The Barking Lot is a regular weekly feature of This Just In…Originally written by both my lovely wife, Jennifer and me, this blog brings you the latest news about our furry friends including articles, columns, photos and videos. Enjoy!

THE WEEKEND DOG-WALKING FORECAST: We grade the weather outlook for taking your pet outdoors.

TODAY:  Sunny. High of 25.  “D”

SUNDAY:  UPDATED: Snow this morning will give way to clearing skies this afternoon along with some sunshine. High near 50. Snow accumulations less than one inch. “C”

Time now for DOGS IN THE NEWS, canines that made headlines the past week.

Affection from a dog really is medicinal, according to a new study.

Pooch Power: Therapy Dogs Bring Quick Relief in the ER.

Do PTSD Service Dogs for War Veterans Suffer From Stress?

This is the story of a mischievous mutt who turned out to be a very good girl. Such a good girl, in fact, that she saved a life.

Malamute Dog Helps Husky Best Friend Adjust to Vision Loss By Keeping the Pup Active and Happy.

Here’s How Much You Can Make as a Dog Walker in Every State.

Naughty dogs…by the hundreds.

Dog dons suit and tie to be best man at owner’s wedding.

PHOTO: In Birmingham, England, a woman and her miniature poodles on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

That’s it for this week. Thanks for stopping by.

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!

Hope to see some dogs at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Milwaukee!