STARK Dog Training & Behaviour

STARK Dog Training & Behaviour Trystan Stark, CTC is a certified professional dog trainer operating in Prince George, BC.
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We specialize in puppy training and offer a variety of training options for you and your puppy!

Hey Families!Are you expecting a little one and want to ensure your dog adjusts smoothly? New babies can be stressful fo...
10/02/2024

Hey Families!

Are you expecting a little one and want to ensure your dog adjusts smoothly? New babies can be stressful for our pups, but with some preparation and training, we can help everyone thrive! Let's ease the mom/dad guilt and get your dog ready for this exciting new chapter. šŸ¾šŸ’–
I have availability to to support a few new families looking to help their pups feel confident before the baby arrives. Feel free to reach outā€”Iā€™d love to connect!

I offer both in person and virtual training and consultations.

šŸ‘‰ [email protected]

STARK Dog Training offers classes, private training, and day training for our clients. All methods are based on the most recent science based methods and are strictly force free, aiming to enrich the lives of the dogs we live and play with.

Hey Clients!Just a heads up that I am fully booked for boarding in July and August and am booking into October (some ava...
07/11/2024

Hey Clients!

Just a heads up that I am fully booked for boarding in July and August and am booking into October (some availability in Sept). If you have upcoming travel and need boarding, please reach out sooner rather than later to ensure you are slotted in!

Pic of my current boarding pup, Zukko!

Calling all puppy parents!While it's been quiet on here, theres been lots going on behind the scenes, and I'm excited to...
06/29/2024

Calling all puppy parents!

While it's been quiet on here, theres been lots going on behind the scenes, and I'm excited to start sharing with you more again!

First up, I've been busy hosting more boarding dogs recently, and am excited to have some more puppy specific offerings coming up.

Hello!I am currently taking new bookings for 2024 for in (my)-home boarding in Prince George. As they live with me, my f...
02/04/2024

Hello!

I am currently taking new bookings for 2024 for in (my)-home boarding in Prince George.

As they live with me, my family, and my dogs, they MUST be dog social. I am unfortunately not currently taking on any behaviour cases but am happy to refer you to a trusted colleague.

All dogs must to UTD on shots or titre testing.

Board & Train Add On's are also available for puppies and pro-social adult dogs looking to work on some manners.

STARK Dog Training offers select in home boarding aimed at enriching your dogs life while minimising the stress of being away from home. Servicing south and mid Vancouver Island, B.C. Board and Train options also available.

Thank you for your patience while we moved and got settled in!I am now opening up my books again for clients to book in,...
04/30/2023

Thank you for your patience while we moved and got settled in!

I am now opening up my books again for clients to book in, and am accepting new virtual and in-person (Prince George) clients.

I primarily work with behaviour cases for pet and sport dogs including fear, reactivity, and aggression, but also offer puppy and obedience private sessions for all ages.

For those of you looking to start hunting with your dogs, I am also excited to be offering Gundog/retriever foundations for all retrievers, spaniels, and other sporting dogs used for upland and migratory bird hunting.
(Advanced skills will be available in the future.)

Link to my website and email in my bio or feel free to DM me to book in.

I have very limited availability, so book now to get in soon!

Www.starkdogtraining.ca

[email protected]

Important Announcement! Our journey here in Prince Rupert is ending and we are relocating to Prince George as of the end...
03/07/2023

Important Announcement!

Our journey here in Prince Rupert is ending and we are relocating to Prince George as of the end of March.

Prince Rupert clients, I have to say thank you and that I am very grateful for all the support and friendships I have made in this town. I have loved working with each and every one of you and am so proud of the progress and journeys each of you and your pups have made. Thank you for trusting me with your dogs!

While I will no longer be in town physically, I am still available for virtual sessions which work well for both obedience and reactivity, so donā€™t fret! Iā€™m still here to support you and your training journey.

Prince George, I will be taking some time to get settled but have some very exciting new programs I will be launching soon, including a gundog/ retriever foundations program!

Stay tuned for updates!

Thank you again and I am very excited for the next part of our adventure.

Thank you to the Academy for this shout out!
02/24/2023

Thank you to the Academy for this shout out!

