At The Barking Lot, we believe that good dog training must be humane, fair, effective, and fun. Our two Directors of Training, Wendy DeCarlo and Dennis Damon of the Dog Obedience Group (D.O.G) specialists in behavior and training, offer and supervise our entire training program. We provide a variety of training venues from behavior consultations to private sessions specialized for you and your dog's individual needs. Group classes are available for puppy, obedience and pet manners, agility, games and tricks. Also available are private and semi-private classes in: pre-aquisition counseling, problem solving, preparing dogs for the arrival of a baby, massage and conditioning.

Our approach to humane training uses positive reinforcement, operant conditioning clicker training and The Third Way training. "Our goal in training is to teach owners how to effectively communicate whta they want to their dogs, and to build a strong and dedicated partnership based on respect for each other." Our trainers are certified evaluators for The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test which is offered several times per year at The Barking Lot. Training programs are available for boarding and daycare dogs during their stay. Proof of vaccinations or titres is required.

Classes Offered:
Puppy Training Class
Basic Dog Obedience
Advanced Dog Obedience
Dog Agility
Positive Reinforcement Training
Flyball Training
Adolescent Dog Training