Slinger, WI
Dog Training & Enrichment
Help your dog be the best they can be with dog training services
At Central Bark® Slinger, we understand the importance of having a well-trained and well-behaved dog. That’s why our dedicated team of dog training professionals is committed to helping your furry friend reach their full potential. With our positive, reward-based techniques, we create a fun and engaging training environment that brings out the best in dogs of all ages.
Here are the benefits of dog training at Central Bark Slinger:
- Individualized Training and Enrichment: Our personalized training sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of your dog. Whether it’s addressing specific behavioral issues or teaching new commands, our trainers work closely with you and your dog to achieve desired results.
- Group Classes for Reinforcement: Join our group classes to reinforce good habits and socialize your dog in a controlled and supportive environment. These classes not only help your dog learn important life skills but also strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion.
- Building Canine Citizenship: Our training programs focus on building a foundation for good canine citizenship. By instilling positive behaviors and teaching essential commands, we help your dog become a well-rounded and socially adept member of your family and community.
- Foster a Loving Bond: Training is not just about obedience; it’s about strengthening the bond between you and your dog. Our training sessions promote trust, communication, and mutual understanding, creating a harmonious relationship filled with love and respect.
Let Central Bark® Slinger be your partner in helping your dog be the best they can be. Experience the joy of having a happy, social, and well-rounded companion by enrolling them in our dog training and enrichment programs today.
Central Bark
Slinger
244 Info Hy Court,
Slinger, WI 53086Get Directions
(262) 677-4100
Fax: (262)-677-4104
Open Today 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
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Central Bar’s comprehensive services cover a wide range of skills and behaviors that can greatly enhance your dog’s life. Here are some of the key areas we focus on:
- Name Recall: Ensuring your dog responds reliably to their name is crucial for their safety. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs to come when called.
- Basic Commands: Establishing a strong foundation of basic commands such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it is key. Through positive reinforcement, we help dogs master these fundamental skills, improving their behavior and making them easier to manage.
- Door and Gate Control: Teaching dogs to wait at doors and gates patiently is essential for their safety and your peace of mind. Our trainers can guide your dog in learning to enter and exit calmly on cue while waiting politely at doors and gates.
- Loose-Leash Walking: Walking should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. Our canine training experts can assist in teaching your dog to walk calmly on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and making walks more pleasant.
- Additional Behaviors: We are equipped to address various other behaviors or issues you may be facing with your dog. Those include separation anxiety, excessive barking, or destructive chewing. Our dedicated trainers are committed to helping your dog reach their full potential and be the best they can be.
Dog Training & Enrichment Options:
Training Tutor
Personalized one-on-one training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop important skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will have the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.
One-on-One Enrichment
Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the extra attention they love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games. It’s fun and rewarding and exercise their bodies and minds and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
Rest Period Enrichment
Your dog gets to relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation which can help them achieve a healthy balance of play, learning, and rest. It can also help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.
Our Dog Trainers
Nicole
ABCDT, CPDT-KA
Nicole is an honors graduate of Animal Behavior College and holds a Certification by the Council of Professional Dog Trainers. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and was an elementary school teacher for eleven years. Nicole values education, building positive relationships and clear communication. She is a professional member of the Association of Dog Trainers and pursues ongoing education by attending professional seminars and workshops. Nicole keeps current on the dog industry’s latest literature and prides herself in her proactive spirit and positive, fun approach to training. When training owners and their dogs, Nicole’s goal is to provide dog owners with the tools they need to be the best they can be for their four-legged family member(s). She believes when we understand why our dogs behave the way they do, we can become better dog owners and our relationships with our dogs are enriched. Training should be fun for both owner and dog especially since our bonds with our canines are special and deserve the best.
