A Bark Above

09/04/2024

New intake for Puppy School is next Tuesday 15th April at 6pm 🐾

Bookings can be made via our website - https://abarkabove.com.au/puppy-school

For information or enquiries.
☎️ 0437 515 427
📧 [email protected]

07/04/2024

Level 1 Beginners class 🐶
Learn the foundations of recall, loose lead walking and creating a calm relaxed dog in a fun supportive environment 🐾
Next class starts Saturday 13th April at 9:30am

For bookings - https://abarkabove.com.au/group-classes

For enquiries or questions
☎️0437 515 427
📧 [email protected]

A Bark Above offers dog training and behaviour consulting to the Ballarat and surrounding areas. A B

04/04/2024

⭐️ UPCOMING DATES ⭐️
🐾 PUPPY SCHOOL - Tuesday 15th April at 6pm
🐶 LEVEL 1 beginners class - Saturday 13th April at 9:30am
✈️ LEAVE - 27th May until 22nd July

These are the last two classes I will be running before I take time off to travel America 🇺🇸
Bookings can be made via our website: https://abarkabove.com.au/bookings

For enquiries or questions:
☎️ 0437515427
📧 [email protected]

15/03/2024

PUPPY SCHOOL 🐶 Get your puppy off on the right paw 🐾
Next class starts Wednesday 20th March at 6pm
Limited spots available!

5 weeks plus introductory video for $160

Bookings or information can be found via our website- https://abarkabove.com.au/puppy-school

📧 [email protected]

11/03/2024

Congratulations to Tebba, Mini, Maeve and Oddy who graduated Puppy School last Wednesday night 💚🎓 Such a cute group of puppies 🥰

With the upcoming closing of The Waggery, sadly last Wednesday was our last week running group classes from this location 😢
I’m still on the hunt for a long term solution (if you know a great space that will allow dogs inside, please let me know) but for the mean time, puppy school classes will still be running at a smaller capacity from my home location. (TBA for level 1 classes).

Next class details:
5 week course with compulsory introduction video
When: Wednesday 20th March
Where: Brown Hill (Address confirmed upon booking)
Time: 6pm
To book: https://abarkabove.com.au/bookings

Please DM or email me with any questions!

Sharni 🐶

19/01/2024

⭐️ Would you like a free 1 hour 1:1 training session? ⭐️ (NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS)

I have an upcoming assignment that I need require two dogs for. If you meet the below requirements and are interested, please send me a DM (please allow time for me to review and reply).

- I require one to be a puppy or adolescent (4-18 months of age)
- the other I require to be a breed that is not classed as a toy or utility breed according to the ANKC breed groups
- MUST only be for loose lead walking or jumping (manners training)
- Complete information as required
- Allow me to take videos and photos for content
- Available on a Tuesday or Thursday

If you are interested, please DM me. Only 2 spaces available 🐾

Sharni

18/01/2024

Puppy school 🐶🐾
Do you have a new addition that you want to help get off on the right paw?

We provide a fun, controlled and informative environment to help you navigate the puppy stage!

Infomation and bookings can be made via our website - https://abarkabove.com.au/puppy-school

A Bark Above offers dog training and behaviour consulting to the Ballarat and surrounding areas. A B

16/01/2024

Group class training is back for 2024 ⭐️

Are your goals for 2024 to have a dog who is well behaved in public?
Who comes back when called?
Who can walk on a loose leash?
Do you want to train in a safe and fun environment?

