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Sip & Play: Knoxville’s Best Dog Park and Beer Garden Experience

Pet-Friendly Things to Do in Knoxville: Don’t Miss This Dog-Loving Spot If you're searching for the best pet-friendly things to do in Knoxville, TN, look no further than The ...

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Why We Say No to Cage Dryers: Keeping Grooming Positive

Why We Say No to Cage Dryers: Keeping Grooming Positive at The Bark At The Bark, we believe that grooming should be more than just a service—it should be a positive, stress...

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Start Them Strong: Why Early Socialization Matters for Puppies

Start Them Strong: Why Early Socialization Matters for Puppies Ask any positive dog trainer what the most important time in a dog’s life is, and most will say the same thin...

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From Puppy to Senior: How Behavior Changes

From Puppy to Senior: How Behavior Changes As a positive reinforcement trainer, one of the most important lessons we try to share with every dog owner is this: training is...

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Training That Sticks: Why Positive Reinforcement Outlasts the E-Collar

Training That Sticks: Why Positive Reinforcement Outlasts the E-Collar At The Bark Knoxville, we hear it all the time: “My dog behaves perfectly… bu...

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Dog Prom 2025

Paw-sitively the Best Night of the Year: Dog Prom at The Bark June 28th, 2025 from 4pm-8pm at The Bark Knoxville Every pup deserves their moment to shine—and there’s no bett...

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Why Enrichment Matters: Beyond Play at Doggy Daycare

Little Extras, Big Benefits: The Power of Enrichment for Dogs When you think of doggy daycare, you probably imagine your pup romping around with friends, playing tug-of-war, o...

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Big News for Bark Dogs: The Bark Knox App

At The Bark Knoxville, we’re always working to make your experience smoother, more convenient, and even more fun! We’re thrilled to announce some exciting changes that will imp...

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Six-Week Basic Obedience Course at The Bark Knoxville

What to Expect in Class Each class will be held with a group of 3 to 8 dogs and their owners. This intimate setting allows us to create a comfortable, supportive e...

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My Dog Is Humping Their Friends At Doggy Daycare

At our dog daycare in Knoxville, TN, we often encounter a perplexing behavior: humping... While it can be silly at times, humping can lead to various issues in a daycare setting. U...

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