Milwaukee Downtown
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be
A well-trained dog is a happy dog – and part of a happy family. At Central Bark® Milwaukee Downtown, our dog training professionals use fun and positive, reward-based techniques to help dogs of all ages develop important life skills and behaviors.
We offer both individual training and enrichment sessions as well as group classes to reinforce good habits and foster the loving bond you have with your dog. Training builds a foundation for good canine citizenship and helps develop happy, social, and well-rounded dogs.
Central Bark®
Milwaukee Downtown
420 S 1st St,
Milwaukee, WI 53204Get Directions
downtownmke@centralbarkusa.com
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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Teach your dog:
- Name recall
- Sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it
- Door and gate control
- Loose-leash walking
- And more
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.
Pricing
Dog Day Care Add-ons
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Training Tutor One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. | 33 |
| Training Tutor Packages 1 day per week for 4 sessions – 128/month 2 days per week for 8 sessions – 248/month 3 days per week for 12 sessions – 360/month |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 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. | 28 |
| Rest Period Enrichment Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest. | 5 |
Dog Training Classes
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Puppy Preschool: 6-week group class for dogs between the ages of 8-16 weeks, introduction to life skills and socialization. 45–60 minutes class duration. Location: Central Bark Wauwatosa: Please create an account with Central Bark Wauwatosa to sign up for this group training class. The next course starts Monday, April 13th, at 6:45 pm This course uses group play to help your puppy become social with people and other dogs while reducing fear development in their new world. Foundational behaviors are touched on, but the primary emphasis is on social skills and a good recall as well as understanding and trouble-shooting common puppy behavior issues. This course is for puppies 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age and their families. Children over the age of 12 are welcome to attend with a parent. *Puppy vaccinations required (DHPP and Bordetella) | 185 |
| Basic Life Skills 6-week group class for dogs over 16 weeks and older, introduction to basic obedience. 45–60 minutes class duration. Starting Wednesday, March 11th, at 6:45 pm Note: No class March 25th, class will conclude on April 22nd This course teaches dogs and their pet parents’ foundational behaviors such as loose-leash walking; eye contact and attention; sit, stay, down; and leave-it, using positive reinforcement, a modern and science-based approach! Pet parents will learn how to strengthen these behaviors by adding distance, duration, and distraction. This is a 6-week course for dogs and their families (kids included, 10 and older!). *Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordatella). | 185 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Life Skills 6-week group class for dogs over 6 months, expands on foundational behaviors. Location: Central Bark Wauwatosa: Please create an account with Central Bark Wauwatosa to sign up for this group training class. No upcoming dates at this time, stay tuned for the next class! This 6-week course is for dogs with previous training experience either completing Barkley’s Basic Elementary or another basic obedience class. The class covers more advanced behaviors like heel, place targeting, body positions, and free shaping. Each week you will learn how to teach your dog new skills and have fun practicing them in a variety of different ways. This course continues to strengthen your dog’s basic skills by challenging them with real-life distractions. *Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies, and Bordatella). | 185 |
| Group Training Class Guidelines: Acceptable equipment would be a flat buckle collar or approved harness and four-to-six-foot leash. No retractable leashes or correction collars will be accepted. Please bring lots of treats and/or toys your dog loves. PLEASE NOTE: Group classes are not appropriate for all dogs. If you would consider your dog “reactive” (barking, lunging, growling, etc. at other dogs or people – even if friendly and just trying to say hi), please contact us PRIOR to registering to make sure group class is a good fit for your dog. Group training classes cannot be booked online at this time. To reserve a spot, please call us at 414-347-9612 or stop by the front desk to register in person. Our team will be happy to help you find the right class for you and your dog! All group class sales are non-refundable. |
The staff has always been caring, and thoughtful. Paul loved his time there, and barked enthusiastically with joy each time we arrived. We had complete peace of mind when he was there, as they took care of his as well as if he was their own.
Thanks to all the staff for taking such good care of our Pauly. You all were a very important part of his life!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Training Tutor and Enrichment services are available as add-ons to your dog’s day care visit, and while single sessions are available, packages are also offered for your convenience. Please note that prepaid packages are nonrefundable, and all sales are final. We recommend speaking with an associate to determine the best option for your dog’s training needs.
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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There’s no bond like the one between our furry best friends and us. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life possible. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs to stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. Doggy day care gives pups a place to play and learn in a safe environment, with the socialization, mental stimulation, and physical exercise their minds and bodies need to stay healthy for a lifetime.
- Dogs get to socialize. Dogs are social creatures. Positive experiences with new humans, new dogs, and new environments are essential to a well-rounded pup.
- Dogs learn social skills. Dogs learn from other dogs – they’re always teaching each other what is (and isn’t) appropriate social behavior. Doggy day care staff can also help support safe play and practice healthy social behaviors.
- Dogs get more exercise. Exercise helps your dog maintain a healthy weight and muscle tone while improving their mood and providing a healthy outlet for their physical and mental energy, meaning they can be more relaxed at home.
- Dogs get human attention. Your dog will get the care and love they need while you’re at work or school.
- Parents get a break. Doggy day care can give you a day off from responsibilities, while your dog gets what they need to be a healthier, more well-adjusted pet.
Our trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.
Central Bark® Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
