More Questions? Read on for more information about how the program works!

how does online learning work?

This course utilizes the following forms of instruction:

• Live Zoom training classes- In these classes you will be given instruction and video demonstrations of what to do and then you will set up your camera so the instructor can watch you work with your dog and provide personalized feedback.

• Self paced courses of written course materials with video demonstrations and training plans that track your progress.

• Private FB group where you can discuss the training with fellow students, ask questions and share resources.

The Academy website is broken into courses for various subjects such as: Foundation training for puppies or new dogs, Cooperative Care to work on things like nail trimming and preparing your dog for less stressful visits to the vet, Scent work, agility, tricks, canine fitness and more.

So for example you can go into the Foundation course and work the content in order, or you can hit courses like the Ultimate recall, Stays or Leash walking and work the exercises you most want to work on. You can head over to the Reactive Dog course and access exercises for sound sensitivity. Then you can access the clicks & tricks and find your favorite tricks you want to teach. You have a full year and to be honest almost no one will get through all of the materials in that time! Why? Because the program is designed to help anyone, from someone just starting with a ten week old puppy to someone with a mostly trained 6 year old reactive dog looking for more advanced work and deeper dives into canine behavior science. I want to provide enough content to give everyone enough to work on and improve!

Every person who has attended the Academy and provided me feedback felt that they got far more than their money's worth, because the program includes so much content for the price of what most trainers charge for an 8 week program.

The content shared in the Academy on other platforms would cost you easily double and triple what I charge, and there is only one reason for that. I want quality dog training to be available to all, I don’t want it to be only available to the privileged. What you get is not discounted in quality! My life passion is to help dogs and people connect.

The Bark Commanders is the Full Academy Experience along with one on one coaching. This is the ideal program for someone with a reactive dog, someone with aspirations for more complex training skills and for those looking for an in-depth relationship with an instructor.

Examples of how the program could work for you:

• you prefer not posting public videos on the FB groups, so instead we use your private zoom sessions to evaluate your homework in private.

• you want to work on more personalized programs like getting yourself ring ready to earn some competition titles and want help designing your training plans

• you have a reactive dog and are looking for more personal coaching through the process

What makes this program different from the other academies is the amount of

one to one coaching and your ability to customize the experience.

Zoom Private Sessions

• With your paid monthly or annual subscription to Bark Commanders you will be able to schedule a 30 minute private Zoom session per month!

• Zoom sessions are open for self scheduling first come first serve during available Pacific time weekdays (early mornings and evenings available to accommodate varying time zones and work schedules) or you can choose a set day and time each month for the year.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Do I get to keep access to the Academy after the year is over?

A: Yes and no 😉. The website access is a monthly or yearly subscription service so at the end of the year, or if you cancel your subscription than you lose access to the website. However you maintain indefinite access to all the Facebook groups. Also many of the modules exercises have downloadable files and you can copy the play list links to keep in your records for reference.

Q: What kinds of things can I work on during my private zoom sessions?

A: Anything you want! If you want to ask questions about struggles you are having in your training or with your dog’s behavior. Or perhaps you want me to help you develop on going training plans that we keep working through during the year. Or maybe you want me to review your agility competition videos and offer suggestions. Basically anything I have experience working on I will help you with.

Q: Can my family members join our private zoom sessions?

A: Absolutely!

Q: Can I pay monthly for the Bark Commanders and skip months, but maintain my subscription and come back in later?

A: No, once you cancel your subscription you would need to wait until next year’s Bark Commanders to sign up again.