Agility · Obedience · Positive Reinforcement · Iowa City

Spot & Co

Spot & Co in Iowa City, Iowa sees training as a positive, relationship-building experience for owners and their dogs. It runs force-free group classes at a dedicated training facility, covering puppies, basic obedience, agility, recall and leash manners. Behavior Modification and a Consultation service are also listed for Iowa City and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.1 / 5
Reputation: 4.1
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: Force-free

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Spot & Co’s reputation score is 4.1 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 58% of the trainers we list.

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How is Spot & Co rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.1; 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: 3.3; 1 way to train (group class), and help with 5 kinds of problem.

How does Spot & Co compare with other Iowa City dog trainers?

Counted from the 3 trainers listed in Iowa City.

Highest of 3 scored trainers in Iowa City by Bark Score.
The only force-free trainer listed in Iowa City.
The only trainer in Iowa City listing group class.
Overall Bark Score higher than 80% of the trainers we list.

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About Spot & Co

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, agility, recall, leash
How they train: Group class
Service area: Iowa City, Iowa & surrounding areas
Good to know: Dedicated training facility
Address: 123 Stevens Dr # 1, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: +1 319-354-0885

Sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Behavior ModificationAddressing behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and reactivity

Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation

ConsultationInitial assessment and personalized training plan development

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