Meet Bark ATL's Staff: Alann!

It's time to find out a little bit more about one of our staff members! Today we will get to know Alann. Alann has been with Bark ATL for about a year. You know him as the guy with the big colorful hat. Alann takes care of all of the pups and is one of our overnight staffers. He HATES the camera and hides every time I pull it out. I was able to sneak a few pictures of him when he wasn't looking! 

 

Alann is great with both the big and little dog group. He likes playing with the big dogs because you can be more rough with them.

 But Alann also likes to chill with the little pups. He says it is nice to have some down time and cuddle with a little one from time to time.

 Alann has two dogs, Baby Gurrl and Haitian (seen below). 

I LOVE THIS DOG!! Seriously, how could you not?? He is the sweetest, cutest pitt ever.

Alann loves working at Bark ATL because he can bring his fur kids with him to work, he likes all of his co-workers and the pups in his pack, and he can just be himself. Alann loves to sing (even though sometimes we wish he wouldn't) and he keeps us laughing all day. One day we will see what's under that hat though!

Bark ATL's Little Student of the Week: Harley!

We made it to Wednesday everybody!! Hump day is a great day at Bark ATL because it is time for our little pup student of the week! This week it is Harley. Harley is a one year old West Highland Terrier Mix and full of energy!

As a puppy, Harley loved to play with toys. He still loves to chase after a tennis ball!

Harley said he's glad he is bigger now. Riding in mom's purse was okay at first but as he grew it got a bit cramped in there! 

 

Harley also loved to nap when he was a baby but not anymore! We rarely catch him napping at school. 

Harley said he likes going to see his doctor. He said she is so nice and always gives him lots of love, and a treat for being good.

Harley was a very mischievous puppy. He said he would get stuck in the fence from time to time and mom had to rescue him.  

Harley (on the left) loves other dogs. He makes friends everywhere he goes-

 

Like Piedmont dog park!

He likes dogs of all sizes! 

Here is a video of him playing with a friend!

Harley said one of his favorite activities is to lay in the sun. He says it feels good and now he knows why cats do it!

Harley said he likes to go on trips. He also said that he and his mom don't take enough vacations together and that he would like to go to the beach this summer (hint hint)!

Harley loves to run and play with his friends. He said he loves coming to Bark ATL because it's like a home away from home. He gets lots of love!!

Congratulations on being Student of the Week, Harley! Everyone at Bark ATL loves you!!

Bark ATL's Flea and Heartworm Preventative Requirements (Pt. 1)

Bark ATL requires that your pet be on a flea and heartworm preventative to play or stay. We want your pet to stay healthy, plus an outbreak of fleas is not fun!! Since there are several great products I thought I would take a minute to explain the difference in some of the more popular products out there. We will start with flea products and continue with heartworm products next week. When in doubt, talk to your veterinarian to see which product is best for you and your pet. 

In all of my years of being in veterinary medicine flea preventative has always been a hot topic. There are so many products, how do you choose?? The chart below will help you see what each product does and does not do. I have added my two cents about the products below the chart. For more information click on the product name below the chart. It will take you to the manufacturers website.
  

Advantage: Applied topically between the shoulder blades once a month. DOES NOT kill ticks. If you are using Frontline and it stops working I suggest switching to this product.

Frontline/Plus: I would NEVER use the regular Frontline as it DOES NOT control flea development. Neither Frontline products repel mosquitoes. This product is also applied topically between the shoulder blades once a month.

Advantix: Kills fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice and repels biting flies. It is also applied topically between the shoulder blades once a month.

Program: I personally would not use this product. It is a pill that is given orally once a month. This is the flea additive in the heartworm preventative Sentinel. I know several dog owners that still have to use a topical flea preventative when using this product, but then again there are folks who swear by it!

BioSpot: I am not familiar with this product but it claims to do the same thing as Frontline Plus. It IS NOT waterproof. Also a once a month topical.

Capstar: This is a one time use oral pill. It is said to kill 90% of the fleas on your pet within 4 hours. This is a fantastic product to use if you see fleas on your pet. A topical or oral monthly preventative is still needed.

Two products that are not listed are Advantage Multi and Revolution. They are both a monthly topical for fleas and ticks but are also a heartworm preventative! We will go over these products in more detail next week. I hope this information helped since flea and tick season is right around the corner!!

Bark ATL's Big Student of the Week: Ripley!

It's Monday-yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!-which means it's time for Bark ATL's student of the week. I know this is the only reason you look forward to Monday, right?? This week our big dog star student is Ripley! This handsome Springer Spaniel is two years old and spunky. The only thing he loves more than Bark ATL is his mama!!

