About Borderland Barks

Ethology-based training in El Paso

Borderland Barks is an El Paso dog training business led by Jessica Pacheco, who holds a CPDT and CACE from the Ethology Institute, where she studied under Professor Roger Abrantes and now works as a tutor. Borderland Barks credits her with over 30 years of experience working with dogs and horses. The business describes its approach as using empathy, clarity and ethological principles, combining the best of ethology and behaviorism and teaching owners how to work with their own dogs.

Programs

Every client starts with a personalized consultation that assesses the dog's behavior and sets a plan; the consultation fee is credited toward a training package bought afterward. From there, owners choose a package or individual sessions. Puppy Essentials covers what a puppy needs for a peaceful, problem-free daily life. Basic Manners starts with lead manners training and builds the obedience skills an owner wants. Behavior Modification works with owners to identify the causes of unwanted behavior and build a training plan. A Choosing Your Canine Companion consultation helps families pick a breed or individual dog that fits their lifestyle, with resources for finding available dogs.

What to ask

Ask about package prices, session length and where sessions take place.