About The Bark Stop™️ Force Free, Reward Based Puppy & Dog Training

Force-free training in Orlando

The Bark Stop is a force-free, reward-based dog training company in Orlando. It was founded in 2019 by Joe Violante, whose story with dogs began with a rescued stray he named Honey Brown. The company describes its approach as fear-free positive reinforcement, rejects prong collars, choke chains and e-collars, and points to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior position on reward-based training as its basis.

Programs

Training covers puppies through adult dogs: puppy training, basic obedience, potty training, crate training, leash training, outdoor training in different environments, socialization and confidence building. The company lists Private Training, Daily Training and Stay n Train programs, and offers a free training call to start.

Background and recognition

Joe trained under mentorship from certified positive trainers and animal behavior specialists, then ran a small dog-walking and training service before launching The Bark Stop as a home-based training company. The company reports being voted Best Dog Training Company in Orlando in 2024 and training more than 1,000 dogs.

What to ask

Ask which program fits your dog's age and goals, how the Stay n Train program works day to day, and what each program costs.