Wauwatosa
Dog Training & Enrichment
Unlock your dog’s full potential with our dog training service
A happy dog brings joy to the entire family, and at Central Bark® Wauwatosa, we understand the significance of a well-trained canine companion. Our team of dog training experts employs fun and positive techniques to help dogs of all ages learn essential skills and behaviors.
We offer a range of services to cater to your specific needs, including one-on-one training sessions and engaging enrichment activities. Additionally, we provide group classes that focus on reinforcing positive habits and fostering a strong connection between you and your dog.
Both individual training and enrichment sessions, along with group classes, are available to you. These opportunities are designed to strengthen good habits and nurture the loving bond you share with your dog.
Through training, we establish a solid foundation for good canine citizenship and promote the development of happy, social, and well-rounded dogs.
Explore the Advantages of Dog Training at Central Bark Wauwatosa:
- Personalized Training: Experience customized sessions that cater to your dog’s specific needs and goals. Our skilled trainers work closely with you and your dog to address behavior issues or teach new commands, ensuring that you achieve the desired results.
- Group Classes for Reinforcement: Join our group classes designed to reinforce positive behaviors and promote safe socialization. In a supportive environment, your dog can interact with other dogs while strengthening their obedience skills.
- Cultivating Good Citizenship: Our training programs establish the groundwork for responsible behavior. By teaching positive habits and essential commands, we empower your dog to become a well-rounded and socially adept member of your family and community.
- Strengthening the Bond: Training goes beyond command-following—it strengthens the bond between you and your dog. Our sessions emphasize trust, effective communication, and mutual understanding, fostering a loving and respectful relationship that deepens the connection between you and your furry companion.
Central Bark
Wauwatosa
6228 W State St Suite G,
Wauwatosa, WI 53213Get Directions
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Enroll NowDog Tricks Taught at Central Bark Wauwatosa:
At Central Bark, we provide tailored dog training programs that address the individual needs of each dog. Our comprehensive training services encompass a diverse range of skills and behaviors, including:
- Name Recall: Ensure your dog’s safety by teaching them to come when called, using positive reinforcement.
- Basic Commands: Master essential commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it through positive reinforcement, improving behavior and manageability.
- Door and Gate Control: Teach your dog to enter and exit calmly, waiting politely at doors and gates.
- Loose-Leash Walking: Enjoy pleasant walks with your dog by teaching them to walk calmly on a loose leash, eliminating pulling.
- Additional Behaviors: Overcome challenges like separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing. Our dedicated trainers are here to unlock your dog’s full potential.
Dog Training & Enrichment Options:
Training Tutor
Enhance your dog’s skills with personalized one-on-one sessions during day care. From name recall to loose-leash walking, we cover essential behaviors. Your dog will return home tired, well-socialized, and ready to be a well-behaved family member.
One-on-One Enrichment
Indulge your dog with Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions. Let them explore their instincts and engage their senses through interactive toys, puzzles, and games. This fun and rewarding experience provides mental and physical exercise, with the option to include fitness and agility equipment for added complexity..
Rest Period Enrichment
Give your dog a chance to unwind and recharge in their exclusive space, complete with soothing interactive toys and customized food pairings that cater to their preferences and dietary needs. This promotes both physical and mental relaxation, fostering a healthy balance of play, learning, and rest. Additionally, it helps them develop positive associations with crates, creating a sense of comfort and security.
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. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment to keep your dog in shape and having a blast! Packages available. | 30 |
| 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
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Puppy Preschool 6-week group class for puppies 8 to 16 weeks of age, introduction to life skills, and socialization. 45–60 minutes class duration. The next course starts Wednesday, October 8th, 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 Elementary 6-week** group class for dogs over 16 weeks and older, introduction to basic obedience. 45–60 minutes class duration. The next course starts Tuesday, November 11th, at 6:45 pm **No class on Thanksgiving Day (11/27), class will conclude on 12/4** 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. Children over the age of 12 are welcome to attend with a parent. *Vaccinations required (DHPP, Rabies (depending on age), and Bordatella). | 185 |
| Secondary School 6-week group class for dogs over 6 months, expands on foundational behaviors. 45–60 minutes class duration. The next course starts Monday, December 8th, at 6:45 pm **No class December 29th, class will conclude on January 19th** This 6-week course is for dogs with previous training experience either completing 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 (depending on age), and Bordatella). Group Training Class Guidelines: Acceptable equipment would be a flat buckle collar or approved harness and a 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 that 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. To enroll in any of the above classes, click the Enroll Now button and follow the link to complete our new customer online registration form. Payment can be made either online through your new customer account or over the phone. All group class sales are non-refundable. | 185 |
Ask an associate for details.
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 day care gives dogs a fun place to play with their friends while their owners are busy at home and work.
At Central Bark®, doggy daycare is our specialty, and nobody does it quite like us. We don’t just give dogs a place to play. We create a personalized program of activities that optimize your dog’s whole health – their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Central Bark goes beyond a traditional doggy day care with our unique Whole Dog Care philosophy. Our personalized approach helps enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being throughout their entire life so you can enjoy a healthy, happy, and loving life together.
The heart of our whole dog care approach is our Enrichment Doggy Day Care program. We combine Central Bark’s industry-leading doggy day care expertise with the latest dog behavior science. Our mission is to give dogs a balanced blend of exercise, social group play, learning, rest, and TLC. To help your dog be a healthy, happy, calm, and well-rounded member of your family.
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.
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Our trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.
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.
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.