Nicole offers a wide variety of reward-based training opportunities both privately and at Central Bark-Slinger. Nicole offers group classes, private lessons, and workshops as well as Behavior Consultations and Modifications for “problem behaviors”, including but not limited to, arousal on leash, separation anxiety, barking issues, inappropriate greeting behaviors, housebreaking and destructive behaviors such as chewing and digging.
Invest in the future of your dog and take the first step by calling or emailing Nicole for more information about our services. She looks forward to building a relationship with you and your dog(s)!
Robin
Dog Trainer
Dogs have always been an integral part of my entire life. From a childhood spent roaming the country side with my two German Shepherds, to winning a contest for having the “smartest dog” with my dog Scottie, when I was 10, to my adult years spent caring for and training my neurotic and lovable Chocolate Lab, George, to my current life spent with my three dogs, Lola, Walter, and Beatrice.
There have been so many dogs, both my own and others, that have taught me so much about life, patience and unfailing love. It is my strong love for dogs (and people too!) that inspired me to make the leap into professional dog training. It was George, my first dog as an adult, who cemented my passion and skill for working with dogs, as well as my introduction into clicker training. I couldn’t believe how quickly, and enthusiastically, he learned! I am one of the trainers with Cold Nose Canine and attended the Karen Pryor Academy, graduating with distinction in December of 2016. I’m so happy to be doing what I love and helping people with their beloved companions by teaching classes and doing private consultations.
Dog Training & Enrichment Gallery
Dog Training Pricing
Training & Enrichment Add-ons
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Training Tutor Session Individual training during day care visit. Practice behavior skills like sit, stay, lay down, leave it, loose-leash walking, and tricks. | 20 |
| One-on-One Enrichment Personalized session with interactive toys, puzzles, and games that exercise their body and mind. | 15 |
| Extra Rest Period Enrichment Session Private space with calming interactive food toys and healthy food pairings to help your dog achieve a healthy balance of rest, play, and learning. | 5 |
Group Dog Training Classes
Our training is provided by Nicole Robinson of Canine Love and Logic LLC and Robin Downing of Cold Nose Canine. Classes may include Puppy Preschool and Basic Elementary. For details about upcoming class offerings, please contact our trainers or speak with a store associate.
Nicole Robinson
(414) 708-9084
https://www.canineloveandlogic.com/home.html
Robin Downing
https://www.coldnosecanine.com/group-classes
Packages available. Prepaid packages are nonrefundable. All sales are final. If you have any concerns about food sensitivities or toys, please speak to an associate at the front desk to discuss options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central Bark® has plenty of Kongs®, tennis balls and other toys for everyone. The dogs could ask for nothing more!
Dogs nap quietly in their individual crates in the Nap Room, complete with classical music and aromatherapy.
For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. If you have ever traveled with your dog or had the unfortunate experience of an overnight stay at the vet, knowing your dog is comfortable in a crate is immeasurably comforting.
Crate training can take just days or a few months, based on your dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences with crates. The two keys to successful crate training are to keep the experience positive and go slowly.
When your puppy is not in their crate, keep the door open and reward them every time they choose to enter, even if you didn’t ask them to enter it. When crating your puppy, give them a safe enrichment item (like a stuffed Kong) that will keep them busy and allow them to self-soothe while confined. Remember that crate training should take place in a series of small, slow steps that will help your puppy become more comfortable.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you care for your new puppy. Our Enrichment Day Care gives puppies all the socialization, exercise, mental stimulation, and rest they need for a lifetime of happiness with you and your family. We also offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
Rest periods can be paired with fun and interactive food toys (like a frozen peanut butter Kong) to create a rest period enrichment activity for your dog.
Not only are rest period enrichments fun and mentally stimulating for your dog, but they also help build positive associations and crating skills. Hence, dogs are calmer, quieter, and more relaxed. For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners.
Did you know? Scientific studies have shown that licking and chewing behaviors (especially those that involve food rewards!) are self-soothing, decrease heart and respiratory rates, and even release dopamine in a dog’s brain.
Central Bark Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
