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B.A.R.K. Institute

Southampton Township, New Jersey

5/5· 81 Google reviews

About B.A.R.K. Institute

B.A.R.K. University is the premier place for dog training and dog boarding. We are situated 7 beautiful acres in Southampton. Our state of the art facility built in 2024 includes: a large training room with rubber flooring, stress-free boarding kennels, large outdoor yards with turf, an oversize play yard for socialization, woods for hiking and more! We live onsite to ensure 24/7 monitoring, as well as a full camera system within the facility for extra security measures. Owned by a veterinary technician and professional dog trainer, BARK U offers dogs an immersive experience for training with an "at home" feel. We provide luxury boarding accommodations, as well as medical boarding for those special pups who require a bit extra TLC.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training Customer-reported
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  • Recall training Customer-reported
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Digging
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  • Fear and confidence Customer-reported
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How training happens

  • Board and train Customer-reported
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  • Day training
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  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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  • Online or virtual training
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  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Adult dogs Customer-reported
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  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Advanced training
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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Dog sports

  • Trick training
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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Other listed services

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  • Balanced Dog Training
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  • Class Trip
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  • Daily Training
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  • Day Train Program
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  • Drop Off
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  • Fit Paws
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  • House Manners
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  • Individualized Training
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  • Medical Care
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  • Off Leash
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  • PEMF
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  • Play Group
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  • Red light therapy
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  • Training Plans
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Customer reviews

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5
out of 581 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • dog boarding 15
  • new skills 14
  • clean facility 9
  • leash pulling 8
  • day training 7
  • board and train 6
All 10 topics
  • knowledgeable trainers 6
  • individualized approach 3
  • bespoke training 2
  • fearful dog training 2

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83 collected reviews

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Erin Harvey
5/5
I’ve had my dogs attending the BARK Institute for day training over the past few months, and I couldn’t be happier with their progress. I have two giant breed dogs, and the team at BARK has done a fantastic job building their confidence while helping them learn new skills. One t…Read full reviewClose full review

I’ve had my dogs attending the BARK Institute for day training over the past few months, and I couldn’t be happier with their progress. I have two giant breed dogs, and the team at BARK has done a fantastic job building their confidence while helping them learn new skills. One thing that really sets BARK Institute apart is that they train dogs in a variety of real-life settings instead of just one controlled environment. They even take the dogs on field trips, which has made such a difference - my dogs are learning how to apply their training in the real world, not just in a classroom setting. Jamie, Jessica and their team of trainers are not only incredibly knowledgeable, but they genuinely care about the well-being and progress of every dog in their care. What I especially appreciate is that they take the time to review new skills with me, so I feel confident continuing the training at home. I have to say, I was a little hesitant with the cost at first, but my husband and I both agree that it has been worth EVERY PENNY! I truly can’t say enough good things about BARK Institute. I wouldn’t trust my dogs with anyone else. Absolutely fantastic experience.

Kelsey Akers
5/5
I had my 5 month old puppy Josie at the Bark Institute doing doggy day care training for about 5 weeks. She absolutely loved in there and learned so much. She now has all her basic obedience down. The trainers, Sean and Chloe, are so knowledgeable and helped ease my anxiety about…Read full reviewClose full review

I had my 5 month old puppy Josie at the Bark Institute doing doggy day care training for about 5 weeks. She absolutely loved in there and learned so much. She now has all her basic obedience down. The trainers, Sean and Chloe, are so knowledgeable and helped ease my anxiety about any issue I had with my Josie. They always took the time to explain everything to me and cared for Josie like she was their own dog. They were recommended to me by my Vet and they are truly a great organization. The facility is so clean and open. Jaime is so knowledgeable and skilled with all issues a dog could have. I would highly recommend this place. I wish we could still take her here, but we've moved abroad. Josie will for sure be back in future for some visits!

K Shockley
5/5

Staff are amazing , facility is beyond clean , totally exceeded my expectations and the follow up support is always there. Would highly recommend BARK Institute to everyone considering boarding training . It made a huge improvement in my dog !

Larry Collins
5/5
Dear B.A.R.K Institute Team, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all and let you know what a fantastic job you did with Bonnie and Clyde. From the very first day, everyone at B.A.R.K Institute was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. It was clear how much you l…Read full reviewClose full review

Dear B.A.R.K Institute Team, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all and let you know what a fantastic job you did with Bonnie and Clyde. From the very first day, everyone at B.A.R.K Institute was so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. It was clear how much you love what you do, and that made the entire experience even better for us. Bonnie and Clyde came to you as pretty wild puppies, and the transformation has been incredible. Thanks to your training, patience, and expertise, they’ve turned into friendly, well-mannered critters that are such a joy to be around. We honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you again for all your hard work, encouragement, and for treating our pups like your own. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done and would gladly recommend B.A.R.K Institute to anyone looking for outstanding training. Larry & Sandy

Rebecca Sholtis
5/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I spent a few days at this facility and was truly impressed by the team’s skill, professionalism, and genuine passion for dog training. Every trainer was knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly dedicated to the dogs in their care. The facility itself was clean, well-maintaine…Read full reviewClose full review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I spent a few days at this facility and was truly impressed by the team’s skill, professionalism, and genuine passion for dog training. Every trainer was knowledgeable, attentive, and clearly dedicated to the dogs in their care. The facility itself was clean, well-maintained, and welcoming. You can tell a lot of thought and pride goes into the work they do here. An excellent place to trust with your dog’s training—I highly recommend it!

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