About Barker Haus Kennels

Boarding and training on Barker Rd

Barkerhaus Kennels is a dog boarding and training facility at 7229 Barker Rd in El Paso. The kennel describes a rich history dating back to 1935 and a two-acre property with 52 runs, a large exercise yard and a spacious training field. It also boards cats, notes a partnership with local law enforcement, and says its staff can communicate in American Sign Language.

Training programs

Training uses balanced techniques and what the kennel calls the whole dog approach. Each program starts with an initial assessment to set goals, followed by weekly sessions, customized plans for advanced needs and ongoing support for owners. Basic obedience is offered in group or private sessions for puppies under 6 months; dogs over 6 months train in private sessions. Published prices: group puppy class $225, private puppy class $325, and private sessions for dogs over 6 months $360 (once a week for 6 weeks). A Monday to Friday day school runs in 3 week sessions for $850, in-kennel training costs $2,000 for three weeks, and goals-oriented advanced obedience is $500 for 8 weeks.

AKC testing

The kennel offers the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test, AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, AKC Community Canine (Advanced Canine Good Citizen) Test, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Test and AKC Trick Dog Test.

Hours

Open Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, with Saturday afternoons by appointment. Call (915) 779-2486.