The Training Retreat by Barks and Recreation

Katie Galloway 3 months ago

We had such a wonderful experience with Barks and Rec’s Training Retreat! We adopted our pocket pittie/bully dog mix pup from VHS when she was about 4 years old, and they did an amazing job helping her build confidence while mastering basic commands. One of the biggest improvements was her leash walking—she has become so much calmer and more enjoyable to walk! What really set them apart was how personalized the training was. We’re expecting our first baby this Fall, and they went above and beyond by incorporating baby-specific training into our sessions. They used a baby doll and even played recordings of a crying baby while teaching our dog to “leave it” and remain calm. That extra level of care gave us so much confidence as we prepare to bring our daughter home. The trainers were knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about setting both us and our dog up for long-term success. We couldn’t recommend the Training Retreat more highly!

Misty Hartmire 4 months ago

Jenn and Tyler did such a wonderful job with our dog Joey… and gave us the tools to continue working with him at home after training camp was over! And they follow-up! Joey still tests his limits- but we have seen huge improvements in his behavior since camp. 10/10 recommend!

Nicole Thompson 4 months ago

I took my puppy to the puppy camp and I was pleasantly surprised when I picked him up! The trainers took very good care of him and I could tell they truly love their jobs. They taught me a lot too! Dog training is an expense but I was so overwhelmed with my puppy I feel that it is well worth the price! I am hoping to get him signed up for a future training camp as well!

Deb Townsend 6 months ago

My 18-month-old boxer, Daisy Boo, had a very bad habit of jumping up on people and pulling during walks. She also played too hard with other dogs at daycare. At 65 pounds, it was not safe for her to be jumping on people. Additionally, since she played so hard, she often ended up separated from the other dogs during daycare. I took her to The Training Retreat, and the change in her has been amazing. Walks are so much more enjoyable for both of us. More importantly, she has greatly reduced her jumping. Also, her doggy manners have improved so much that she can play with the other dogs at daycare! I am thrilled with the results. She still has her goofy boxer personality, only gentler and much better behaved. Taking her to The Training Retreat has been one of the best things I've done for her.

Rebecca Lucas 11 months ago

10/10!!! We had our 10 month old corgi Willow for training camp to become a therapy dog for my assisted living facility. a from the first interaction I could tell this was a team that cares about dogs. I originally called to set up a training camp prior to adopting my girl. They insisted on coming to the house for an evaluation first to ensure training camp would be helpful. I couldn’t believe the integrity to start with lower cost services first to save me money. After Tyler came to the house he deemed she would be a good therapy dog. After that they even deducted the price of the home visit into the training camp. As for the camp we did a 3 week camp and can’t believe how much progress she made in those short weeks. My dog who didn’t know a single command prior was sitting, staying, knew place, asked permission before entering rooms, knew how to approach new people, don’t jump on anyone, and didn’t bark for attention. I appreciated the updates and lesson at pickup. They are even going to come and check on our progress at home in a few weeks to see how she acclimates. I cant thank them enough for their hard work and love they gave my Willow. 10/10 would recommend!