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
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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. The next course starts Monday, September 14th, at 6:45 pm Note: No class October 12th, class will conclude on October 26th 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. The next course starts Thursday, July 23rd, at 6:45 pm 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 can be booked online, by phone, or in person. Before registering, you’ll need to create an account for your dog. If you need assistance with registration or choosing the best class for you and your pup, our team is happy to help. Call us at 414-347-9612 or visit our front desk to register in person. We look forward to helping you and your dog get started! 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
Positive reward-based dog training teaches and reinforces desired behaviors by rewarding dogs for successful choices. Rewards are tailored to the individual dog and may include treats, toys, play, verbal praise, or petting. This approach helps dogs learn useful life skills while supporting a positive relationship between dogs and their families.
Training Tutor sessions can help dogs practice practical life skills and behaviors based on their individual needs. These may include cues such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave it, along with skills such as calm door and gate behavior, name recall, and loose-leash walking. Your Central Bark team can help identify appropriate goals for your dog.
Central Bark dog training options are designed to accommodate different dogs, goals, and training needs. Depending on your Central Bark location and the training services offered, individual sessions, training packages, or other training options may be available. Contact your local Central Bark or explore its available training services online to find the option that best fits you and your dog.
Dog training costs vary by location, training format, and your dog’s individual goals and needs. Contact your local Central Bark or review its available training services online for current options and pricing.
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.
