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. 

TUNE IN ALERT: Aloha Vet on Nat Geo WILD! Season Finale TOMORROW!

Dr. Scott Sims is one of Hawaii’s best-kept local secrets. 

Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. 

Some clients live in hard-to-reach locations, but if an animal needs help, Dr. Sims always finds a way to get there, even if he has to walk, ride a horse, drive an ATV, fly a plane or swim. 

It’s a wild job that’s an adventure every day. “Aloha Vet” airs Saturdays at 9 PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD.

Be sure to tune in to see the season finale episode “Last Resort” premiering Saturday, April 11, at 9 PM ET/PT: There’s never a dull moment with Dr. Sims – today, one goat gets his horns trimmed and another gets castrated, a horse needs a lump removed from his rear, and an old dog needs a tumor removed from his stomach.

Check out these SNEAK PEEK CLIPS! 

Nat Geo WILD - Bloggers Gone Wild!

I've been a bad blogger. Blame it on the winter. I get lazy when it gets cold. Such is the life of arthritis. Everything hurts. Blah.

But! Today it's in the mid-40's here in Ohio, the sun is out, and I'm feeling motivated!

I've been invited to be a part of the Nat Geo WILD channel's Bloggers Gone Wild community! The folks at Nat Geo were kind enough to send along a couple neat gifts and some promo material for their new seasons of Cesar 911 and Unlikely Animal Friends, both of which are in full swing now on Nat Geo WILD!

Our Chinese Crested, Louie, claimed the beach towel!

Cool water bottle from the
Cesar Millan Foundation.

Cesar 911 (season 2) features "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan as he travels to a new neighborhood each week that is in desperate need of his expertise. Co-workers, relatives, and friends call him up to "blow the whistle" on furry menaces that turn their lives upside down. Millan packs in practical tips and valuable insights to help loyal fans and new viewers alike. It airs Friday nights, 9/8c.

Unlikely Animal Friends (season 4) searches out the most unique, most surprising, and most loving animal relationships. The six episode series documents one heartwarming tale after another, many which you might recognize from viral internet fame. It airs Friday nights, 10/9c.  This coming Friday's episode features "The Tale of the Cockatoo and the Kitty Cat"!

Be sure to tune in and watch here for more great shows and giveaways from Nat Geo WILD!

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