I can’t say enough wonderful things about Bark and Recreation! From the moment we started bringing our dogs here, it’s been clear that the staff genuinely care about each and every pet. They are incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure our dogs are happy, healthy, and well-cared for.
What truly stands out is the strong leadership behind the team. It’s obvious there is a passionate leader guiding the staff with a clear vision for excellence. This direction shines through in every interaction and service provided.
The most impressive difference we’ve seen is in our dogs behavior and demeanor. They are noticeably calmer and... read full review
September 2025
So happy we found Barks & Rec! The whole staff is so very friendly and sweet. Jen is a dream to work with! Our fiesty wiener dog needed a little extra support with training and Jen not only was able to help teach him how to better interact with people and other dogs, but was able to teach us how to better understand him and his behaviors, too. She gives real advice that actually works! Bonus: my dog LOVES bonding with his people through her training recommendations!
August 2025
Very grateful for Jen and her team at Barks and Rec! We had recently adopted a two-year-old pup and were looking for a good trainer to work on a few behaviors we noticed related to walking and interactions.
The Barks and Rec team were very quick to respond to our inquiry and get an evaluation and lessons on their schedule.
At our initial evaluation, Jen was quick to provide reassurance that our behavior concerns could be easily addressed and estimated only a couple sessions would be needed to get them under control.
Within just a few private sessions, Jen was able to educate us so much on the behaviors we were noticing... read full review
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Bark and Recreation! From the moment we started bringing our dogs here, it’s been clear that the staff genuinely care about each and every pet. They are incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure our dogs are happy, healthy, and well-cared for. What truly stands out is the strong leadership behind the team. It’s obvious there is a passionate leader guiding the staff with a clear vision for excellence. This direction shines through in every interaction and service provided. The most impressive difference we’ve seen is in our dogs behavior and demeanor. They are noticeably calmer and... read full review
So happy we found Barks & Rec! The whole staff is so very friendly and sweet. Jen is a dream to work with! Our fiesty wiener dog needed a little extra support with training and Jen not only was able to help teach him how to better interact with people and other dogs, but was able to teach us how to better understand him and his behaviors, too. She gives real advice that actually works! Bonus: my dog LOVES bonding with his people through her training recommendations!
Very grateful for Jen and her team at Barks and Rec! We had recently adopted a two-year-old pup and were looking for a good trainer to work on a few behaviors we noticed related to walking and interactions.
The Barks and Rec team were very quick to respond to our inquiry and get an evaluation and lessons on their schedule.
At our initial evaluation, Jen was quick to provide reassurance that our behavior concerns could be easily addressed and estimated only a couple sessions would be needed to get them under control.
Within just a few private sessions, Jen was able to educate us so much on the behaviors we were noticing... read full review