Training

At Barkefellers, we believe all dogs should have the chance to learn good manners!

Dog training makes life at home happier for dogs and their families – and makes dogs more welcome when out and about in the neighborhood and community. We also believe that dogs should always be treated fairly and humanely. Our approach to training begins with an understanding that training should enhance and strengthen the relationship between a person and their dog. Our training courses employ positive reinforcement techniques to elicit and reward desired behaviors. Training collars and/or corrections are used only when the dog has an understanding of the exercises and after the trainer is taught the proper use of these training devices.

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Day School

Barkefellers University offers a convenient weekday school for dogs. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday, and attendees should be dropped off by 9 am and picked up after 4 pm.

Each day of Doggie Day School includes: • 3 learning sessions throughout the day • 2 group or private play sessions • Socialization • Rest • End-of-day parent transition class

Stay School

For owners that want to provide a consistent environment during training, Barkefellers University offers dogs the ultimate luxury lodge and learn experience with our Stay School. • 3 learning sessions throughout the day • 2 group or private play sessions • 1 hour of socialization • End-of-level pet parent transition class

Puppy Prep School

Training from Barkefellers can make life more enjoyable for you and your pet.

Puppy Prep School is a 4-week class and includes training in the following:

• All basic obedience commands • Handling and restraint • Resource guarding • Polite greetings • Grooming • Crate training (upon request) • Pet parent transition sessions

Level One

The Level One Training course is a 1-week class that includes training in the following:

• Commands “Sit” and “Wait” • Name recognition • Polite greetings
• Commands “Down,” “Come,” “Let’s Go” • Practice and review all lessons • Pet parent transition sessions

Level Two

The Level Two Training course is a 1-week class that builds on the training conducted in Level One.

The following skills are included in Level Two Training:

• Reinforce Level One skills • Command “Leave It” • Strong recall • Polite greeting with dog
• Commands “Down” and “Stay” with distractions • Practice and review all lessons • Pet parent transition sessions

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