Our Contributors
Meet the pet industry professionals, certified trainers, and passionate dog lovers behind our product reviews and care guides.
Mike Rodriguez
Senior Product Reviewer
Mike Rodriguez is a certified professional dog trainer and senior product reviewer at Barking Goods with over 8 years of experience testing and evaluating pet products. A CPDT-KA certified trainer, Mike has worked with hundreds of dogs across every breed and temperament, giving him an unmatched perspective on what products actually hold up in the real world. He runs a structured product testing program with a rotating panel of dogs ranging from gentle toy breeds to the most determined power chewers. Mike lives in Austin, Texas with his three dogs -- a German Shepherd named Atlas, a Beagle named Copper, and a pit bull mix named Luna -- who serve as his unofficial (but very enthusiastic) product testing team.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Veterinary Editor, DVM
Dr. Sarah Chen is a licensed veterinarian with over 10 years of clinical experience in small animal medicine. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University, she spent seven years in private practice before transitioning to veterinary journalism and pet product education. As Barking Goods' Veterinary Editor, Dr. Chen reviews all health and nutrition content for accuracy and ensures our recommendations align with current veterinary science. She's a Certified Veterinary Journalist and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). When she's not reviewing content, she volunteers at her local animal shelter and spoils her two rescue dogs, Mochi and Biscuit.