Creating Calm: Clara Jurgenliemk helps adapt B.A.R.K. for autistic students
“If other students feel like research might be worth a shot but they’re not sure if it’ll be a good fit for them, just try it,” she says. “I didn’t expect that I would like it so much, and it’s been so rewarding. You never know what will happen.”
B.A.R.K. Drop-in Dates Announced!
We look forward to welcoming you to drop-ins from September 5th!
ISAZ 2025: Congratulations B.A.R.K. team!
The B.A.R.K. team had a wonderful time in Saskatoon at the International Society for Anthrozoology Conference!
Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates!
Congratulations to our Class of 2025!
Mikaela Dahlman: Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist!
Congratulations to Mikaela Dahlman for obtaining her Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist certificate!
Giving Day 2025
Thank you to all of our supporters, donors, and challengers for making Giving Day 2025 a huge success!
Dr Binfet: How Therapy Dogs Can Support Neurodiverse College Students
Interested in learning more about how therapy dogs can support neurodiverse students? Keen to know what the B.A.R.K. team will be getting up to this summer?
Feeling lonely? Campus therapy dogs may be the fix, study says
UBC Okanagan research finds canines can ease feelings of loneliness, particularly for international students
Dr. Binfet: A Guaranteed Way to Get Students to Smile on Campus
Check out Dr. Binfet’s latest article in Psychology today and learn more about the benefits of smiling!
We’re wrapped up for Winter!
We’re heading off on Winter Break, see you in 2025!