At The Barking Lot, we believe that good dog training must be humane, effective, fair and fun. Our lead trainers, 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 & pet manners, agility, games and tricks. Also available are private and semi-private classes in pre-acquisition counseling, problem solving, preparing dogs for the arrival of baby, massage & 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 what 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 day care dogs during their stay. Our 3,000 sq. ft. indoor training facility is fully matted with a brand new state of the art heating and air-conditioning system to insure you and your dog's comfort level while learning. Proof of vaccination or titers required.