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Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior — Dog Trainer in Traverse City, MI

Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 60 reviews
1859 Southpeak Dr, Traverse City, Michigan 49685
Behavior & AggressionObedience Training
1859 Southpeak Dr, Traverse City, Michigan 49685

Overview

FormatTraining facility in Traverse City with in-home options
Training methodPositive reinforcement / reinforcement-driven training

About Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior

Overview

Barks and Rec. Animal Training and Behavior is a dog training provider based in Traverse City, MI. The business operates from a facility at 1859 Southpeak Dr. and also offers private and in-home training.

Services

The provider lists group classes (including Pup Explorers, Pup Scouts, Junior Ranger, and Bark Ranger), private and in-home training, reactive dog training, and dog sports such as agility, nosework, and rally obedience. Fit Dog classes, an intro to dog sports, and indoor playground rentals are also offered.

Method and Credentials

The business describes its approach as positive reinforcement and reinforcement-driven training. Trainer credentials listed on the site include LVT, VTS-Behavior, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, and IAABC-ADT, with stated focus areas including behavior modification, aggression and reactivity, separation anxiety, and puppy socialization.

Contact

Contact the provider directly for class schedules, program details, availability, and pricing.

What they can help with

In-Home Training ↗
Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.
Leash Reactivity ↗
Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.
Agility & Sport
Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →
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LVT
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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VTS-Behavior
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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KPA CTP
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a positive-reinforcement credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗
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CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗
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FDM
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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FFCP
Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.
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IAABC-ADT
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a behavior-focused credential. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 60 reviews · Google
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