MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Become a "Bark Expert" panel member and tell us what’s on your mind. We want to find out what’s important to dog lovers, and who better to assist us than our readers!

As a panel member, you will be asked to share your opinions through online surveys, and you’ll have a chance to win great prizes.

Your information will be kept strictly confidential and used only in combination with that of other survey respondents; we won’t share it, trade it or sell it.

To join our online reader panel, please answer the questions below. We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your time and participation. As a special thank you, we’ll add your name to a drawing to win a collection of Bark’s favorite books.

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Street Address: *

City/State/Zip: *

Country: *

Phone: *

E-mail Address: *

PLEASE ANSWER AS MANY QUESTIONS AS POSSIBLE.

A. About You

1. What is your relationship to Bark magazine?

Current/former subscriber
Buy the magazine in a store/on the newsstand
Read someone else’s copy
Occasional reader

2. Are you

Female
Male

3. Age

18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

4. What is your marital status?

Married
Single
Cohabiting

5. Education

Attended/graduated high school
Attended/graduated college
Post-graduate degree

6. Primary residence

Own
Rent
Other

7. Median household income

$35K+
$50K+
$75K+
$100K+
$150K+
$200K +

8. How much did you spend on your dog (including food, grooming and veterinary care) during the past year?

Under $500
$500-$1,000
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000

B: You & Your Dog

9. How many dogs do you have?

1
2
3
4 +

10. What size are your dog(s)? Please select all that apply.

Small (under 25 lbs.)
Medium (25-40 lbs.)
Large (40+ lbs.)

11. How did you get your dog(s)? Please select all that apply.

Found
Adopted from a shelter/rescue organization
Purchased from a breeder
Purchased from a pet store/other
Received from a friend/family member/associate

12. How many hours per day do you devote to your dog(s)—walking, playing, training, etc.?

13. How do you select a dog food? Please select all that apply.

Price
All natural/organic ingredients
Advertised benefits
Friend/vet recommendation
Palatability to dog

14. Do you vacation/travel with your dog?

Yes
Occasionally
No

15. Do you have pet insurance for your dog(s)?

Yes
No

C: You & Bark

16. How much time, on average, do you spend reading each issue of Bark?

1 hour or less
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours or more

17. Including family and friends, how many people read or look at your copy of Bark?

18. Have you purchased a dog-themed gift for a friend in the past year?

Yes
No

19. Have you made a purchase online in the last 2 months?

Yes
No

20. As a reader of Bark, please select all that apply:

I generally read Bark the day it arrives.
I generally read each issue cover to cover.
I often discuss an article with someone.
I have acted in response to an article.
I have made a purchase in response to advertising.

21. How often do you visit the Bark website?

22. I subscribe to other dog magazines.

Yes
No

23. I get most of my information about dogs from:

Bark
Other sources

Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. We promise to keep all your answers confidential. Your name will be added to a drawing to win a special prize—a collection of Bark’s favorite books!

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