Bark Desktop App is not opening on Mac

1. Click Move to Trash in the error.
2. Open Finder.
3. Look for Bark in the left column. If present, click ⏏ Eject.
4. Now, let's download a fresh copy of the app here: bark.us/ios
5. It should install and open properly! Once it does, continue with our iOS setup guide.

If you are experiencing one of these issues...

• The app doesn't open, or only opens for a second and immediately disappears
• Error: "Bark can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software."
  

...Then, let's check a few settings on your Mac.

1. Click the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen.
2. Click About This Mac. 
3. A pop-up will appear similar to the one below, telling you which version you are on.
   
4. Click the Apple icon on the top left.
5. Select System Preferences (or System Settings).
6. Click Security & Privacy (or Privacy & Security).
7. Under "Allow apps downloaded from," select Open Anyway or Anywhere if present. Otherwise, select App Store and identified developers.
   

   Older Macs

   Newer Macs

   Options grayed out? Click the 🔒 lock on the bottom to allow changes to these settings. You'll be asked to enter your Mac password.
8. On older Macs, click the Privacy tab at the top, then click Full Disk Access on the left.
   
   • Now, click the ➕ sign.
     
   • Select Applications from the left column, select Bark, and click Open.
     
9. On newer Macs, click Full Disk Access.
   
   
   • Give Bark access.
     
10. Go to Finder > Applications.
11. Double click on Bark. It should open now!