The Bark

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2022). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The Bark is the indispensable guide to life with dogs, showing readers how to live smartly and rewardingly with their canine companions. Founded in 1997, as a newsletter to advocate for off-leash dog parks in Berkeley, California, The Bark quickly grew into a glossy, award-winning publication acclaimed for its timely commentary and rich literary offerings. Today, The Bark has transitioned into a digital publication. We maintain a very robust archive of articles and in addition to our new content.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1997

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Lifestyle: Pets, See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026