K9 Christy started out in the Puppies Behind Bars program in upstate NY which trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for veterans and first responders, as well as explosives detection canines for law enforcement. She was slated to be a...
Big Dog Mom IntroductionHi, I’m Stephanie, aka Big Dog Mom™, and I serve large breed and giant breed dogs by empowering, educating, and inspiring the people who love them. With decades of experience as a big dog owner, over 30...
Last week we hosted our 4th annual Big Dog Summer Photo Contest and we were blown away with some of the awesome photos we received! We LOVED seeing all the pups sharing their favorite ways to spend the summer - whether it was on...
In today's world, it's no surprise that people are turning to furry friends for comfort. One such furry friend is Millie, a Golden Retriever, who has recently joined the Mundelein Police Department. Millie is a Comfort Dog, specially trained to...
This week we hosted our second annual 'Cuddle Up With Your Pup' photo contest and loved seeing everyone all cuddled up on their Big Barker beds! With over 30 entries and more than 200 votes cast, we are so excited to share our Top...
This week we hosted our fourth annual Happy Howlidays contest! We loved seeing all the adorable pups celebrating the holiday spirit this week! With over 80 entries and more than 6,000 votes cast, we are so excited to share our top 10 winners...
After a long week of work, how do you like to spend your weekend? Is it getting to sleep in? Spend time with family or friends? For us, it's being greeted by our pups waiting at the door ready to...
Last week we hosted our third annual Big Dog Summer photo contest... and we loved seeing all the hundreds of pictures of different pups sharing their favorite ways to spend the summer, so thank you for sharing with us! Meet our Top 3 Winners:...
How old is Shea and what is a brief background/story about him? Shea is a five-month-old Yellow Labrador Retriever in-training to become a service dog for a veteran or first responder with disabilities. Shea is the Puppy With a Purpose...
Did you know that Great Danes are the tallest dog breed in the world? Or that they are one of the oldest breeds around? These are just a few of the surprising facts about Great Danes. In this blog post,...
Mark is a 7-year-old German Shepherd who is a retired Air Force Military Working Dog (MWD). He was stationed at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Mark was only an active dog for roughly 1.5 years. During training, Mark suffered a gruesome...
How old is Kirby and what is a brief background/story about him? Kirby is a one-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever in-training to become a service dog for a veteran or first responder with disabilities. Kirby is the Puppy With a Purpose...
Ant had his very first rehab appointment with Veterinary Surgical Centers after his surgery to fix his front elbow! Ant is the very first dog that was chosen in the Brave Barkers program! This means that he had his entire...
This week we hosted our first annual Cuddle Up With Your Pup Photo contest! We loved every single photo and thought each and every one was just so adorable! 😍 With over 70 entries and more than 1,500 votes cast, we are...
Rocco, an eight year old staffordshire Bull Terrier has been given a new lease on life after losing his hearing from an ear infection. The staff at a Swansea rescue center detailed the situation as, “incredibly sad”. Rocco was taken...
Meet special canines, Huntah and Duke. When they aren't spending time with their families, playing fetch, or going for walks, these incredible pups spend their days doing COVID-19 detection work in their local communities. When Big Barker heard about these...
Devastating news in Colorado took place as the Marshall Fire swept through multiple cities, taking out over 1200 houses and destroying businesses and stores in its path. Louisville, Superior and Boulder Colorado citizens were alarmed and shocked to be evacuated from...
How did Admiral come into your life and how long has he been in your family? A: Admiral was surrendered to our Dane rescue by a Navy family, when they couldno longer care for him. On June 27, 2012, a...
This morning, we hosted our second Arthritis Awareness Week Facebook Livestream with where Dr. Hannah Capon and Dr. Kathy Murphy talked about the Power of the Brain and Masking Pain. Were you able to see today’s interview? Together, Dr. Capon and...
This morning, we kicked off Arthritis Awareness Week with our first Facebook Live where Dr. Hannah Capon and I talked about the impact arthritis can have on your dog’s quality of life. Dr. Capon also mentioned a few helpful resources we wanted...
This year let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones who truly have our ♥️’s ...our dogs! 😆 Share a Portrait Mode pic of your Furry Valentine lounging on their Big Barker for a chance to win some sweet prizes!
