My review is a bit different since we never actually got to have our puppy (Petra) in the training class we signed up for. Our puppy was not a fit for the social environment of the class due to some extreme anxiety Petra showed upon arriving for our first class. Alicea was very understanding and worked with us to make the situation a positive outcome. I appreciated her concern and willingness to help us when we needed it !
August 2025
I cannot recommend dog training at Barks and Rec. enough!
When I moved to TC, I really wanted to find a qualified dog trainer to support the needs of my anxious rescue dog. A well-respected dog trainer in the GR area suggested Barks and Rec., and the rest is history.
I now have three rescue dogs, each with their own unique medical and behavioral needs. We have taken nearly every class Barks and Rec. has to offer: Puppy Explorers (puppy socialization), Pup Scouts (dog obedience), Nosework (scent detection), Agility, Growly Dog (reactive dog training), and Rally O (competition obedience).
Alicea has been so wonderful to work with, and we haven't even met yet! Her communication, compassion, and clear answers have been helpful for us as we navigate how to train our rescue doggy. We were referred to her by several different people, and I would highly recommend her. Can't wait to meet you, Alicea!
My review is a bit different since we never actually got to have our puppy (Petra) in the training class we signed up for. Our puppy was not a fit for the social environment of the class due to some extreme anxiety Petra showed upon arriving for our first class. Alicea was very understanding and worked with us to make the situation a positive outcome. I appreciated her concern and willingness to help us when we needed it !
I cannot recommend dog training at Barks and Rec. enough!
When I moved to TC, I really wanted to find a qualified dog trainer to support the needs of my anxious rescue dog. A well-respected dog trainer in the GR area suggested Barks and Rec., and the rest is history.
I now have three rescue dogs, each with their own unique medical and behavioral needs. We have taken nearly every class Barks and Rec. has to offer: Puppy Explorers (puppy socialization), Pup Scouts (dog obedience), Nosework (scent detection), Agility, Growly Dog (reactive dog training), and Rally O (competition obedience).
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Alicea has been so wonderful to work with, and we haven't even met yet! Her communication, compassion, and clear answers have been helpful for us as we navigate how to train our rescue doggy. We were referred to her by several different people, and I would highly recommend her. Can't wait to meet you, Alicea!