A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Keeping Your Cat Warm in the Winter
We humans can throw on a sweater or a blanket to safely stay warm and to save money if we have drafty windows or don’t want to put the...
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Amber Deal
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
Choosing the Right Crate for your Apartment Dog
Everyone likes to have a bit of their own space, even your pup! Dogs are denning animals by nature, meaning that most take comfort in...
Arati Patel
- Jan 3, 2022
- 4 min
6 Tips to Help Your Dog Feel Their Best Between Baths
A dog grooming routine is essential to keep your furry friend not only smelling and looking fresh but keeping them healthy....
Arati Patel
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
More Reasons to Scoop the Poop...
Living in a pet-friendly building means you share your space with many other pet owners. We all want to take a walk outside and not worry...
Dr. Rachel Geller
- Oct 11, 2021
- 4 min
A Cat Behaviorist's Guide to Introducing Your Cat to Your Partner or New Roommate
Introducing your cat to a partner, or a new roommate, is a big step. While it’s exciting to be moving in with someone new, you must...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Oct 7, 2021
- 3 min
Reducing Reactivity on Your Dog Walks
One of the most common dog behavior problems is reactivity on leash. “Reactivity” refers to a dog barking at people, other dogs or other...
Arati Patel
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
5 Steps to Introduce your Dog to Your Partner or New Roommate
Deciding to introduce your partner or new roommate to your pup is an exciting step to take, but for your dog, that may mean a new person...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Sep 18, 2021
- 4 min
Zoom & Zoomies: Top Toys to Keep Your Dog Busy While You Work
Since covid hit more than a year ago, more people have been working from home. Even with restrictions of the pandemic dying down, many...
Dr. Rachel Geller
- Sep 9, 2021
- 4 min
5 Things to NEVER Do With Your Apartment Cat
Owning a cat can be of one of your greatest joys, but when you live in a multifamily community you need to take precautions to ensure...
Arati Patel
- Sep 6, 2021
- 4 min
10 Toxic Indoor Plants for Pet Parents to Avoid
We all love to add greenery to our apartments, helping to create a stress-free ambiance. However, many people do not know that common...
Danit Zivan
- Aug 25, 2021
- 4 min
Chicago's Most Pet Friendly Buildings
If there’s one thing we pride ourselves on here at Bark Buildings, it’s knowing a thing or two about what it means for a building to be...
Arati Patel
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
6 Simple Steps for Adjusting your New Rescue Dog to Apartment Living
Congratulations, you have decided to adopt and bring home a new furry member to your family. Adopting a rescue dog is a rewarding...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Aug 12, 2021
- 4 min
Pet Parent's Guide to Dog Park Etiquette
In the past decade, the dog park has become not only the go-to social gathering place for dog owners, but a main method of exercise for...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
7 Little Known Breeds that Thrive in Apartments
When considering what type of dog to bring home, you must consider what breeds will be appropriate for city life. Some of the qualities...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Jul 15, 2021
- 4 min
Socializing Your Dog Within your Apartment Building
You and your dog interacting with other dog owners is one of the activities people look forward to the most when living in a pet friendly...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Leash Safety
While you may find the sight of your dog freely bounding down the hall of your building adorable, others may not feel the same way (I...
Tracie Koehnlein
- Jun 26, 2021
- 4 min
Dogs & Fireworks: 4th of July Safety Guide
Did you know more pets are reported missing the week of July 4th than any other week of the year? After a year of quarantine and...
Dr. Rachel Geller
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
Cats & Fireworks: 4th of July Safety Guide
Cats find fireworks, with their loud noises and bright lights, stressful. Fireworks loudly go off at irregular intervals, and your cat...
Dr. Rachel Geller
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Creating Vertical Space in an Apartment
What is the secret to living in an apartment with cats? Maximizing your vertical space. We tend to think of living space as horizontal....
Tracie Koehnlein
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Elevator Etiquette
Though we humans are very used to them, the elevator can be a confusing and sometimes challenging thing for dogs! It’s a small, enclosed...
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