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When we saw Cain in his custom Big Barker crate we knew we had to stop and ask him and his owner Amber a few questions. Check out his answers and learn more about Cain the Husky!

You may have heard of Ronnie Stanley as the left tackle for the Ravens, who recently suffered a major injury that ended his season early this year. But now you’ll get to hear about Ronnie in a new light: his connection with dogs.

Here at Big Barker we are thankful each and every day because we get to do what we love. We love to help dogs around the world by giving them the bed support they need. Our community is also feeling very grateful this year. We asked our community members what they were thankful for this year and got some great answers.

One of the funniest parts about having a dog is how their name evolves into a nickname. Sometimes you end up using the nickname for your dog more than you use more than their actual name. We asked our friends on our Facebook and Instagram to share what they call their dogs and created a tutorial to pick a nickname.

A new member of the New York Islanders has joined the team. But, this team member has four feet instead of two. Although he doesn’t have a name yet, a cute pup has joined the Islanders team and will go through training in order to one day help someone who is visually impaired.

There are special traditions that you may do with your family to celebrate unique holidays and moments… but what about traditions with your dogs? We took this question to our community to see their answers and get some new ideas for special traditions with our four-legged friends. Check out their answers!

Meet Lou, a 3-year-old dog with the world’s longest ears according to the Guinness World Records. This pup has ears that are each 13.38 inches long! Paige, Lou’s owner, shared that when she adopted Lou as a puppy, her long ears played a factor into deciding to bring her home. 

Natalie would do anything to take care of her Great Danes, Banks, Gigi, and Birdie. As big dogs, Great Danes are susceptible to joint problems like hip dysplasia. In order to live a healthier life, Natalie decided to get her dogs Big Barker beds. Watch the video to see what Natalie has to say about Big Barker Beds.

There are parts of being a dog owner that make life hard, but as pet lovers, we believe that the good outweighs the bad.. We decided to ask our community what their favorite part of being a dog owner is. We looked through all of the loyal pet parent’s answers and found some of our favorite responses.

For many dog owners, their dogs are the center of their world. Sometimes there are no words for the feelings you have towards your four-legged best friends. Luckily some people have already put such feelings into quotes. Since dogs are the center of our world here at Big Barker, we decided to pull our favorite dog quotes.

It’s absolutely heartbreaking when something bad happens to your dog, let alone the sinking feeling you get when your dog is lost and you can’t find them. This was the case when Zoe, a 15-year-old lab mix, was missing. Her family of five was absolutely heartbroken when they found out that their deaf dog, Zoe, and their other dog Ameila had escaped from the backyard.

The tale of dogs and cats is sometimes full of conflict. However, this story has a different tune. Spike and Max are the best of friends.

If you’re thinking about getting a new dog, there’s so much to consider. What breed? Puppy or adult? What kind of food should they eat? Do they need obedience training? Then, once you have your new dog, there are so many first to experience with...wait a minute, what’s their name? 

What started as a typical summer beach day nearly ended in tragedy when the weather turned and swept eight children hundreds of feet from the shoreline. While the children played on inflatable rafts, strong waves quickly pulled them 330 feet away from the sandy beach.

After a long day of work and running around, a good night’s rest full of dreams is the perfect way to end the day… but have you ever thought about what your dog dreams about? We asked our Big Barker community what they thought their dogs dreamed about and here are the top answers!

All dogs have different quirks and a personality all their own — Chowder is no exception. Chowder’s foster mom describes Chowder as pretty gross and quirky. These qualities became an important consideration when it came time to write Chowder’s adoption post.

When dogs are abandoned or never had a family to call their own, they have to fend for themselves just like this rescued pup. When rescuers found this handsome black dog, they watched as he squirmed through a hole under a house.

In British Columbia on a hobby farm lives a yellow labrador named Moose. Moose is a brave dog with an unexpected hobby. Peter, Moose’s owner, has bee hives in his backyard and noticed Moose’s fascination with the hives. Peter decided to look into getting him his own bee suit.

Although the Big Barker Community is made up mostly of dog owners and their pups, there are many other members of the community too. Did you know that Big Barker beds aren’t just for dogs? Just look at some of these other animals using a Big Barker bed. 

When most four year olds get an allowance they may decide to spend their hard earned money on toys or treats. But when Jaxton got his allowance, he had a different idea. Jaxton always had a special place in his heart for animals and was so excited when his mom told him they were going to adopt a dog.

Meet Heaven! When she was rescued by Jackie from the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter, she was skittish, scared of strangers and frightened by loud noises. Jackie wanted to find a place where Heaven would be comfortable and start to come out of her shell. Queue Home Depot.