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.](https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/004017_unc_paws_active_minds_puppies010-800x800.jpg)
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
![a student pets a dog in class.](https://www.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/015018_CanineCultureClass0131-800x800.jpg)
Click a story below to meet some of Carolina's favorite dogs.