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 *Eat Pray Bark* is a new, upbeat German comedy streaming on Netflix that revolves around dogs—as its title suggests. In particular, it explores the idea that mischievous dogs are, at heart, misunderstood creatures deserving of greater patience and understanding. The plot centers on four ill-behaved dogs and their owners, who embark on a journey to the Tyrolean mountains to attend an intensive training workshop led by a legendary canine trainer named Nodon. Broadly speaking, *Eat Pray Bark* makes for an excellent choice for dog owners and pet lovers; however, its heavy reliance on unconvincing comedy—rather than opting for a more sentimental approach—proves somewhat perplexing. *Eat Pray Bark* opens in a major German metropolis, where Ursula Brandmeier, a European Union minister, struggles mightily to control her dog, Brenda. Although Ursula spends most of her time listening to audiobooks extolling the virtues of dogs as companions—and offering tips on how to understand and train t...