After taking a few-days break, we're back for the New Year! Happy New Year to all those dog-lovers out there! Scottsdale BARK hopes that 2009 is even bigger, better, and brighter than last-year, so make sure that you and your furry friends have a happy and healthy 2009!

The sun is shining here at the Valley of The Sun, Arizona! It's amazing how much weather plays a role in our lives, in addition to our dogs' lives. Pay attention the next time it rains, and see if your dog acts differently compared to a nice day. This is yet another example of how much personality and feelings our furry friends truly have, and how much they relate to humans. We do believe that dogs get seasonal depression too, and hopefully it's not as serious as it could get in some humans.