Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie New York
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be
Support your dog to reach their full potential A dog that knows how to behave well is a joyful dog – and makes for a happier family. At Central Bark® Poughkeepsie, our dog training experts use enjoyable and positive methods, rewarding good behavior, to help dogs of any age learn important life skills and manners.
We provide both one-on-one training sessions and group classes to help reinforce good habits and strengthen the loving connection you share with your dog. Training sets the groundwork for being a good dog citizen and promotes a happy, friendly, and all-around well-behaved dog.
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Central Bark
Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie New York
15 Burnett Boulevard at Plaza 44 Shopping Center,
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603Get Directions
poughkeepsie@centralbarkusa.com
Contact Us Join Our NewsletterTeach your dog:
- Name recall: Train your dog to come to you when you call their name. This is essential for keeping them safe and under control, especially when they’re off-leash.
- Sit: Teach your dog to sit on command. This basic command is useful for controlling your dog’s behavior in various situations, such as when greeting people or waiting for their food.
- Stay: Train your dog to stay in one place until you release them. This command helps keep your dog safe and prevents them from running off or getting into trouble.
- Down: Teach your dog to lie down on command. This command can be useful for calming your dog in stressful situations or when you need them to stay still.
- Wait: Train your dog to wait patiently before proceeding. This command is helpful for preventing your dog from rushing out of doors or jumping up on people.
- Leave-it: Teach your dog to ignore distractions or items that you don’t want them to interact with. This command is crucial for keeping your dog safe and preventing them from picking up harmful objects or bothering other animals.
Additionally, you can teach your dog other useful commands and behaviors based on their individual needs and your preferences. The key is to be patient, consistent, and positive in your training approach.
Dog Training & Enrichment Options:
Training Tutor
Get personalized one-on-one training sessions for your dog during their day care visits. They’ll learn important skills like coming when called, sitting, staying, lying down, waiting, leaving things alone, controlling doors and gates, and walking nicely on a leash. It’s great for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with all the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved part of your family.
One-on-One Enrichment
Give your dog the extra attention they love with personalized one-on-one enrichment sessions. They’ll get to use their senses and explore their instincts with interactive toys, puzzles, and games. It’s fun and rewarding, and it helps exercise their bodies and minds while engaging their senses. You can even add in some fitness and agility equipment to make it more challenging.
Rest Period Enrichment
Let your dog relax and recharge in their own quiet space with calming interactive toys and healthy snacks tailored to their tastes and diet. This helps them unwind both physically and mentally, promoting a good balance of play, learning, and rest. It can also help them feel more comfortable in crates by creating 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. | 20 |
| Training Tutor Plus Your dog will receive an hour of personalized learning, enrichment, and play with a Central Bark Certified Enrichment Specialist. Day care enrollment is not required. | 100 |
| 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 |
| Extra Rest Period Enrichment Private space with calming interactive food toy to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of activity and rest. | 5 |
Group Dog Training Classes
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Puppy Preschool In this class, we’ll help you and your puppy take your relationship and understanding of communication to the next level. With a focus on positive socialization, comfort conditioning, and confidence building, you’ll practice all the skills needed to support your puppy on their journey to the next stage of development! 6-week class *This class is for puppies between 8-16 weeks of age. *Vaccinations required (DHPP and Bordetella). | 210 |
| Basic Life Skills Grow your hands-on training and management skills with your dog, no matter their age! You’ll work on developing strong foundations for important life skills like recall, loose-leash walking, stationary behaviors, and relaxation around distractions. 6-week class *This class is for dogs of all ages. *Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordetella). *This class is not suitable for dogs who are reactive to other dogs or people. | 210 |
| Intermediate Life Skills Continue developing all the important life skills that you laid the foundations for in the Basic Life Skills class. You’ll start to combine your skills to mimic real-life scenarios, with more training challenges in class and at home! 6-week class Prerequisite class: Basic Life Skills *This class is for dogs of all ages. *Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordetella). | 210 |
Group Training Classes Inquiries
Group dog training classes are open to the public. Registration is required. To learn more about classes and availability, please fill out the form below or call 845-456-BARK.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dog training teaches a dog to perform certain behaviors, often in a variety of contexts. At Central Bark®, our training classes are based on the latest research and scientific understanding of dog behavior to enhance the bond between you and your dog.
We use positive reward-based techniques to help puppies and dogs of all ages 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.
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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.
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 puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
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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 approach to whole dog care in Hudson Valley Poughkeepsie New York includes a wide range of fun and personalized products and services. We aim to keep your dog physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy and happy throughout their life.
