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In 2018, Embark completed a shelter project that placed 10 dogs in forever homes! We also donated a portion of sales from the weekend of Clear the Shelters back to the six rescue organizations that participated in our project. The project Embark donated free dog DNA tests to six different shelters across three states.  We...

Loving and dependable, the German Shepherd Dog (commonly called the German Shepherd) would make an excellent addition to any family. If you are considering bringing a German Shepherd into your home, we have all the information you need to make informed decisions regarding the care of your new pup. We’ve included important details about this...

Did you just welcome a new Corgi into your home? Are you thinking about it? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your new furry friend is a puppy, an adult, or a senior dog, we have the information you need to properly train and care for him or her. This guide is...

The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the sky is steadily getting darker each night when you take your dog out for their evening stroll. Despite the chill and the shorter days, fall is a wonderfully cozy season–especially when you have a dog by your side. Here are our top dog-friendly fall activities...

We tested thousands of dogs at Embark this year and saw a lot of different names! So we wanted to find out what the most popular names were and how they varied between states and size. Let’s take a look at the top dog names for 2018! Most popular dog names *according to The Labrador Site...

Two dogs affected by Hurricane Harvey were reunited by Embark in February of 2018. We discovered Ollie and Daegyeon’s connection in our lab and learned that they were siblings! Ollie and Daegyeon’s story Ollie was abandoned during Hurricane Harvey, then taken in by a rescue group. He needed a forever home and Kristina needed a...

Dog parks are a fun place to be for pups and pet parents alike. Just watching your dog run around with their four-legged friends is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. However, when there are many canines in the same place, it’s important to respect the rules. Here are five tips every owner...

Everyone’s lifestyle is different, and a certain breed of dog may be best for yours. Before bringing a dog into your home, it’s important to reflect on your life. Are you super active? Do you work more than 40 hours a week? Are you looking for a dog to travel with you? These are all questions that...

Whether you’ve just welcomed a Beagle into your home or you’re thinking of adding one to your family, you’ve come to the right place; we have the information you need to properly train and care for him or her. This guide to Beagles was compiled with new dog owners in mind, but we also have...

Lights, camera, action! It’s time to discover which famous movie dog you would be based on your personality! This quiz matches you with a pup-star based on your interests. You’ve seen these pups in theaters, but have you ever wondered which dog you would be? We love personality quizzes and movies about dogs, so why...

Have you ever had a Basenji in your family before? Are you welcoming a new Basenji puppy into your home? Whether you are simply looking for more information on Basenjis or are brand new to this breed, you’ve come to the right place. This guide to Basenjis was compiled with new dog owners in mind,...

Summer and the beach go hand-in-hand! We love spending these warm summer days laying out by the water. It’s even more fun when you can bring your dog with you! If you’re lucky enough to live close to the ocean, you probably know the ins and outs of bringing your pup to the beach. However,...