Eugene
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be
A content and well-trained dog contributes to a joyful family dynamic. At Central Bark® Eugene, our team of dog training experts utilizes enjoyable and positive, reward-based methods. They will help dogs of all ages in cultivating crucial life skills and behaviors.
We provide a range of training options, including individual sessions and enrichment programs. In addition, we have group classes that reinforce positive habits and strengthen the special bond you share with your dog. Training serves as the cornerstone for fostering responsible canine behavior and the development of happy, sociable, and well-rounded dogs.
Discover the advantages of dog training in Eugene, OR at Central Bark:
- Personalized Instruction: Our training sessions are thoughtfully customized to cater to your dog’s unique needs and goals. Our skilled trainers offer guidance to address behavioral challenges or introduce new commands. This will ensure your dog receives the focused attention they need to thrive.
- Group Classes for Skill Enhancement: Engage in our group classes to reinforce positive behaviors and promote your dog’s socialization in a safe and supportive environment. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for your furry companion to interact with fellow dogs and humans while mastering essential skills.
- Fostering Exemplary Citizenship: Training serves as the cornerstone for responsible behavior. We instill positive routines and essential commands in your dog, shaping them into well-rounded individuals capable of confidently navigating social situations.
- Deepening the Bond: Our training goes beyond mere command instruction. It cultivates trust, effective communication, and mutual understanding between you and your dog. This nurtures an affectionate, respectful partnership, strengthening your special connection with your four-legged companion.
Central Bark
Eugene
750 McKinley St,
Eugene, OR 97402Get Directions
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Enroll NowWe can teach your dog:
- Name Recognition: Ensure safety by teaching your dog to respond to their name using positive techniques. This builds a strong foundation for effective communication.
- Fundamental Commands: Master crucial instructions like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it through positive reinforcement, refining their behavior and enhancing their obedience.
- Door and Gate Etiquette: Train your dog to enter and exit calmly upon command, demonstrating polite behavior that makes daily routines smoother.
- Relaxed Leash Walking: Enjoy pleasant strolls by instructing your dog to walk calmly on a slack leash, eliminating the hassle of pulling and making walks more enjoyable.
- Addressing Concerns: Tackle issues such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing with the guidance of our dedicated trainers. Together, let’s enrich your dog’s life and unlock their full potential.
Dog Training & Enrichment Options:
Training Tutor
Personalized one-on-one training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop important skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.
One-on-One Enrichment
Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the extra attention they love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games. It’s fun and rewarding and exercise their bodies and minds and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
Rest Period Enrichment
Your dog gets to relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation which can help them achieve a healthy balance of play, learning, and rest. It can also help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.
Training & Enrichment Add-ons
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Training Tutor One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. Packages available. | 40 |
| One-on-One Enrichment Personalized session during your dog’s visit with interactive toys, puzzles, and games to exercise your dog’s body and mind. | 20 |
| Rest Period Enrichment Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest. | 5 |
Packages available. Prepaid packages are nonrefundable. All sales are final. If you have any concerns about food sensitivities or toys, please speak to an associate at the front desk to discuss options.
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After decades of experience, we know that reward-based training is the most humane and effective way to train dogs and address unwanted behaviors. With reward-based training, you can build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness.
Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
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As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.
This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:
- Comfort and social skills with people
- Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
- Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Comfort in rest areas and a crate
- Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
- Level of comfort taking treats in social settings
This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.
Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!
To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.
NOTE: Please bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.
For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. If you have ever traveled with your dog or had the unfortunate experience of an overnight stay at the vet, knowing your dog is comfortable in a crate is immeasurably comforting.
Crate training can take just days or a few months, based on your dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences with crates. The two keys to successful crate training are to keep the experience positive and go slowly.
When your puppy is not in their crate, keep the door open and reward them every time they choose to enter, even if you didn’t ask them to enter it. When crating your puppy, give them a safe enrichment item (like a stuffed Kong) that will keep them busy and allow them to self-soothe while confined. Remember that crate training should take place in a series of small, slow steps that will help your puppy become more comfortable.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you care for your new puppy. Our Enrichment Day Care gives puppies all the socialization, exercise, mental stimulation, and rest they need for a lifetime of happiness with you and your family. We also offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
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With a variety of training solutions available, training costs depend upon what kind of training you and your dog need.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your new puppy or older dog. Including group classes and Training Tutor sessions that can take place during day care. Our expert training and classes help you, and your dog learn and bond together.
Central Bark® Whole Dog Care
Our comprehensive dog care approach provides a diverse array of enjoyable and personalized products and services, all aimed at nurturing your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being and ensuring their happiness throughout their entire life.
