Knowledge Has a Beginning but No End.
~Geeta Iyengar
BARK TOWN BADGES
See what continuing education our staff have completed by looking for the
Bark Town Badges underneath each staff members bio!
Knowing Dogs
Level 1
Staff member has completed and passed Level 1 of the Knowing Dogs training program.
Knowing Dogs
Level 2
Staff member has completed and passed Level 2 of the Knowing Dogs training program.
Bather
Staff member has been trained how to properly and safely bathe and dry dogs at Bark Town USA.
Pet CPR
Staff member has been taught how to properly perform CPR on small and large dogs by Bark Town USA.
Ear Cleaning
Staff member has been trained to properly and safely clean dogs' ears by Bark Town USA.
Enrichment
Staff member has been taught the fundamentals of enriched play and how to apply them to working with dogs.
Enrichment Design
Staff member has been trained to safely and creatively design enrichment activities, devices and games for the dogs at Bark Town USA.
Kennel Care
Staff has been trained to safely and properly sanitize, disinfect and clean to protect the health of every dog at Bark Town USA.
Nose Games
Staff member has been trained to lead scent based games with our Bark Town dogs.
Playgroup
Staff member has been trained to safely supervise and manage multi-dog playgroups at Bark Town USA.
World of Dogs
Staff member participated in a field trip to a local Dog Show and learned about different dog breeds, dog sports and how to evaluate types of enrichment.
Barn Hunt
Staff member participated in a field trip to a local Barn Hunt facility and participated with their own dog or observed the session and learned the rules of the sport.