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Tracie Koehnlein

Pet Parents Guide to Halloween Safety

Spooky Season is upon us, and as pet owners, we need to take care to make sure our animals are safe this time of year. Here are some...

Arati Patel

Pet Parent Tips for Coping with Fire Alarm Testing

Fire alarm testing is crucial for ensuring safety for both humans and your pets, but as apartment dwellers, we all dread that letter...

Tracie Koehnlein

Pet Parent's Guide to Adjusting Your New Puppy to City Life

Congratulations on your new puppy! Now that they’re home it’s time to help your pooch adjust to life as your dog—and for those in Bark...

Arati Patel

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

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...

Arati Patel

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...

Tracie Koehnlein

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

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

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

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...

Tracie Koehnlein

Pet Parent's Guide to Apartment Living: Preventing Potty Accidents

Everyone knows the risks of living in a pet friendly building include the occasional accident, but we've got some tips to prevent them!

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