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Scent of the Day: Sniffing Out Enrichment at Doggy Daycare

Scent of the Day: Sniffing Out Enrichment at The Bark At The Bark in Knoxville, TN, we believe enrichment at doggy daycare isn’t just about physical activity—it’s about en...

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From the Park to the Patio: How Field Trips Build Confident Dogs

What’s a Dog Training Field Trip… and Why Does Your Dog Need One? Have you ever nailed a skill in practice but choked when it counted? Dogs feel that, too. Sit, stay, and he...

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Pup Scouts: An Adventure for Kids & Dogs at The Bark Knoxville

Pup Scouts: An Adventure for Kids & Dogs at The Bark Knoxville Looking for an activity your kids will actually be excited about—while you get a well-deserved break? Look n...

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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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