UWEC: Behavioral Applications Regarding Canines - BARC

04/20/2017

Check out Tumbles, the adorable two-legged puppy who is learning to use his hind legs to walk with the help of 3-D printed wheels!

An adorable two-legged puppy is now rolling around thanks to his new 3-D printed wheelchair. Tumbles was born without his front legs and was rescued when he ...

03/31/2017

Norman is a talented dog - not only has he become a master scooter, but he can also ride a bike!

Scooter Dog: Norman The Dog To Be Guinness World Record Breaker SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj SKILLFUL bike-riding dog Norman has set a new world record fo...

03/24/2017

"With this action, he gave a lesson in humanity"

On a chilly winter day, he gave this pup the jacket off his back.

03/20/2017

It seems quite obvious to say, but given the persistence of the alpha structure theory it's worth reiterating: Dogs are not captive wolves

03/10/2017

Our local Bob's House for Dogs is featured in this Washington Post story!

One organization says it envisions “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”

03/03/2017

The science is still out as to what a dog's smile really conveys... regardless, Meaty here sure appears content!

For animal people. Pass it on.

02/21/2017

"I’ve not only learned how to pair up people and canines, I have received a master class in the expansiveness of the human heart, a lesson that I very much needed."
Nice story about helping dogs find their forever homes, while figuring out how to be less cynical, more empathetic - something I'm sure we all could be.

An animal shelter volunteer has a dim view of her fellow man, until she starts playing matchmaker for dogs and people.

02/17/2017

Some of the students in the BARC program attending the 2016 Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis conference!

02/13/2017

Everyone is obsessed with this photo because Russ is adorable (and has a great rescue story!)

A pit bull named Russ is adopted by a student living in Philadelphia.

04/17/2016

The Eau Claire Marathon is coming up in two weeks, and runner Kylie is donating her fundraising dollars to BARC! Please consider supporting the BARC program and Kylie by clicking the link below. We're excited to cheer her and the other runners on as they pass through the UW-Eau Claire campus!

Getting ready to run my first ever Half Marathon! Please support BARC!

04/12/2016

Meet Cricket! He is a beautiful 2 year old neutered Bulldog mix in need of a loving home. Check him out eccha.org!

03/16/2016

Meet one of our members, Shelby Lokken!

Year: Junior
Major: Psychology - Behavior Analysis Emphasis
Minor: Biology
Favorite animal: Giant Anteater
Hometown: Hudson, Wisconsin
Fun fact: I love to rock out with my dog, Esme, to the Rolling Stones (my favorite band).

This is Shelby's third semester in BARC!