Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior
Northern Michigan's Leading Dog and Puppy Training Services Located in Traverse City, Michigan
Your Up North Dog Trainer
Helping You and Your Dog Live Your Best Lives Together
Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior is the only training facility of its kind in northern Michigan. We use modern, science-based, and empathy-driven positive reinforcement training methods to help you and your dog live your best lives together. Our dog training services include everything from from aggression and obedience training, to dog sports like nosework and agility.
The Barks and Rec trainers are educated in learning theory, behavior modification, veterinary technology, ethology, aggression and reactivity, separation anxiety, puppy socialization and development, behavior analysis, and so much more. Our number one goal is creating connection between you and your pup through effective, reinforcement-based dog training and human education!
Come experience what reinforcement-driven training is all about at our premier dog training facility in Traverse City, Michigan. But don't just take our word for it... see what people are saying here!
Training Options for Every Dog
Our training facility is home to everything from group classes to private training for behavior problems. Whether you want to improve your dog's loose-leash walking skills and recall, try a fun new dog sport like agility or nosework, or work one-on-one with a trainer to help with your dog's barking and lunging on leash, we have options for every dog!
Please note: our group classes are not appropriate for reactive, aggressive, or highly anxious dogs. Contact Us to learn about private training options instead.
Lifetime Learning for Your Puppy Starts Today!
Did you know that your new puppy's socialization window starts to close at 16 weeks of age? Don't wait to start training – sign up for our Pup Explorers and Pup Scouts classes, or purchase a training package today!
**All humans are required to watch our online orientation before your first Pup Scouts class (also recommended before Pup Explorers). If you are not yet signed up for class, you are still welcome to come meet us, see our facility, and learn how we train! Click Here to watch orientation.
We are so proud of our students! (Pardon our bragging)
