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Monday: ClosedTuesday: 8AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 7PM
Thursday: 8AM - 7PM
Friday: 8AM - 7PM
Saturday: 8AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed
Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training has been serving the greater Philadelphia area for nearly 20 years, helping dog owners raise and train their pets while addressing various behavioral challenges. The business emphasizes a lifestyle approach to training, focusing on teaching humans effective communication with their dogs. Clients have praised the one-on-one training sessions, noting significant improvements in their pets' behaviors, such as reducing anxiety during vet visits and grooming. The trainers provide clear instructions and explanations, helping owners feel confident in continuing the training at home. The staff also cares deeply for puppies' comfort and success, showing kindness and helpfulness. Beyond training, the facility offers options like puppy boarding and boarding school, with many clients expressing gratitude for the attentive care their pets receive. The team’s philosophy and thoughtful guidance have made a positive difference, with dogs exploring new environments and forming trusting bonds. Recent reviews highlight Janet’s skill in managing timid puppies and helping them blossom into confident, playful dogs, as well as the friendly, community-like atmosphere that makes dogs and owners feel welcome. The facility also offers a variety of classes, including Puppy Fundamentals, Agility, and Leash & Leave It, tailored to meet each dog's unique needs and personalities. Many clients mention how easy it is to book and how the classes and graduation ceremonies are fun and rewarding. Trainers like Janet and Leigh are praised for their patience, clear instructions, and ability to understand each dog’s individual personality. One owner shared their heartfelt experience, saying that after trying another puppy kindergarten, they felt frustrated but finally found the right support at Opportunity Barks, which provided tailored, real-life skills for their high-energy lab puppy. Overall, Opportunity Barks is highly recommended for those wanting to strengthen their relationship with their dogs through effective training, personalized attention, and a supportive community.
In 5 weeks of Day School at the Old City location + an incredible 4 day seminar (with Forrest Micke and Kynology) at OPB’s Farm Dog location, our mystery mutt with an equally mysterious past grew into a less anxious, less fearful, calmer and happier being. Strangers comment on how well trained she is now, but I feel like we’re just getting started!
Thank you Ashlee, Siara, Janet and Leigh for going at Ginger’s pace and teaching us how to safely navigate the world together.
What I used to see as triggers and obstacles are now opportunities to grow through stress!
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We have had a few drop off services as well as 1:1 meetings with our 3yo lab/hound mix. The difference is noticeable at his attentiveness and training during walks and around the house. Most of the training we had done with him had been at-home, but when adding a professional trainer to the mix he has made impressive strides. I look forward to our follow up trainings!
Janet and the team at Opportunity Barks are fantastic. I brought my 11 week old puppy for the Puppy Foundations class and found the classes and support to be outstanding. Janet specifically worked to understand our dynamic and how to implement training for each dog's specific temperament and level. I felt so supported and my (many) questions were always answered thoughtfully and with so much care. For puppy training, the people need feedback just as much as the dogs and Janet was instrumental in helping me to understand what's working and what's not and how I can improve and learn. If there was a Foundations 2.0 class for pups, I would sign up in a heartbeat.