Tune In Alert! #BarkFest on Nat Geo WILD

Nat Geo WILD channel's inaugural BarkFest weekend begins TOMORROW, Friday May 15th at 8pm ET/PT and celebrates all things canine with shows that teach about the brains "behind that bark".

The BARKFEST programming lineup includes...

FRIDAY, MAY 15: 
World’s Greatest Dogs - Friday, May 15 at 8 PM ET/PT These are the stories of extraordinary dogs: a surfing therapy dog, a bionic dog, a dog with the world record in scootering, and many more. We’ll meet these incredible canines and their dedicated owners.
Cesar 911 Season Finale - Friday, May 15 at 9 PM ET/PT Cesar rushes to the aid of Joe, a frantic husband and father.

Is Your Dog A Genius? Doggy See, Doggy Doo – Friday, May 15 at 10 PM ET/PT Is your dog a born genius? Or can you make him one? Duke University dog scientist Dr. Brian Hare uses his groundbreaking research to help dog owners better understand their canine companions. This interactive series will help dog owners everywhere unlock their canine’s true potential.
SATURDAY, MAY 16:

The Incredible Dr. Pol: Dog-A-POL-ooza - Saturday, May 16 at 8 PM ET/PT In this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it’s all dogs all day this week at Pol Veterinary Services!


Unlikely Animal Friends: Bark-Tacular- Saturday, May 16 at 9 PM ET/PT We’ll take a look at some of the most amazing unlikely friendships that prove that dogs are more than just man’s best friend!


Is Your Dog a Genius? Who’s Your Doggy? - Saturday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT Can your dog outsmart you? Does he bend the rules behind your back? Duke University dog scientists Dr. Brian Hare has developed a series of scientific test to reveal your dog’s unique strategies and help you improved your relationship with her.
SUNDAY, MAY 17

World’s Greatest Dogs– Sunday, May 17 at 8 PM ET/PT (encore airing)

Super Underdogs – Sunday, May 17 at 9 PM ET/PT From smallest to largest, from longest ears to longest tongue, from unique shapes to most muscles. These are the stories of the worlds’ most extreme looking dogs.

Is Your Dog A Genius? Talk Doggy To Me - Sunday, May 17 at 10 PM ET/PT Dogs and humans share a social bond unlike any two species on the planet. But how does your dog really feel about you? Based on his groundbreaking research, Dr. Brian Hare has created a series of games to help you better understand your canine companion.


Stay tuned to TheTVMom.com blog tomorrow to find out if our bigger dog Macintosh is a "genius"... (thanks to the fine folks at Dognition.com, who provided us the opportunity to play with their site in exchange for my BarkFest promotion)

Yep, he looks smart.