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 […]
