnosed with Dementia, and...
TWO Good Dog Gold Medal Winners: Kenna and Kovu
The Big Barker team is happy to recognize amazing dogs doing amazing things in their communities. Meet Kovu and Kenna, two adorable pups, who have been named Big Barker official Good Dog Gold Medal Winners. Get to know more about them and...
Seven Year Old Retriever Struck by Vehicle Now Recovering on His Big Barker Bed
Diesel Hahn is a seven-year-old Retriever from the Chesapeake Bay Area who was unfortunately struck by a vehicle earlier this month on the interstate. A good samaritan stayed with the dog until police arrived and the owner was able to...
Amber: The Marshall Fire Good Dog Gold Medal Hero
Our team at Big Barker greatly appreciates all the things dogs do to help their communities. We are eager to share the stories of Good Dogs doing amazing acts of service in their communities on our blog. Here are some...
8 Year Old Girl Paralyzed in Accident Gains a New Service Dog Best Friend
A lifetime bond was created between a little girl and a Golden Retriever all because of a snuggle. Eight-year-old, Memphis Rose Hamman, was the victim of a June 2020 car accident that unfortunately left her with a punctured lung, fractured...
Meet Maddox - an Official Good Dog
When Big Barker finds a Good Dog doing an amazing act of service for their family or community, we are eager to award them a Good Dog Gold Medal. Today, we would like to introduce you to the newest Good Dog Gold Medal Winner, Maddox. This award is presented to Maddox for performing acts of kindness.
Loyal Dog Chases Ambulance Taking Sick Owner to Hospital
Dogs are such incredible animals and so loyal to their loved ones. Just take a dog that showed the unbreakable bond with his owner. A woman in Turkey fell ill and had to be taken to the hospital. An ambulance arrived for her, but her dog was not allowed in the ambulance. But that wasn’t a problem for this dog.
Service Dog Wasn't Playful — Until He Met His Kitten Sister 
Sometimes a pup needs the right playmate to come out of their shell. Samson, a service dog in training, just didn’t connect with other dogs. He took his work very seriously and didn’t take time to just play. But, all that changed one day when a kitten named Cleo was brought into his life.
Texas Dog Missing for 3 Years Finds His Way Home
After three long years, a sweet dog named Rocky was finally reunited with his owner, Eileen, all thanks to social media. After Rocky went missing in 2018 his parents searched tirelessly, but no one was ever able to find him and his owners began to lose hope.
Meet the Pittie Puppy Who Smiles Through Every Setback He Encounters
Meet Gabriel, the puppy was who frightened and afraid of human touch when he was rescued. Unfortunately, he was born with a deformity that caused him to have difficulty walking. Unlike the other puppies in his foster home (who the rescuers thought were his siblings), he didn't want to play with anyone else.
Meet the Three-Legged Therapy Dog Helping to Heal Others
Jeanie is a three-legged special needs therapy dog that has been trained to spread joy to children, veterans, the elderly, and special needs people as well. Her good nature and calm demeanor captivate everyone that comes into contact with her.
Pet Therapy Program Helps Relieve Stress, Bring Comfort To Healthcare Workers
Dogs always have the ability to cheer us up, don't they? In the crazy time we are currently living in, healthcare and frontline workers have been working tirelessly each and everyday to help and serve people in their communities. This can be an extremely stressful and anxious experience, that can take a negative toll on their mental health.
The 1st Pit Bull K9 Arson Officer | Official Good Dog
Big Barker is proud to introduce our newest Good Dog Gold Medal winner - K9 Hansel. See how a puppy rescued from a dogfighting ring became the first of his breed to an Arson Detection K9 Officer in New Jersey.
Rescue Pitties Are Obsessed With Their Veteran Dad
Noah and Lincoln are two adorable pit bulls that share a special bond with their veteran owner and his wife. Not only are they super playful and attached to their family, but they also have a soft and calm side as well.
🏅Cole the Deaf Dog — An Official Good Dog
Cole started out life in as a deaf puppy in a shelter waiting to be adopted. Now, he's a certified therapy dog who spends his days helping everyone he meets! Read on to learn more about our newest Official Good Dog.
This Incredible Woman Saves Dogs From The Streets of St. Louis Every Day
Meet an amazing woman saving dogs by roaming the streets of St. Louis every day, searching for and rescuing homeless, abused and neglected dogs in the area.