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    A Bark Idea

    4.9 (100 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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    Dog boarding and training

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    Samantha W.

    My dog Albie loves coming here, and I couldn't be happier with the care he gets! The staff are so friendly, attentive, and genuinely love every dog that walks through the door. The facility is always spotless and so well maintained, which gives me total peace of mind. I also love that they send picture updates throughout the day! It's the best seeing Albie having so much fun with his friends! The dogs are never just locked away; they get tons of playtime, socialization, and attention. Albie always comes home happy, tired, and clearly well loved. If you're looking for a clean, caring, and trustworthy place for your pup, A Bark Idea is the best there is!

    Oso's first day of puppy school!
    Rachel L.

    Five stars does not adequately communicate how special A Bark Idea is! We have been taking our giant breed, nine-month old, 100 lb. Leonberger puppy, Oso, here since he was three months old. It was so important to us that we find a place that would teach him not only the best manners, but love him as much as we do. Cami, Justin, Kelsey, Alyssa and the gang are truly our extended family. They care for Oso and all the boo's like they are their own fur babies. From boarding to bath time and all the puppy school training - we would be lost without them. We adore that every day Oso is with them - we get photo updates on how the day is going - and video examples on how to reinforce the training that they worked on at home. As a big dog family it was so important to us that Oso learn not only socialization skills with other dogs (especially smaller breeds - which is basically all of them :) - but also customized training. A Bark Idea's positive reinforcement approach to training ensures that trust is established early on in addition to the creation of a safe space. And bonus points that Oso comes home tired and ready for snoozles - which is huge during the puppy phase where the "witching hour" is real :) We heart A Bark Idea!

    Megan M.

    My daughter has a service dog (Lola) that isn't able to go to school with her. She still has a LOT of puppy energy and gets bored and anxious when she isn't working. She also LOVES other dogs and missed the daily interaction of her classmates at the training ranch where she did her SD completion. By the time my daughter would end her days at school, Lola would be unfocused, would heighten my daughter and they'd BOTH be disregulated and anxious. A Bark Idea has been a godsend! Lola loves the ENTIRE team! Being a service dog, it is important to us that Lola has close eyes on her and is not in an environment that derails her teaching. A Bark Idea delivers that above and beyond our expectations. I receive updates every day on how she is doing with frameworthy photos accompanying them. Every time I pick Lola up, she's happy, calm and ready to work. It's a much better pairing with my daughter. Finally, I love the idea there is a big part of Lola's life that is JUST for her. I think we all need that. Dogs are no exception. Her relationships with the team and her daycare buddies are SO important to all of us. My ONLY complaint is that we can no longer drive down Artesia in silence. Lola will now howl if we pass A Bark Idea and it isn't a daycare day. :oP A+++

    Training mode
    Heather R.

    This place is gold. Kelsey and Cami (and Justin and literally all of their staff) are amazing. So knowledgeable and kind - their positive reinforcement training approach really works. I have a super high energy puppy that I really struggled with - a GSP/Weimaraner/Doberman mix - he has a mind of his own and more energy than a toddler on a sugar high. I had *almost* given up hope when I started him here for training. They have worked with me (and him) to get to a place where I can actually enjoy him. No more stressful days thinking "what do I even do with him?" He's been with them for training, daycare and some boarding since February and the difference is quite literally night and day. He is such a gentleman now. They are phenomenal. He is always SO happy to see his friends there, he can't get out of the car fast enough! I tried another well known, local training place first and that was a huge mistake. I tell everyone I know...start here!!!! You will NOT be disappointed!

    Archie living his best life at A Bark Idea
    Melanie B.

    We LOVE A Bark Idea!! My puppy Archie did training for the last few months and it quickly became his FAVORITE PLACE EVER!! Cami and Kelsey (along with the whole staff) are so sweet and caring. I highly recommend A Bark Idea for training, daycare and boarding.

    Avery at school
    Erica M.

    We absolutely love this place for our girl Avery, I love the training tips that are provided to, work with her at home. I love the updates and how she's doing. It makes me feel more comfortable knowing she safe and the staff love there job :) If you looking for a puppy school this is the best spot.

    A Bark Idea has been such a fun place for our new puppy! The socialization, play time and just overall care they give to each dog is amazing and comforting when you're away from your puppy for the first time. Bonnie always comes home happy and tired (in the best way!) from her day at daycare. Cami runs an amazing safe space for dogs. I can't recommend A Bark Idea enough. Your dog will truly grow and evolve from their time spent there. They also send the best photos with their updates!!

    We feel so lucky to have found A Bark Idea! Our 9 month old pup, Daisy, started when she was about 4 months old and A Bark Idea quickly became her second family. Their whole staff (Cami, Justin, Kelsey + more) are all so kind & knowledgeable and it's a huge comfort knowing Daisy is always SO excited when we pull up for daycare in the mornings. I highly recommend their Happy Puppy School which helped us build up Daisy's skills from simple commands (sit, stay, come, down, go to your bed, etc) to learning how to handle everyday situations at home (jumping, counter surfing, learning to not be afraid of the dishwasher or what to do when guests come to the front door). Lately, we've been so thankful that they've continued to help us work with her leash training and overcome some sound anxiety/stimulation. As first-time puppy parents, A Bark Idea is always willing to help us learn how to communicate with Daisy and read her body language - this has been particularly challenging as Daisy is more anxious/fearful out in the world and is not something we've dealt with before. A Bark Idea has been the best partner to lean on in making sure Daisy grows into a happy, well-mannered, & comfortable dog! Can't recommend A Bark Idea enough!!

