Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training

Adopted a Doodle with some behavior issues (guarding, mouthing) & turned to OPBarks after a few friends recommended them. It’s only been 2 weeks & one private lesson in but it’s already made a huge difference in how we handle issues with the dog. Our household already feels calmer & Parker has taken to the lessons really well. Excited to watch him progress more & very relieved that we now have the tools to correct him in a way that doesn’t lead to us yelling or getting frustrated!

I initially came to Opportunity Barks for private training for my dog, Charley. She embarrassingly was growling at the groomer and had to be sent home. She overall was good, but had some pretty unpredictable behavior where she would growl or snap at people. It was causing a lot of stress at home (since my husband wasn’t ready for a new puppy). I brought her thinking we’d probably drop her off for a session or two and never return (yeah, I’ve done that in the past with my last dogs). We missed one day our first week (don’t ask…) but on Friday when I met with Ingrid and Sydney I was shocked what Charley learned in 2 days. I also learned more about her in 1 hour from people who just met her than I knew the 7 months we had her. Fast forward 3 weeks later and it was like having a whole new dog. Turned out I probably needed more lessons than Charley, but that’s fine! Ingrid explained what was going on, how I can build confidence, why Charley was acting the way she was, and even gave tons of tips for my new pup, and answered questions (lots and lots of questions) after the training was over, and gave tips on grooming her. I was shocked! Even better, once we got started it was like clockwork. I own a business so time is always short. I dropped her off and she was always done on time! No wasted time at all. Of course I was the one a little late every now and then and I never heard one complaint. Our 2nd pup is now in puppy class, which was the perfect compliment to dropping Charley off for them to do the work. Now I’m learning more, and Charley attends tune up classes, and clinics. Both dogs love it there (pretty sure if Ingrid took her, Charley would wave goodbye to me and head off with her…haha she’s obsessed), and I can honestly say she has become the dog of my dreams. Always the best behaved dog anywhere I go, and I cannot recommend Opportunity Barks more. Everyone there is so nice, and I can’t say enough amazing things about Ingrid, who literally remembers everything about every dog and has so much experience and knowledge. I really recommend the private training to get your dog quickly to where you want then tune up classes for you to learn more. You’ll be shocked what they can teach your dog in no time! It may take a bit to get in your favorite class or training, but there’s a reason they’re booked. It’s worth the wait and I promise you won’t be disappointed!! PS - I can drop Char off at the groomer and she’s perfect and I never worry about her growling at people anymore

I came to opportunity barks with the fear that if my puppy does not get help with his behavior with other dogs he will get himself bit at some point. They were able to socialize my puppy with other dogs in a safe environment (which was most imp) in a way I could not. He is now able to read the signals of other dogs and able to play with them. Plus did I mention how excited he gets when i drop him off!!!! Alyssa and Danielle are two of Sullys favorite people!!!

Recently got a black lab puppy. Heard about Opportunity Barks through a neighbor and have been taking our puppy Hendrix to the puppy socials for 6 weeks and he loves it. It was really important for us to socialize our puppy with other dogs at a young age. Going to the park, we mostly only play with larger dogs so having this class was a great way for him to play comfortably with dogs his own size. Also having the trainers watchful eye and guidance gave us confidence as they were great with providing feedback on his playdates. Our favorite part was the little report cards they gave after every social showing how he behaved and who his best buddies were that day. Would recommend Opportunity Barks to anyone wanting to socialize their dog.