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

Open Today 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM


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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?

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. 

Learn more about our training classes.

What’s a Behavior Assessment and why is it important?

As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.

This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:

  • Comfort and social skills with people 
  • Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
  • Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
  • Comfort in rest areas and a crate 
  • Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
  • Level of comfort taking treats in social settings

This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.

Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!

To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.

NOTEPlease bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.

What is the best way to train a dog?

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. 

Learn more about our training classes.

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How long does dog training take?

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. 

Learn more about our training classes.

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