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. Then, three days before you leave, right before a major vacation week, they cancel. If you’ve experienced this — or something like it — you […]
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, she shared that being bitten once a week was considered normal. We were stunned—but unfortunately, it’s not uncommon in this industry. From the very beginning, […]
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 options: Enrollment This option is ideal for parents who need the same days every week and want guaranteed space.In exchange for committing to a recurring […]
🌿 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, ongoing training, and professional development are foundational to everything we do. Every member of our team is required to learn how to read, understand, and […]
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 you feel safe. Seen. Understood. They explained things in a way that worked for you. They built your confidence instead of tearing it down. They […]
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 and choke collars will never be part of our approach. Why? 1. Learning happens best when dogs feel safe Prong and choke collars only work […]
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 approach to preventing as many altercations as possible with a collection of tools we’ve developed from our experience. Training staff All of our staff is […]
🌟 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 every dog thrives when they’re supported, not scared. That’s why our trainers use 100% fear-free and force-free methods, backed by modern behavioral science. No intimidation. […]
Back to School at The Bark Yard
It’s that time of year again — Back to School! While your kids are heading off to classrooms designed to help them learn, grow, and thrive, have you ever thought about your dog’s “school day”? At The Bark Yard, we take a similar approach: structured, enriching, and guided — because just like children, dogs thrive […]
Looking for a Board & Train for your pup?
🐾 Looking for a board and train program for your pup? 🐾 Try our Sleep Away Training Camp (*a fear and force free board and train option*) Science teaches us that a stressed and fearful brain actually can’t learn effectively. That’s one of many reasons we will never scare or hurt your dog and call […]
