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Why Getting Your Dog Established at a Facility You Love and Trust Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Them
You found the perfect sitter on Rover. They have five-star reviews, a cute profile photo, and they responded fast. You book them, exhale, and go back to planning your trip.

Why Getting Bitten Shouldn’t Be Part of the Job
“How many times a week can I expect to be bitten?” That was the question one applicant asked us during an interview a few years ago. At her previous daycare,

Understanding Daycare Options at TBY
At The Bark Yard, we structure our daycare programs with your convenience in mind. To provide the best experience for both you and your dog, we offer two primary attendance

🌿 Why a Highly Trained Team Matters
At The Bark Yard, we believe that the care your dog receives is only as good as the training and support behind the people providing it. That’s why staff education,

What Great Teachers Know About Learning (and Why It Matters for Dogs)
Do you remember your favorite teacher?Or, if you have children, the teacher your kids loved most? It probably wasn’t the loudest, strictest, or scariest one.It was the teacher who made

Why We Don’t Use Prong or Choke Collars
When it comes to training and enrichment, our goal is simple: help dogs feel safe, confident, and successful. That’s why we use fear- and force-free methods — and why prong

Altercations in doggy daycare- what TBY does to prevent them
Just like in a group of children, altercations and accidents are bound to happen, and there’s no way to prevent them entirely. But here at TBY, we have a multi-layered

🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON: TRAINING at The Bark Yard
Confidence. Communication. Connection. At The Bark Yard, training isn’t about forcing dogs to behave — it’s about teaching them to understand, feel safe, and make great choices. We believe that