Slinger, WI
Dog Training & Enrichment

Help your dog be the best they can be with dog training services

At Central Bark® Slinger, we understand the importance of having a well-trained and well-behaved dog. That’s why our dedicated team of dog training professionals is committed to helping your furry friend reach their full potential. With our positive, reward-based techniques, we create a fun and engaging training environment that brings out the best in dogs of all ages.

Here are the benefits of dog training at Central Bark Slinger:

  • Individualized Training and Enrichment: Our personalized training sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of your dog. Whether it’s addressing specific behavioral issues or teaching new commands, our trainers work closely with you and your dog to achieve desired results.
  • Group Classes for Reinforcement: Join our group classes to reinforce good habits and socialize your dog in a controlled and supportive environment. These classes not only help your dog learn important life skills but also strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion.
  • Building Canine Citizenship: Our training programs focus on building a foundation for good canine citizenship. By instilling positive behaviors and teaching essential commands, we help your dog become a well-rounded and socially adept member of your family and community.
  • Foster a Loving Bond: Training is not just about obedience; it’s about strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Our training sessions promote trust, communication, and mutual understanding, creating a harmonious relationship filled with love and respect.

Let Central Bark® Slinger be your partner in helping your dog be the best they can be. Experience the joy of having a happy, social, and well-rounded companion by enrolling them in our dog training and enrichment programs today.

Central Bark®
Slinger

244 Info Hy Court,
Slinger, WI 53086Get Directions

(262) 677-4100

Fax: (262)-677-4104


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Teach your dog:

Central Bar’s comprehensive services cover a wide range of skills and behaviors that can greatly enhance your dog’s life. Here are some of the key areas we focus on:

  • Name Recall: Ensuring your dog responds reliably to their name is crucial for their safety. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs to come when called.
  • Basic Commands: Establishing a strong foundation of basic commands such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it is key. Through positive reinforcement, we help dogs master these fundamental skills, improving their behavior and making them easier to manage.
  • Door and Gate Control: Teaching dogs to wait at doors and gates patiently is essential for their safety and your peace of mind. Our trainers can guide your dog in learning to enter and exit calmly on cue while waiting politely at doors and gates.
  • Loose-Leash Walking: Walking should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. Our canine training experts can assist in teaching your dog to walk calmly on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and making walks more pleasant.
  • Additional Behaviors: We are equipped to address various other behaviors or issues you may be facing with your dog. Those include separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing. Our dedicated trainers are committed to helping your dog reach their full potential and be the best they can be.

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.

Central Bark doggy day care: a white-brown dog eating out of a treat toy

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.

Dog Training Pricing

Training & Enrichment Add-ons

ServicePrice
Training Tutor
One-on-one training session during your dog’s visit to practice important cues and behavior skills. Packages available.
20
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

Group Dog Training Classes

ServicePrice
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!

*This class is for puppies between 8-16 weeks of age. 
*Vaccinations required (DHPP and Bordetella)
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215
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. 

*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.
215
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! 

Prerequisite class: Basic Life Skills
 
*This class is for dogs of all ages. 
*Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordetella).
215
Advanced Life Skills
You and your dog working together as a team to establish a deeper reinforcement of Basic and Intermediate Life Skills. In this class, you will be introduced to the AKC Canine Good Citizen test elements and begin to practice the skills needed for the CGC Test.

Prerequisite class: Intermediate Life Skills
 
*This class is for dogs of all ages. 
*Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordetella).
215

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

How much does dog training cost?

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.

What kinds of behaviors and cues can my dog learn with a Training Tutor?

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.

How long does dog training take?

Dog training timelines vary because every dog, behavior, goal, and family routine is different. Consistent practice and positive reward-based training help dogs build new skills over time. Your local Central Bark training team can help set realistic expectations based on your dog’s needs and the training option you choose.

What dog training options does Central Bark offer?

Central Bark offers positive reward-based dog training options designed to help dogs build practical skills, strengthen communication, and learn behaviors that support everyday life. Depending on your Central Bark location, training options may include Training Tutor sessions during day care and boarding, group training classes, and other training programs for puppies and adult dogs. Because training services vary by location, contact your local Central Bark or visit its website to explore available options and find the right training experience for you and your dog.

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