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Bark the sound

They may not officially be part of the student body, but Carolina’s canine population is growing.

Whether they’re assisting a community member living with chronic mental health conditions or utilizing their soothing presence to help injured athletes get back on the field, the four-legged Tar Heels are bringing a new energy to campus.

Students pet a dog.

Canines in the classroom

A recent Maymester course titled Canine Cultures used sociocultural anthropology research methods and concepts to better understand the relationship between man and dog.

The course has challenged some of our pre-conceived notions about dogs and how we interact with them.

Kyle Hall, anthropology major

Learn more about Canine Cultures

a student pets a dog in class.

Click a story below to meet some of Carolina's favorite dogs.