My Curious Canine

12/14/2023

Hey stranger! Have you missed us? We are still around, still training dogs with science based methods but with a new name and a lot of new services.

In May 2022 we opened The Bark, Knoxville’s first dog park and beer garden. We offer daycare, grooming, and tons of new training options. It’s been a crazy ride and we’ve met so many new dogs, that we affectionately call “Bark dogs.”

This year The Bark Knoxville won Cityview’s Best of The Best doggy daycare in Knoxville. We’ve come so far in such a short amount of time but the fun and chaos has left this page quiet.

If you wanna keep up with the journey follow us over at The Bark. Pop in our adorable pet store and say hi! We’ve missed you too!

08/08/2022

It’s time to get Bark to School! We have lots of great savings for you this month!

$50 Off Six Lesson Packages
$100 off board and train
$10 off day training
Save $5 off your first full day of day of daycare at The Bark

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07/01/2022

Ginger is with us for boarding school and she is celebrating her first birthday at the same time. We just had to make it special for her. Thanks River Dog Bakery for the perfect cake! She loved it!

06/24/2022

Isn’t Chili so so cute? He is going to be an extra big boy one day. He is a Swiss Mountain Dog and full grown males average 120lbs. His fearfulness towards people could easily become dangerous one day.

So he is getting started right away training up his confidence and getting in critical practice socializing. Chili’s mom is taking private lessons at our facility, The Bark, so she can learn how to guide him out of his fearful state of mind. Chili is also attending our day training program once per week where he gets to play with other dogs in our daycare groups and his trainer works with him privately on his new people greetings with all our staff available to practice with!

06/10/2022

Being afraid of vets is such a common occurrence they have a name for it. It’s called White Coat Syndrome. Trainer Allison is out in our daycare groups today in her “white coat” to give out treats and build a positive association for all dogs that visit us at The Bark.

06/10/2022

Dominance "training" causes stress and is a dog's worst nightmare.

06/09/2022

Anakin is on his second day of training in our board and train program. The first week at board and train is all about forming and establishing behaviors. Next week his trainers will have him working all his skills in public to proof them around distractions and improve his impulse control. We can’t wait to see Anakin complete the program and be awarded his Bachelor of Barks!

05/31/2022

We never want to take away your dogs sweet or quirky spirit with rough methods geared towards robotic perfection.

We want to teach you how to read your dogs cues and communicate what your needs and expectations are. That way you can communicate with your dog effectively and work through tough moments. Practice makes good dogs and it makes better dog owners. 😉

05/27/2022

Daycare isn’t easy for every dog right off the bat. Socializing can be hard when our dogs are lacking experience or struggling with anxiety.

Day Training can be a great ease into play groups and it can also help you reach your dog training goals.

Our Day Training services at The Bark include a full day of daycare with curated groups for your dog and a one hour private lesson with one of our dog trainers. As always, your training plan is personalized to your goals and your dogs needs. You will receive a report card detailing their day with videos of your dog working and instructions and homework to go along with lesson plan.

05/25/2022

Having confidence is so important for your dog. We want to create as many good and positive experiences as we can early on so that navigating the world isn’t a big scary obstacle.

But that isn’t always possible, when we adopt a dog who had experiences long before we ever meet them. Anxiety is so prevalent in our dog population, especially after the pandemic.

Fearful dogs need a special touch. They need patience and guidance through their fears. Ask us how to reshape your dog’s fear and create the confident dog you know they can be.

05/24/2022

Trainer Allison is working on patio manners today with her student Kona. She using her trusty goo tube to dish our yummies without getting her hands dirty during her meal. Our goal today is to encourage a calm lay down under the table. The secret to good behavior is having a set and solid response in everyday situations.

05/23/2022

Ariel is just 16 weeks old and mastering her basic cues! She is on her second week of board and train which is all about proofing in public situations. Don’t wait until your dog is 6 months old and big to focus on training. The right time to start good behavior is now!

05/23/2022

Apartment life can be hard with a reactive dog. Our positive dog trainers are ready to set the scene and bring dogs that can help you practice and work through those tough moments.

05/09/2022

05/04/2022

Improving dog behavior at the door for guests is our MOST requested training skill. It can be really difficult to calm your dog during excitable times but with the right tools, your dog can be a zen master. 🙏 🐶

Staging games and scenarios is one of the many ways we make your dog LOVE to do the right behavior.

Remember you always attract more flies with honey than vinegar 😉

04/29/2022

04/27/2022

Is your dog’s leash straight as a board or in a loose J shape? Trainer Auburn explains part of her approach to loose leash walking.

04/21/2022

The Bark, at 601 Lamar St., will welcome doggos and their humans with an indoor dog park and beer garden.