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. Coming soon! 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 Thursday, June 19th at 6:45 pm. *No class on July 3rd, class will conclude on July 31st 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 Tuesday, July 1st at 6:45pm **No class on July 22nd, class will conclude on Aug 12th** 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 |
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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.
DanaB. Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
NOTE: Please bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.
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.
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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.
