The Local Bark

There are so many wonderful reasons for sharing our lives with dogs. The joy we experience from our relationships with them should not be compromised because we failed to train them properly. Enroll in our training programs as early as possible to enhance your relationship with your dog and to prevent the inevitable frustrations associated with owning an untrained dog.

Puppy prep school

Description:Starting training at an early age is the best way get a life-long obedient and well mannered dog. Puppy Prep School provides an easy to follow, step by step program to ensure you and your dog have the best start.
Skills Learned:
  • Socialization with people and other puppies
  • Jump-start basic manners
  • Introduction to sit, down, and come commands
  • Introduction to leash walking
Age:3-5 months
Price:$475
Length:5 days overnight or 5 consecutive day stays

Boarding School – On-leash Obedience

Description:Dogs need structure in their "pack" to be balanced and happy. Our boarding school program achieves structure by providing clear and easy to understand training methods you and your dog can follow.
Skills Learned:
  • Socialization with people and other dogs
  • Good manners
  • Sit, down, stay, heel, come, and go-to-place commands
Age:5+ months
Price:$1275
Length:14 days overnight or 14 consecutive day stays

Advanced Boarding School – Off Leash Obedience

Description:Our off leash boarding school is for true dog enthusiasts. People who involve their dog in activities such as hiking, camping, going to the beach, and playing at dog parks will love the relationship they develop with their off-leash trained dog.
Skills Learned:
  • Off leash sit, down, stay, heel, come, and go-to-place commands
  • Respond to hand signals and voice commands from a long distance
Age:5+ months
Prerequisite:Boarding School - On-Leash Obedience
Price:$1275
Length:14 days overnight or 14 consecutive day stays

Canine Bootcamp

Description: Our bootcamp programs are tailored to quickly control behavioral problems related to dominance/mild aggression or serious anxiety. Our training staff has 10 years of experience handling dogs with aggression and severe behavioral problems.
Age:5+ months
Price:Starting at $1575
Length:Evaluation required to determine length of stay