Good Dogs

A Unique Date Night: Crafting Memories with Homemade Ice Cream for Dogs!
A Unique Date Night: Crafting Memories with Homemade Ice Cream for Dogs!
 Hey, I'm Tasia – a wife, mom of three human kiddos, personal trainer, and homeschooler. Dogs have been a part of my life since childhood, and my husband's love for his dog played a key role in winning my heart....
Kristin and Lina: The Therapy Dog Team
Kristin and Lina: The Therapy Dog Team
Kristin and Lina are a Therapy Dog Team who help to make a difference in the lives of others! This month, we were able to speak with Kristin and ask her some questions about the work that she and Lina do!...
Guide Dog Foundation: Alfie
Guide Dog Foundation: Alfie
In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired.  Alfie is one of many amazing dogs in...
Man and Dog Build Special Relationship During Hard Times
Man and Dog Build Special Relationship During Hard Times
The smile of a dog can heal anything! That is especially true with Sora and Colzouti. While out for a walk in the neighborhood, they met a man named Bruno, who was experiencing homelessness.  “Sora stopped short in front of...
Abandoned Siblings Reunited After Rescue
Abandoned Siblings Reunited After Rescue
Two sweet dogs named Camryn and Emma are back together again, after being abandoned by their owner in a national park. Suzette Hall, Founder of Logan's Legacy Rescue, was tipped to the dogs by a Good Samaritan, who was feeding the...
The Biggest Changes in Your Life Once You Get a Dog
The Biggest Changes in Your Life Once You Get a Dog
Bringing home an adorable new puppy or a sweet senior dog is one of the greatest feelings in both your life and the dog's. It is a time of learning, love, patience, and bonding. We've asked our awesome Big Barker...
Newlyweds Adopt Stray who Crashed Their Wedding
Newlyweds Adopt Stray who Crashed Their Wedding
On July 2nd, family and friends were brought together to celebrate the marriage of Tamíris Muzini and Douglas Robert in Vila Velha, Brazil. However, the wedding was "crashed" by an unexpected guest. Caramelo de Jesus is just one of many million stray dogs within...
Hero Dog Saves Family from Mountain Lion
Hero Dog Saves Family from Mountain Lion
It was the epitome of a perfect summer day. Sun shining, kids in the pool, and not a care in the world for the Michaelis Family. Little did they know what they were about to encounter. A mountain lion was stalking their...
Eight Essentials To Buy For Your New Puppy
Eight Essentials To Buy For Your New Puppy
The day you have been dreaming of since you were a child has finally arrived - it's time to pick up the newest addition to your family, a puppy! Being a puppy parent is no easy task and it's important...
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog: Paws of Honor
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog: Paws of Honor
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog, was stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia from 2014-2015 and then transferred to Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Virginia from 2015-2019 before he retired. Cezar is a ten-year-old German Shepard.     Cezar’s primary job was to detect...
Paws of Honor - K9 Bubba & Jonathan
Paws of Honor - K9 Bubba & Jonathan
Bubba is a 12-year-old retired Military Working Dog. She was trained in San Antonio, TX before being assigned to a navy base in the Middle East.    Bubba was an explosive detection dog in the Middle East for 9 years....
After Nearly Five Years in a Shelter, a Dog in Nebraska Has Been Adopted
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...
The Guide Dog Foundation: Radar and Anastasia
The Guide Dog Foundation: Radar and Anastasia
In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired.  Radar is one of many...
Paws of Honor: Meet Lady
Paws of Honor: Meet Lady
Born in July 2013, K9 Lady served as a Military Working Dog in the United States Air Force. She was trained as a single purpose K9 in Explosive Detection, and worked at Fairchild Air Force Base, which is located about...
Paws of Honor: Meet Ronni
Paws of Honor: Meet Ronni
My name is Nick, and I would like to introduce my retired MWD (Military Working Dog) Ronni/P835. He is a 12-year-old Dutch Shepherd trained in Patrol and Explosive Detection.     The primary role that Ronni provided was for explosive...
The Pack: Jax The Golden
The Pack: Jax The Golden
Welcome to another edition of Big Barker's interview series, Sit, Stay, Speak, where we get to know our favorite internet friends and their dogs! This week we had the honor of interviewing Jax the Golden! Jax was a competitor on the...
K9 Buddy- Paws of Honor
K9 Buddy- Paws of Honor

K9 Buddy was raised and trained in the Puppies Behind Bars program, which is a program that allows incarcerated persons to raise dogs to be used in law enforcement as well as service dogs. K9 Buddy and his handler, David Orr, served with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office located in Virginia.

Vito: The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
Vito: The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind
In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired.  For 75 years, the Guide...
Amber: The Marshall Fire Good Dog Gold Medal Hero
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...
Dog Leads Her Dad To An Abandoned Puppy Sleeping In A Hole
Dog Leads Her Dad To An Abandoned Puppy Sleeping In A Hole
Dogs always find a way to amaze us each day. Whether that be cheering us up when we feel down, lending us a helping paw, or alerting us during a bad situation, these amazing creatures make every day better. Meet...
Meet Good Dog K9 Leo!
Meet Good Dog K9 Leo!
Here at Big Barker, we love celebrating amazing dogs and all the things they have done to help their communities. When Big Barker finds a Good Dog doing amazing acts of service in their community, we are eager to share...