Then come along to our level 1 beginners class! Suitable for all skill levels and ages (must be fully vaccinated and in good health) 🐾

Next class is starting on Monday 22nd of January 🐶

For bookings -
abarkabove.com.au/group-classes

For enquiries -
📧 [email protected]
Or DM

A Bark Above offers dog training and behaviour consulting to the Ballarat and surrounding areas. A B

05/01/2024

2024 is here and classes are nearly back!
Are you ready to start or continue your training journey in 2024? ⭐️
Do you want a dog who is more responsive? Or a puppy who you can set up for success as an adult dog! Our group classes are for you!
See below for start dates for group classes 🐾
Bookings can be made via the website - abarkabove.com.au

1:1 sessions also resume on Tuesday 9th Jan, these are sessions tailored to you and your dog, giving you the knowledge and skills to teach, train and understand your dog 🐶

Contact us for any questions!
📧 [email protected]
Or DM us

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏼
Wishing you all wonderful day filled with love, food and fun ❤️

19/12/2023

Congratulations to our last group of graduates for 2023 🐾
Auggie, Bob, Myrtle, Louie and all their wonderful humans for the hard work over the last 5 weeks ☺️ I can’t wait to see you all in future training sessions and see all your progress 🐶

12/12/2023

Santa paws is coming to town 🎄 which means we’ll soon be winding up another wonderful year ⭐️
Thank you to all my wonderful clients who allow me to be apart of your training journey 💚

Sessions will come to an end on Thursday 21st Dec & classes and consults will resume from 8th of Jan 🐾

Class dates:
Monday 8th - Level 1 intake
Monday 10th - Puppy school intake

Wishing you all a safe and happy festive season ❤️

07/12/2023

Congratulations to Honey and John who graduated puppy school last night 💚
These two are our last graduates for 2023 🎓
Can’t wait for a new year of puppies in 2024 ⭐️

07/12/2023

I’m excited to announce that we’re now stocking LickiMats 🐾 I LOVE LickMats and recommend them almost daily to clients - they have so many benefits such as reducing boredom, anxiety, mentally stimulating them and meeting their needs 🐾
Stock can be purchased online or in person (at sessions or classes) 🐶

I’m looking to source other items that are my favourites, if you have something you wish for me to stock, let me know!

30/11/2023

⭐️ HELP NEEDED ⭐️
I’m currently doing further study and need a dog and owner to help with an enrichment assignment.

The details:
- I require one dog who I can design and implement an enrichment plan for 🐾
- I need to record (so you have to be happy with the session being recorded and being on video) 2 x enrichment sessions - sessions will be approx 30-45 minutes long. An initial session and a follow up session 🐶

You must be available on a Tuesday or Thursday for two sessions a fortnight apart in December or January🎄

This will only be to develop an enrichment plan and for this purpose only, therefore would be suitable for people who are looking at ways to enrich your dogs life’s, not to target behavioural issues (there may be opportunities for this in assignment in the future) 🐶

There will be no charge for this session but must be happy to meet the needs that I require to pass the assignment.

Please send me a DM if you’re interest. Only one space is available, please send through a little bit of a spiel why you’d like this for your dog ❤️

14/11/2023

Another group of cute graduates from our level 1 class last night🎓💚
Congratulations Zoe, Lily, Peppa and Billie and their humans for all the hard work you did over the last 5 weeks 🫶🏻

30/10/2023

It’s scary to think 2023 is almost over, but the class dates don’t lie 🤯
Our last classes for 2023 are starting in the coming weeks! Book in now to avoid missing out ➡️ bookings can be made online

https://abarkabove.com.au/puppy-school

https://abarkabove.com.au/puppy-school

17/10/2023

I often get asked if I provided pet sitting services and unfortunately i’m unable to provide this service but coming into a time where people are heading away and wanting care, I wanted to share my go to for pet sitting 🐶
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A pet sitter can be a great alternative to kennels if your dog becomes stressed in a unfamiliar or high intensity environment 🐾

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04/10/2023

Congratulations to Stevie, Oreo, Lenny and their humans for graduating our Level 1 class on Monday night 💚🎓

I can’t wait to see how far you all go in your training in the future 🐶

Our next intake for our level 1 class is on Monday 16th Oct - spaces limited!

