Philadelphia
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be
A dog that’s well-behaved brings joy not just to itself but also to its family. Here at Central Bark® Philadelphia, our team of dog training experts employs enjoyable and positive techniques centered around rewards to assist dogs of all ages in mastering crucial life skills and behaviors.
We provide both personalized training sessions and enriching group classes to reinforce positive habits and strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion. Training lays the groundwork for good canine behavior, contributing to the development of happy, sociable, and balanced dogs.
Discover the advantages of dog training at Central Bark Philadelphia, PA:
- Tailored Guidance: Our training sessions are customized to address the specific needs and objectives of your dog. Our skilled trainers provide personalized instruction to tackle behavior issues or teach new commands, ensuring your dog receives the individualized attention necessary for success.
- Group Classes for Practice: Engage in our group classes to reinforce positive behaviors and promote socialization in a safe and encouraging environment. These sessions offer valuable opportunities for your furry companion to interact with other dogs and people while honing essential skills.
- Promoting Good Citizenship: Training lays the groundwork for responsible conduct. We instill positive habits and fundamental commands in your dog, molding them into well-rounded individuals capable of navigating social situations with confidence and dignity.
- Deepening the Bond: Our training transcends basic commands, fostering trust, effective communication, and mutual understanding between you and your dog. This fosters a loving and respectful partnership, strengthening the unique bond you share with your canine companion.
Central Bark
Philadelphia
2501 Wharton St suite f,
Philadelphia, PA 19146Get Directions
Closed 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM &
5:00 PM– 6:00 PM
(Drop off/Pick up sleepover dogs only)
Teach your dog:
Discover the opportunities available for your dog through Central Bark’s offerings. We concentrate on crucial aspects:
- Name Recognition: Ensure your dog’s safety by teaching them to respond positively when called.
- Basic Commands: Learn essential instructions like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, utilizing positive reinforcement to improve behavior.
- Door and Gate Manners: Train your dog to enter and exit calmly upon command, fostering courteous conduct.
- Relaxed Leash Walking: Experience enjoyable walks by teaching your dog to walk calmly on a loose leash, eliminating pulling.
- Additional Behaviors: Address challenges such as separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing with assistance from our dedicated trainers.
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
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. 4 Pack ($115), 8 Pack ($230), 12 Pack ($345) For frequently asked questions click here. You can sign up in person and fill out the form or you can sign up online with this link: https://forms.gle/BVmsk6zP3dXJWpi5A | 30 |
| 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. | 15 |
| 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.
FAQs about Dog Training & Enrichment in Philadelphia
The timeline for learning new behaviors and skills is as unique as every dog! Because each dog is an individual, with different learning histories, breed genetics, and preferences in reinforcers like treats and toys, there is no way to say for sure how long training will take. It’s also important to consider how much time each family has for daily training practice.
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, with expert training and classes so you and your pup can learn and bond together.
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Not at all! It’s never too early or too late to begin building positive associations and using reward-based methods to teach your puppy new skills and behaviors.
Establish a training schedule now to help your puppy learn desired behaviors like walking nicely on a leash and basic cues like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Practicing these skills at home is critical, but it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional to get a jump start teaching your puppy all the things you want them to know and set them up for success! Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, including expert training and classes, so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
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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.
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 can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.
At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.
Learn more about our training classes.
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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.
