Barks and Rec
Barks and Rec in Traverse City, Michigan describes its methods as modern, science-based and empathy-driven positive reinforcement, and trains using force-free methods from its own facility. The range runs from obedience to dog sports like nosework and agility, with puppies, recall, lead manners and therapy dog training included. It also helps with reactivity and fear-based issues. Sessions are private 1:1, in-home or group classes, and the credentials listed are CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP and IAABC-ADT.
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- Bark ScoreGold Rated Trainer
- 4.7 / 5
- Reputation
- 4.2
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 5.0
- Service breadth
- 4.0
- Training methods
- Force-free
Barks and Rec reviews
Public reviews
Barks and Rec’s reputation score is 4.2 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 66% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is Barks and Rec rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 4.2
- 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
- 5.0
- CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed, from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). KPA-CTP: Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, from the Karen Pryor Academy. IAABC-ADT: Accredited Dog Trainer, from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 4.0
- 3 ways to train (private 1:1, in-home, group class), and help with 9 kinds of problem.
How does Barks and Rec compare with other Traverse City dog trainers?
Counted from the 1 trainers listed in Traverse City.
- Overall Bark Score higher than 97% of the trainers we list.
What to ask Barks and Rec 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?
- How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About Barks and Rec
- Helps with
- Puppy, basic obedience, agility, recall, leash, scent/nosework, therapy dog, reactivity, fear based issues
- How they train
- Private 1:1, in-home, group class
- Credentials
- CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC-ADT
- Service area
- Traverse City, Michigan & surrounding areas
- Good to know
- Dedicated training facility
- Address
- 1859 Southpeak Dr, Traverse City, Michigan 49685
- Phone
- +1 231-590-7497
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