    Erin W.

    I cannot think of a better place for puppy training & daycare. We recently rescued a puppy and were in desperate need of some direction. Cami & Kelsey have made the whole process so much better. Not only do they treat our puppy like one of their own, they also help me with changing some of my habits to help create a confident puppy. Our puppy is half Belgian Malinois & half husky- two very smart high energy breeds that need a lot of work. Once we found this out through her DNA test it helped to understand her breed needs. Cami & Kelsey continue to teach me so much about training & setting her up for success. I am so incredibly grateful for everyone at A Bark Idea & for taking such good care of our pup!

    Ollie and His friend Oscar
    Jane L.

    I've had dogs before, but never a puppy. Within the first 24 hours of my puppy Ollie arriving home, I started to question my decision to get a puppy. I searched online for any resources that could help me and stumbled upon A Bark Idea. Kelsey was quick to respond and provide some helpful tips before we could get Ollie in for some Board and Train. A Bark Idea uses "pawsitive" reinforcement training -- no ecollars or prongs here! After two weeks, Ollie came home adjusting well to his crate, potty trained, and knew all his basic commands (Sit, Come, Place, Stay). Since his first Board and Train, Ollie has gone back for Boarding, Daycare, and even MORE board and train sessions. Now our Board and Train sessions are completely customized focused on areas Ollie needs some help with. Case in point-- Ollie is now 7 months of teenage fluff. He's been regressing a bit at home and really trying to push boundaries and house rules. He's also suffered from extreme anxiety in the car (we've had several vomit, pee, poo incidents driven his anxiety). Kelsey and Cami were able to help Ollie so much that today, Ollie no longer drools in the car. He literally chills in his seat, calm, focused, and follows all commands (even gives me high fives!). At home, Ollie's become more confident. He now wanders to his playpen and entertains himself, when I'm busy. He's following commands again and just seems like a much more well adjusted puppy. literally not the same puppy I dropped off-- it's been 4 days and he's still the most polite little boy :) A Bark Idea is such a great place-- Ollie loves it so much, he rushes in without looking back at me... ever. He's made lots of friends and it helps me to know that he's in such a safe and loving environment under Cami and Kelsey's care. Added bonus-- all the cute photos and videos of your pup's day :) If you're looking to help you puppy grow to be a healthy, happy, confident pup, you need to check out A Bark Idea!

    Happy pup!
    Regine R.

    My pup Oyster started going to puppy school when he was about 3 months old, and since then I have seen him grow into such a confident, outgoing dog! A Bark Idea is his absolute favorite place in the world and when I drop him off, he excitedly heads right in without even looking back! He loves it so much, that I've boarded him several times as well and I always feel safe and secure knowing he's being cared for so well. Cami and Kelsey love my pup like their own, and it shows with how happy he is every time he's there. Not only does he learn so much during his time at puppy school, but he is also able to safely play and receive stimulation. And a huge bonus--I always get sent the most adorable photos and videos of my pup, as well as tips on how to implement this training at home! They are truly the best part of my day while he's away. I'm so thankful I took a chance on A Bark Idea! Their personal touch and genuine love & care truly sets them apart, and they're more than just a doggy daycare. They're family! Oyster and I love you all dearly!

    Bri D.

    We love everything about A Bark Idea! Our golden retriever loves going to stay overnight at A Bark Idea - Cami and her team are simply amazing!!! Our dog has so much fun and we love seeing his adventures with the awesome photos they text us during his stay! Our dog comes back with better training and listening skills than when he goes in - I think he might like it better there than at home, truly! It brings me so much peace of mind knowing that he gets to run freely with other dogs all day, play with the sweetest humans ever, learn good behaviors, and sleep freely with a human like he would at home! This place is absolutely the best boarding and training place I've ever heard of and I recommend it to everyone. I cannot say enough how amazing they are. 5+++ stars! We love you guys!!!

    I cannot recommend A Bark Idea enough. When you choose a business to help train your puppy, you want to find trainers that will love your pup just as much as you and this is that place. Cami, Kelsey, and Justin have so much love and compassion for these dogs and it shows. Even before my pup started at Happy Puppy School, I had an open line of communication with A Bark Idea while I was crate training, which almost broke me, but they helped me through it and helped me with my confidence that I was doing the right thing and it would get better each day. AND IT DID! I chose to put my puppy in Happy Puppy School and it was so worth it. I chose the 24 lessons package and each day, I received a video message of what they worked on each day so I could practice with my pup. You really have to understand that the work they do with your dog at school, you have to come home and practice with your dog because they need to learn to listen to you too. The socialization that the puppies get at school is so important, not to mention, the amount of energy they expend all day makes it easier at the end of the day for you! Once my dog was done with his training, I purchased the day care package and take him at least once a week. He has the best time and comes home pooped out. A Bark Idea are our family now and I truly feel like it was the best decision for me and my puppy!

    My little Vanessa having a great time with her big dog friends

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    Thank you very much Mary! We just adore Sally!!!

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