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Ankeny Bark Avenue

Ankeny Bark Avenue in Ankeny, Iowa, offers boarding and a force-free board and train programme. While staying, dogs work on basic obedience, leash manners and recall, and the training is in person for dogs from Ankeny and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.2 / 5
Reputation: 4.6
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.0
Training methods: Force-free

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Ankeny Bark Avenue’s reputation score is 4.6 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 92% of the trainers we list.

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How is Ankeny Bark Avenue rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.6; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.0; 1 way to train (board & train), and help with 3 kinds of problem.

How does Ankeny Bark Avenue compare with other Ankeny dog trainers?

Counted from the 4 trainers listed in Ankeny.

Highest of 4 scored trainers in Ankeny by Bark Score.
One of 4 force-free trainers listed in Ankeny.
Offers board & train, like 1 other trainer in Ankeny.
Overall Bark Score higher than 87% of the trainers we list.

What to ask Ankeny Bark Avenue before you book

What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
What training or qualifications do you have?
If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Ankeny Bark Avenue

Helps with: Basic obedience, leash, recall
How they train: Board & train
Service area: Ankeny, Iowa & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7am–6pmSat 8am–4pmSun 2pm–5pm
Address: 915 SE Shurfine Dr, Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Phone: +1 515-414-8310

Sessions

Board & TrainIntensive training program where your dog stays at the facility

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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