Well, Ripley does love the camera and apparently it loves him too because I've never seen a bad picture of him. Even as a puppy Ripley had an itch to model. He's got the head tilt pose down. 

 And just look at that smile!

This shot of Ripley is good enough to be the cover of Dog Fancy magazine. I know I would buy it!

As a young pup Ripley knew he was destined to be more than just a pretty face. He thought space would be a good place for him but he said it's cold up there.

Ripley also wanted to be a world famous traveler but he missed his mom and friends at Bark ATL.

Ripley likes to vacation on the beach with his family but says he also likes to stay at Bark ATL for a few days. He says it's a stay-cation at his favorite spot.

Ripley is liked by all at school. He likes to lay on his back so the people can give him belly rubs.

Luke is one of Ripley's best friends. They love to run around the room and chase the laser pointer!

Ripley looooooooooves to swim in the pool alone

Or with friends! 

Ripley loves to dress up for pictures! He made the cutest bee this past Halloween. He told me that this year he wants to be a cop. He says the ladies love a pup in uniform. 

We were fortunate enough to host Ripley's second birthday at Bark ATL this past December! 

We partied like rock stars! It's hard being the birthday boy. 

A few days after his birthday party it was time for holiday pictures. I think Ripley was still hung over! 

Thanks for being so awesome Ripley! Everyone at Bark ATL loves you!!

Bark ATL's Favorite Picture of the Week!

It's Friday so that means it is time for Bark ATL's favorite picture of the week! How about we turn it into a contest?? Caption this photo below in the comments section. Best caption wins a super cool Bark ATL coozie (come on, you know you want one!) and a Lick A Lot for your furry pal. 

Meet Bark ATL's Staff: Nanci!

It's Thursday which means it's time for another exciting edition of Meet Bark ATL's Staff! Today's lucky staff member is Nanci. Nanci has been with Bark for a little over a year. Nanci has a lot of experience with taking care of fur babies and says she can't imagine doing anything else. Nanci loves all dogs but has a special connection with the little ones, probably because she owns four!

This little princess is Laney (aka Laney Bug). Don't let that sweet little face fool you! She'll attack your fingers when you aren't looking. Little piranha!

 This handsome guy is Chewie. Nanci rescued him for Fulton County and is looking for a forever home for him. He is so sweet and loves all people and animals. Look at that face! How could you not love him??

This adorable dude is Lucky, and trust me, his name fits him. Some of you might remember that Nanci's home was broken into last year and this sweet guy was dog napped. Thanks to Nanci's never ending search he was found at a shelter far from home and about to be euthanized.

 

When Nanci went to pick up Lucky from the shelter they said that he was brought in with another pup. Being the animal lover that she is, Nanci took him home too. Logan fits in perfectly with the rest of the group and is truly BFF's with Lucky. Can't you just imagine them finding each other and making a pact to be road dogs together? So sweet! 

Nanci loves working with dogs because when she is having a bad day they always turn it around and make her happy! When she is not at Bark ATL you can find her at the dog park with her four kids, playing tennis, or traveling our great nation.

Bark ATL's Little Student of the Week: Max B!

Our little pup Student of the Week is Max B! Max is a 2 year old Silky Terrier and is loved by all at Bark ATL. He is always happy and full of energy. Max said he loves coming to Bark because all of his friends are here, and the people are really nice.

 Max was the cutest puppy ever! The picture below is of his first night in his forever home.

Max said he liked to sleep a lot when he was a puppy, although mom might not agree.

His favorite toy to snuggle with is his moose. Max says that's his little buddy. 

 

 I know that I would give in and feed him whatever he wanted if I saw that cute face looking up at me while in the kitchen.

Max loves to ride in the car. His favorite destination is Bark ATL, of course!

And who hasn't checked themselves out in the rear view mirror! Max said if you looked as good as he does you would stop and look in every mirror, too.

 Max is definitely a party animal! He loved celebrating his big day with all of his friends at Bark ATL. He wants me to tell you that the pupcakes are the best and you should have your best friends next birthday with us. Oh, and he also said to make sure he is invited!

 Max loves to get dressed up for pictures. He said he isn't very fond of the pink and red in this first picture but he does pull it off well.

 Max makes an awesome giraffe! I think this year he should be a cowboy or a pumpkin.

  

He looks so sweet as a Rein-dog. Max loves to bring the holiday spirit!

Max loves playtime at Bark. He said there is nothing better than chillin on the bench outside on a nice sunny afternoon.

 

Sharing the bench with a friend is much more fun. 

 

 Max makes friends with everybody. He knows no stranger!

Thanks for being such an awesome student Max! Everyone at Bark ATL loves you!!