Thriller Bark Pet Services

07/04/2022

Summer special: Free 30-minute virtual dog training session (limit one free session per household)

Do you or someone you know have a dog that is in need of training? Maybe you want to teach your dog a new trick or need help figuring out the best potty training schedule for your puppy. For a limited time, take advantage of a free virtual training session from the comfort of your own home! This offer is good for both new and existing clients.

As an added bonus, for each referral that books a session with me, you will earn $5 off any future training service!

To book your free session, or if you have any questions, please email [email protected]!

05/02/2022

Update on Steele! His training is progressing well and he is having so many more wins lately! I could not be more proud of him!

When he first showed up, he was very easily startled by a situation change such as a new person walking in/out, sudden noises, or anything that changed the energy level of the room. He would often react to this by barking and fussing as a way to express his discomfort. Thankfully, he showed no indication of a desire to attack or bite in these moments, which told me this guy was in need of some confidence boosting and learning how to go with the flow.

Because my pup Luffy has been through so much with me and has learned how to deal with a variety of changes and new things entering his life, he has been a great help for multiple dogs by being a confidence buddy, and he was able to do the same for Steele. Monkey see monkey do, so to speak.

Luffy has helped Steele see that there is a different way to behave, and that calmer reactions get more rewards. He has also showed him that new things can be fun instead of scary, and that new people can be nice and respectful.

Because of how well Steele has been progressing, the boys got to tag along as we ran some pet friendly errands to Tractor Supply and PetSmart this weekend. They got so many nice compliments on their behavior and how sweet they were! Luffy has always loved meeting new people, but Steele really impressed me by being super receptive to greeting a few strangers and getting some pets from them. He was enthusiastic and sweet, and completely non-reactive to both people and dogs!

He still has two more weeks of training to go, and I know he's going to continue to grow his abilities so much more in that time!

05/01/2022

This weekend we have the pleasure of getting to hang out with one of my training pups! Spunky Freyja (black Shepherd) took to our silly Deku boy instantly, and now they're best buds! The enjoy romping through our huge pasture, playing bitey face, chugging huge bowls of water, and long walks together. Not looking forward to separating them tomorrow!

04/26/2022

Happy Tongue out Tuesday!

Steele has been having a lot of fun playing with our boys this past week, and now he's learning and training alongside them too!
Working on group sits and downs in-between play sessions keeps training fun!

04/20/2022

New training arrival!!

Steele is a sweet pup who will be staying with us for four weeks to work hard on learning good behaviors! Follow along to see his progress and improvement!

This adorable guy had a rough start to life when his litter was abandoned by the mother at just four weeks old, but was thankfully rescued by a sweet young lady who loves him dearly. Due to the pandemic and working from home, he became very attached to his new mom, and as such has developed some separation anxiety now that she has gone back to work. Pandemic puppies are no joke!!

We will also be focusing on different ways to keep him motivated, as he gets bored quickly and will tune out of training sessions. He is very clearly a smart dog, but can tend to lose interest in favor of other activities.

I can't wait to see how much he improves!!

04/04/2022

Please enjoy this series: Illy vs. nature.
No dandelions were harmed (or ingested) in the making of these photos.

04/03/2022

Tell me he's not the cutest little Easter egg you've ever seen!

This little nugget and his siblings are going home today, and we will definitely miss having this little rainbow fluff ball bouncing around the property! Hopefully we will get to see him again soon as he grows up and gets bigger!

03/31/2022

We are a packed house over here for spring break! Here's the roll call for our current boarding pups!

•Prince Eric: a spunky rescue pup who is almost 4 months old, and yes, he is the most handsome little rainbow dude! His mom is a groomer and took the opportunity to have a Lisa Frank puppy!

•Illy: a beautiful Frenchie pup with striking eyes and lots of freckles all over! She may be adorable, but she knows how to puppy wrestle with plenty of spirit!

•Gambino: a distinguished gentleman who loves hoarding all the toys, and also big rolls in the grass to get those itchy spots! Bonus points for his giant crocodile smile!

•Beamon: the old man at an impressive 16 years old! He wears a classy bowtie and all he wants is a soft spot to chill out and relax away from the puppy shenanigans.

•Meeka: a shy girl, but so full of love once you gain her trust! She's probably wishing she had the kennel to herself, but is doing a great job of dealing with the noisy puppies.

This is the most dogs we have boarded at the same time since opening a few months ago, and there's still one more dropping off tomorrow! Including our three house dogs, that adds up to nine dogs total on the property!
So pleased to have so many options for cuddles and playtime!

03/23/2022

Luffy would like to remind everyone that Spring Break is just around the corner, and your pets need somewhere to stay safe and happy while you soak up the sunshine! Spaces are still available but limited, so message us today to make sure they have a spot!
All boarding stays include several potty breaks each day, appropriate exercise and enrichment options, plenty of love and affection, and daily photos/videos of your pet playing and having fun!
Would you like to return to a more behaved pup? Ask about our training options that can be added onto the boarding stay! This is a customized service unique to each dog's needs and behaviors, with detailed instructions on how to accomplish the same behaviors at home.
Want more info? Message us with any questions!

03/08/2022

Meet Scarlett!

Scarlett is a young lab mix who struggles with a few insecurities, and specifically around new people. Her owners have been working to try and find ways to help her remain calm instead of barking and growling when encountering people on walks, as well as keeping her from jumping on guest when they come to the house.
To help with this, she is here for a week of boarding and training to assess the best tools and techniques to help her gain confidence and trust in her owners, and shape up some of her basic obedience in the process.
Today we have been trying out the gentle leader as a means of direction when encountering new and potentially scary things, as she tends to focus in on them and pull on the leash, dragging her owners and making strangers uncomfortable. Using the gentle leader and and positive redirections, she is already spending much less time trying to do this, and is able to settle back into decompression sniffing and exploring much faster! She was even able to successfully settle down and calmly meet a new person today!
Hoping I can send this sweet girl home with some new skills to build up her confidence and keep her exploring the world with good manners!

03/07/2022

So excited to announce that the Thriller Bark Kennel has gone through a huge makeover this week!!
When we first moved in, this room was a GA Bulldogs themed man cave with a vibrant shade of red on the walls (check out those last pics for some cringe) that was just too overwhelming of a color to use in a kennel. The room was functional, but came off way too harsh in an environment that should be calm and peaceful.
Thanks to the help of a couple family members and *several* gallons of paint, we were able to tackle this project in just a few days, and just in time for the pup dropped off for a week of training today! It feels so much more homey and relaxing now, and I can't wait to show it off!
Please let me know if I can help care for or train your furbabies, and feel free to share this with family and friends!!

02/24/2022

Our first month in business has been quite a success! We've been lucky in adding Lady Brett, Cooper, and Meeka to the Thriller Bark Family! Looking forward to adding more fur friends to the crew! Thank you to all who have been supportive in making this happen!

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