Opportunity Barks provides dog training in Philadelphia and Bucks County using Lifestyle Dog Training, a real-life approach focused on behavior, communication, and everyday function, not just obedience.
We offer puppy training, private dog training, reactive dog training, and Board and Train programs designed for real-world results. Clients also have access to Day School in our Philadelphia studio for consistent, hands-on support.
Our farm supports Farm Dog® Adventures, with transportation from Philadelphia, giving dogs the space, movement, and environment most are missing, so behavior actually carries into daily life.
We’re also home to Sport & Social Club, a place to connect and build a real life with your dog.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
House training
Leash trainingProgram details
Leash training for dogs that pull, lunge, or struggle on walks. We help dogs learn how to move with their handler in a calmer, more connected way, creating walks that are more manageable and less stressful.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Puppy training focused on socialization, house training, and early behavior development. We help puppies learn how to settle, interact appropriately, and navigate real-life environments with more confidence and clarity. Available through private training, classes, and drop-off programs.
SocializationProgram details
Puppy socialization classes designed to help young dogs learn how to interact safely and calmly with other dogs, people, and environments. These are structured sessions, not chaotic play. Puppies learn how to regulate, recover, and make better decisions in real-world situations.
Behavior support
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Reactive dog training for dogs that bark, lunge, or struggle around other dogs, people, or environmental triggers. Training focuses on improving regulation, communication, and real-life behavior so your dog can move through the world more calmly and predictably.
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Dog boarding with training combines structured care with training support while you are away. We reinforce good habits, maintain routines, and support behaviors like leash skills and settling so your dog comes home more stable, not set back.
Day trainingProgram details
Drop-off day training programs in Philadelphia where you drop your dog off and we handle the training. Dogs build skills through repetition, structure, and real-world exposure. We then coach you through private lessons so the progress translates into your daily life.
Group classesCustomer-reported
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Pack walks
Private trainingProgram details
Private dog training in Philadelphia tailored to your dog, your home, and your daily life. We work with you and your dog on leash skills, household behavior, reactivity, and communication so training actually holds up outside of a session.
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Beginner trainingCustomer-reported
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Progress reports
Dog sports
Agility
Scent work
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
We offer farm based dog boarding with transportation from Philadelphia to our 6-acre farm, designed for dogs who who have completed training programs with Opportunity Barks. Dogs have access to nature trails, woods, and training while in our care.
Daycare
Grooming
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Dog training in Philadelphia focused on real-life behavior, not just obedience. We help dogs and owners build clear communication and skills that work at home, on walks, and in everyday life
Farm Dog TrainingProgram details
Dog training programs at our 10-acre farm just outside Philadelphia. Dogs get access to open space, woods, and natural environments, helping them decompress, explore, and build more balanced behavior alongside structured training for off leash reliability in our fully fenced space.
Lifestyle Dog TrainingProgram details
Lifestyle Dog Training is a real-life approach to dog training focused on how your dog actually lives with you. We work on communication, structure, fulfillment, and behavior in everyday environments so your dog can function at home, on walks, and in the real world.
Farm DogProgram details
Farm dog daycare and training just outside Philadelphia on 10 acres of fully fenced land, woods, and open space. Dogs spend the day moving, exploring, and settling in a structured, natural environment designed to support their biological fulfillment.
Dog Sport & Social ClubProgram details
Exclusively for Opportunity Barks clients. This is not play. Structured group work focused on activity, training, and real-life behavior. Dogs learn how to engage, disengage, and function around other dogs with clarity.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Can anyone give me information about board and train program for older puppy. I have an 19 month old reactive Shepard mix. He’s reactive toward dogs and people. He had basic training at petsmart, had private trainer for 6 weeks. He needs more intensive training. He is smart but distracts easily outside.