02/10/2023

WE GRADUATED 🎓💚
Congratulations to Millie, Luna, Albie and Millie and their humans on graduating puppy school last Wednesday 🐾

We have one space remaining in our next puppy school intake on Wednesday night (4th of October) 🐶 Bookings can be made online - abarkaboveballarat.com.au

03/09/2023

How cute are these graduates 🎓💚 these three graduated our puppy school class on Wednesday night 🐶

We wish you the best of luck on your training journey Roy, Archie and Storm 🥰

26/08/2023

Happy international dog day (better late than never!) 🐶🥳

International Dog Day is a wonderful day to reflect on the incredible bond between humans and our furry companions. This special day reminds us of the unwavering loyalty, boundless love, and endless joy that dogs bring into our lives 🥰 As we commemorate these loyal friends, let's reflect on the importance of nurturing a positive relationship with our dogs. By fostering trust, providing care, and teaching them our expectations in a positive way, we not only ensure their wellbeing but also enrich our own lives. International Dog Day serves as a reminder that these remarkable creatures deserve our respect and kindness, inspiring us to create a world where humans and dogs thrive together in harmony 💚🐶

14/08/2023

Congratulations to our level 1 graduates, Pepper, McCoy, Bear and Arnie who graduated out beginner class last night 🎓🥰🐾

You all came so far during the 5 weeks of training and I can’t wait to see how far their skills progress in the future 💚

Our next intake for our level 1 class is on Monday 21st August at 6:15pm. See our website for information and bookings 🐾

26/07/2023

🎓 Graduates 💚
Congratulations to Rose, Hetti, Jax and Beau on graduating our Level 1 beginners class on Monday night 🐶

I can’t wait to see you all progress in your training and we hope you enjoyed your training 🥰

14/07/2023

⭐️ WE’RE EXCITED TO LET YOU KNOW WE HAVE ADDED MORE SERVICES ⭐️

🐶 We’ve added an extra puppy school class! We now have a puppy school starting every 3 weeks.
🐶 Introducing a Level 1 and Level 2 classes, a new class structure for a our beginners and a new intermediate class
🐶 All group classes have been redesigned to give you the best experience in class possible
🐶 Are you time poor? Struggling to fit in training session? Want to give your dog more stimulation?
Along with our training walk service, we now also have training or enrichment sessions available.

Next group classes:
Level 1 Beginners Class - Monday 17th July at 7:30pm
Puppy School - Wednesday 26th July at 7:30pm
Level 1 Beginners Class - Monday 21st August at 6:15pm
Level 2 Intermediate Class - Monday 21st at 7:30pm

Any questions, please DM or email me!
📧 [email protected]

30/06/2023

Puppy school graduates 🎓💚
This wonderful group of puppies graduated our puppy school on Wednesday night 🥰
I loved getting to work with Hudson, Nova, Louie, Arnie and Sonny and their owners 🤩

Our next intake is Wednesday 5th of July 💚

21/06/2023

Want to teach your dog how to walk nicely on leash? Come when called? To be more relaxed? To still respond around distractions?

Our 5 week beginners class starts on Monday 26th at 6:15pm 🐾

Bookings can be made via our website abarkabove.com.au or for enquiries DM or
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 0437 515 427

08/06/2023

👏🏼👏🏼 A great informative post of why I only recommend a Y shaped harness to walk your dog 🐶

If a piece of equipment doesn’t require training, it’s designed to stop the pulling behaviour by causing pain - chock collars, martingales, head hatli’s, non pull harnesses (eg. Spawn harness), slip leads are all tools that cause an adverse reaction when the dog pulls 😥

Loose lead walking is not going to come natural to your dog because it’s not natural to them! Causing pain to your dog because we don’t want to put the effort into training is unfair 😵

02/06/2023

Woohoo, we graduated!
Congratulations to Teddy, Lilly, Rex and Luna and their pawsome humans who graduated our beginners class on Monday night 🎓💚

Our next beginners class is starting on Monday 19th June at 6:15 - bookings can be made on our website abarkabove.com.au

Or for any questions, DM or call!