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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.

     If you missed our last Arthritis Awareness Week event — we’ve got you covered.  Earlier this morning, Dr. Hannah and Dr. Cecilia Villaverde discussed the biggest influence that diet can have on pain management and arthritis development or...

      This morning, we continued our way through Arthritis Awareness Week with our fourth Facebook Live  where Dr. Hannah Capon and Dr. Matt Brunke talked about the benefits of rehabilitation to manage pain and improve the physical capabilities of dogs suffering from arthritis.  If...

This morning, we hosted our third Arthritis Awareness Week Facebook Livestream with where Dr. Hannah Capon and Dr. Amber Batson talked about the importance of sleep when managing your dog's pain.        If you were unable to catch today's video, you...

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...

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.

Last week we hosted our second annual Big Dog Summer photo contest... and were BLOWN away with some of the awesome photos we received! We loved seeing hundreds of adorable pups share their favorite ways to spend the summer! Meet our Top 10...

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.

When Alexandra was younger, she often struggled to make friends because of her shyness. However, like many know, getting a dog can change your life for the better. That was just the case with Alexandra. She got her first dog, named Gizmo, when she was 14 years old and she taught him some tricks.