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New Obedience Class at The Barkmore: May 13th

New Obedience Class at The Barkmore: May 13th

Natural Obedience Level One: Working with Your Dog's Drive May 13th thru June 10th, 2023 In this course, we help you learn what truly motivates your dog and how to train obedience behaviors using their natural drive. We use food, toys, and praise to shape the following commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Place, and Recall. This class is for dogs 6 months and older. We will meet once per week for 5 weeks, and each class runs for 45 minutes. While we are shaping obedience behaviors, we will also be working on: Movement, Engagement, and Nervous System Regulation. You will learn...


What is Canine Resistance Training?

What is Canine Resistance Training?

After discovering Canine Resistance Training in 2018 through another dog trainer, I knew right away that I wanted to start both my dogs on this program. Not only have they gotten in great physical shape (at ages 10 and 13), but it's actually their emotional well-being that has seen the greatest benefit. My whole training philosophy revolves around the dog's want, and often real need, to do constructive work. Ashley's program strikes the crucial balance between actual work and a fun work-out activity that provides loads of bonding between dog and owner. The best, most concise description of Canine Resistance...


Daycare and Boarding Services

Leah Lykos

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Daycare and Boarding Services

  Daycare and Boarding Services If you are interested in our daycare or boarding services please text or email to set up a phone interview. In a brief 15-20 minute call, we will determine if your dog is a good fit for our facility, and if we are a good fit for you and your dog. You can also look at our rates and policies beforehand to see if our schedule and rates will meet your dog care needs. We take a very limited number of dogs into our care each day and strive to provide for each of their...