Hey Maria,
Thanks for reaching out, we'd be happy to chat and give you more details. And...if you are dealing with reactivity and are feeling you need more intensive dog training, it's typical for dogs working with behavioral training/behavior modification or "b-mod" as we call it- for 3 weeks. This allows us plenty of time to get to know your pup, establish sturdy foundations and then build from there and work in proximity to dogs to be able to proof training in real time and in real life scenarios (passing by, walks, etc). Yep and with shepherds of course, we're also looking at where they are in guarding mode/secure my people mode. So, lots of things can contribute, and it's all about building drive and engagement with you, getting the dog to look to you in the decision making process and to help them co-regulate in scenarios that feel intense. Feel free to shoot us a message here and we can send you more details, and available dates. https://www.opbarks.com/
Community answer · Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training · 2025-09-21
My Henri is 4 yrs. old and rarely will go in the car and only if there is at least one other person going to. This mini aussiedoodle is overall fearless, fun, sociable but the only dog companion who
Welcome. dreads going in the car. Suggestion
So are you saying that this dog needs to be in a car with at least 2 people? I'm unclear- please share more details via our Get in Touch form here: https://www.opbarks.com
Thanks!
Leigh
Community answer · Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training · 2025-09-21
Do you do Dog Theray (Service Dog) certificate and how much please?
Mimi,
We do offer workshops and training programs to prepare dogs and handlers for Therapy Dog Certification Testing. We offer one on one dog training lesson programs, dog training classes, therapy dog preparation classes and workshops for dogs and their owners in the greater Philadelphia area. Therapy Dog Certification Testing and Therapy Dog Workshops is held a few times a year at our locations in Old City, Philadelphia, East Falls, Philadelphia and Quakertown, PA.
Community answer · Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training · 2018-09-21
I have an almost 2 year old Rottweiler. How much are your sessions and what's the hours?
Hey Robin, because we offer a variety of training options, we'd love more details about what you and your Rotti are looking to work on! If you email me at Alyssa@opbarks, I'd be happy to help you get squared away!
5/5It’s hard to find a trainer that shares your philosophy and genuinely wants to see your puppy succeed in there training program.
I know I tried two other trainers before going to Opportunity Barks. I enrolled my mini golden doodle in to Farm Dog Adventures after his first day I s…Read full reviewClose full review
It’s hard to find a trainer that shares your philosophy and genuinely wants to see your puppy succeed in there training program.
I know I tried two other trainers before going to Opportunity Barks. I enrolled my mini golden doodle in to Farm Dog Adventures after his first day I saw a change in his walking skills. Now, as his 3rd week comes to end I know it was the best thing I did for him. On the days he is at the farm, I received a report card and videos that helped me continue to work with my puppy at home.
I love Opportunity Barks, the staff are helpful, caring and most importantly knowledgeable.
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Lauren O'Garro-Moore
5/5
We had a great experience with Britt who got us started in our puppy training journey. She was able to seamlessly handle our energetic puppy alongside our two eager young kids during the training session and all had fun and learned a good amount. We're excited to continue working with this company for the remainder of our lessons!
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Lauren Purpura
5/5We love Opportunity Barks!
We first started working with Opportunity Barks when we enrolled our puppy in socialization classes, puppy foundations classes and occasional tune up classes. We love the opportunity barks farm in Bucks county. When we drop off our dog he is always so e…Read full reviewClose full review
We love Opportunity Barks!
We first started working with Opportunity Barks when we enrolled our puppy in socialization classes, puppy foundations classes and occasional tune up classes. We love the opportunity barks farm in Bucks county. When we drop off our dog he is always so excited to see the trainers and the farm, he runs straight to the door and is so happy to be there. We are so grateful that we can leave our dog in their care and not have to stress about him. Thank you Opportunity Barks!
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Kristi Hughes
5/5
I did a virtual training with Leigh and she was super helpful with my issues with my puppy. She’s so knowledgeable and had practical tips for me to try out. She had me try them on my dog while she watched and gave feedback, and she even got a dog and demonstrated what I should be doing. Really helpful, money well spent. She knows her stuff!
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Angela Magazino
5/5
We had a great consultation with my reactive dog and I am excited to start lessons with someone who is so knowledgeable and kind!
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