Resources & Insights

Bringing home a new puppy is fun, exciting, and heartwarming. But if you haven’t prepared beforehand, it can be a stressful experience for you and your new pet. In order to make this experience as positive as can be, here’s a veterinarian-approved list of what to buy a new puppy.  Food and treats Food should...

Embark is pleased to announce a highly requested update to how we display genetic health results for tested dogs on our platform. This change will better highlight the health conditions known to impact your dog’s breed, and clearly differentiate between breed relevant and broad screening “on-breed” and “off-breed” health results. As part of this change,...

At Embark, we take canine health very seriously. Below, please find advice for caring for your dog during the Coronavirus crisis. As this illness is still relatively new, recommended procedures can change quickly as we learn more. Please refer to the CDC website for the most up to date information.  Is my dog at risk...

With the rise of working from home, more owners are spending the whole day with their dogs close by. Working remotely comes with its own benefits and challenges, especially when you have a dog as your coworker.  It’s great to be able to spend more time with your dog. There are many studies that show...

In the wake of Coronavirus, many homes are looking toward fostering a dog as a source of indoor companionship. It’s great that so many people are thinking of opening their doors. Animal shelters across the country need foster volunteers now more than ever. The Huffington Post reports that “shelters want to move as many animals...

As the world’s leading dog DNA testing service we’re committed to ending preventable diseases in dogs. But that doesn’t happen in isolation: It takes a village. So when you partner with Embark, you become part of a dynamic, intricately linked ecosystem of  breeders, researchers, veterinarians, breed clubs, and global health organizations, all building upon each...