Iā€™m Trystan Stark and I offer dog training and behaviour consulting to pet and sport guardians in Prince George, British Columbia. I love working with high drive, goofy dogs and their people as well as using dogs for practical applications such as hunting and detection.

Instagram:
Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/starkdogtraining

I would love to shout out Kelsey Patterson of Authentic Canine in Victoria, BC. Without her mentorship and guidance I wouldnā€™t be where I am today.

Dog Training Tip: Veterinary care doesnā€™t need to be scary! If your dog is worried about going to the vet or any other care, a Fear Free vet and/ or trainer can help! Cooperative care can teach your dog to not only tolerate husbandry procedures, but to be active willing, participants.

02/18/2023

It's so important when hiring a dog trainer to ask questions. Make sure that both you and your dog will be treated with kindness in a learning environment free of fear, pain & intimidation.

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A great article on building resiliency in dogs. While such an important skill for all dogs, itā€™s soemthing I work on a l...
02/18/2023

A great article on building resiliency in dogs. While such an important skill for all dogs, itā€™s soemthing I work on a lot with my reactive dog clients and with dogs with big feelings!

An IAABC Foundation Publication

I recently spent the day with this adoptable guy, Olaf! He is a 16 week old Shepherd mix with a kind temperament and won...
02/03/2023

I recently spent the day with this adoptable guy, Olaf! He is a 16 week old Shepherd mix with a kind temperament and wonderful dog skills. He currently goes to work with his foster mama (who is a dog groomer) and even lives with goats!

He is currently located in Duncan, BC through North Amity Dog Rescue Society

I am happy to partner with North Amity Dog Rescue and offer 15% off of Initial Consultations for adopters.

Please DM or Email me if you have any questions at all about Olaf or my services!

02/02/2023

It is with deep sadness that I share the tragic passing of a wonderful colleague and friend, Rachel.

My thoughts are with her family and friends as well as all of her wonderful clients who she cared very deeply about. Feel free to reach out as we all take time to heal from this loss. ā¤ļø

No breed needs a heavy hand.
01/16/2023

No breed needs a heavy hand.

Reward-based dog training offers the most advantages and least harm to the learnerā€™s welfare, according to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, which says there is no evidence that aversive practices are necessary for dog training or behavior modification.

New Puppy? Thereā€™s a couple spots left in puppy class held at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital!
01/02/2023

New Puppy? Thereā€™s a couple spots left in puppy class held at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital!

Register for Puppy Preschool starting January 8th at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital in Victoria BC.
12/12/2022

Register for Puppy Preschool starting January 8th at Elk Lake Veterinary Hospital in Victoria BC.

We are excited for the first in our series on managing babies/young children and dogs within the home. Join us, three tr...
12/11/2022

We are excited for the first in our series on managing babies/young children and dogs within the home. Join us, three trainers with young children, as we chat about management, struggles, and successes within our homes and how to set your pups and kiddos up for success over the holidays.

12pm PST/3pm EST we will be going live on Instagram. Be ready with your questions and we will try to answer them in our Q&A.

Happy Graduation Relic!Relic is graduating from our Puppy HeadStart program. Him and his mum have been working very hard...
12/10/2022

Happy Graduation Relic!

Relic is graduating from our Puppy HeadStart program. Him and his mum have been working very hard on all sorts of skills such as loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, touch, heel, watch me, focus around distractions and many more! He has also been working on socialization to people, dogs and things as well as resource guarding prevention. Go Relic!

Drop me a DM if youā€™re interested in working together!

To those of you who donā€™t know me yet, hi! Iā€™m Trystan and this is one of my pups, Aspen. Thereā€™s some fun new stuff hap...
12/10/2022

To those of you who donā€™t know me yet, hi! Iā€™m Trystan and this is one of my pups, Aspen.

Thereā€™s some fun new stuff happening in the next few weeks so stay tuned and keep an eye out! šŸ‘€

Package graduates: Walter & Elphaba! These two cuties have just finished their package and both the humans and pups have...
11/16/2022

Package graduates: Walter & Elphaba!

These two cuties have just finished their package and both the humans and pups have come so far!

These guys have been working on their door manners, leash walking, greetings, focusing under distraction, recall, and more!

My clients were patient with building up the foundation skills, practiced through their busy schedules, and were fantastic at giving rewards. Wonderful job!

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