Canines, Students, and Seniors: Valentine’s Day at Missionwood Retirement Resort
The B.A.R.K. dogs visited Missionwood Retirement Resort for Valentine’s Day!
Dr. Binfet: The Proliferation and Appeal of On-Campus Therapy Dog Programs
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about the research examining the benefits of therapy dog programs!
Who Makes a Good Therapy Dog?
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about who makes a good therapy dog!
Paws for Applause: Celebrating 10 years of B.A.R.K.
10 years of memories, friendships and wagging tails.
Bacon Pumpkin Dog Cookies Recipe
Thank you UBCO Food Services!
Dr. Binfet: Lessons Learned from a 3-Legged Rescue Mutt
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about what we can learn from our canine companions!
B.A.R.K. recognized as Unsung Heroes!
Photos taken by Adam Lauzé and Darren Hull. UBC’s President Dr. Santa Ono recognized B.A.R.K’s Director Dr. John-Tyler Binfet and Coordinator Freya Green as unsung heroes in this week’s community update! Dr. Ono provided an overview of the B.A.R.K. program and recognized the contribution of Dr. Binfet, Freya, and the B.A.R.K. volunteers during stressful times on […]
Phoenix News: Behind the BARK
Photo taken by Adam Lauzé, 2021 UBC Okanagan’s official newspaper, The Phoenix News, recently published an article about the B.A.R.K. program and our recent research! The Phoenix’s Madeline Grove interviewed B.A.R.K. volunteer and UBC student, Amelia Willcox. Click here to read more about the B.A.R.K. program, our recent research, and what it means to be […]
Dr. Binfet: Cops and Therapy Canines: Wagging Tails Reduce Stress
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about how integrating a canine-assisted intervention into a detachment can reduce occupational stress!