About BARK9 Training

Owner-led training in North Port

BARK9 Training is a North Port dog trainer offering puppy training, obedience, protection dog training and behavior modification. Its motto is "control before protection," and clients work directly with the owner from the first session to the last.

Programs

The puppy program builds the foundation for a confident, well-mannered dog. Obedience training aims for a responsive, reliable dog in everyday life. The protection program develops confident, obedient dogs with a strong base of control. Behavior modification addresses unwanted behaviors so dogs become more balanced and manageable. Recall, impulse control and handler skills run through all four. The approach is built on communication, structure and trust, and puppies to seniors of all breeds are welcome.

The trainer

The trainer started as a teenager, training a Great Dane for the show ring, then moved on to German Shepherds. Today the trainer is preparing a Dutch Shepherd for PSA (Protection Sports Association) competition.

What to ask

Ask where sessions take place, how many sessions each program includes and what they cost. Call or text (941) 294-9049.