Sherwood Barks Dog Training

We love Sherwood Barks and wish we had gone sooner with our other dogs!! We, along with our mini bernedoodle Odin, learned so much in Puppy 1 and 2, and we loved watching him grow. The classes gave us confidence in knowing that we CAN have well-rounded and socialized pets. Jen and Ashton are friendly, incredibly passionate, and only want to see you and your pup form a happy and healthy relationship. If you put in the work, It. Will. Pay. Off. We did lose sight of how important practice and consistency are sometime after classes ended, but Sherwood Barks also does house calls! Jen came over one afternoon (and boy, did Odin remember her!) and after a quick and much needed wake-up call, she reviewed the techniques that we were struggling with with the pups in their very own home. Her passion for happy, trained pets really shines through and helped motivate us to continue on with the training journey! More...

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What a wonderful place to bring your puppy! Before we started puppy classes, I was sure my little girl thought her name was Daisy-No! , but 'no' is rarely used since. Not only do we learn to walk nicely and come when called with a crazy tail going, and to play with her own toys and not hands, feet, ankles, but the positive reinforcement philosophy applies to everything you want for your puppy to understand about how you want to live with them. It's so simple, you change in a day!And about the Daycare, I have focus at work because my puppy is so excited the minute she sees the staff - and then dances at the entry to get to her buddies. Staff are the best! They're so happy to see her, too! They keep that place clean, never a stench when you enter doors. And never a stinky dog when you pick them up!Loving it! More...

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I have attended puppy class level 1 and level 2 and both were a great experience. My puppy and I learned so much. We also had a lot of fun. The instructors really know their stuff and really want you and your dog to succeed. A great and friendly facility! More...

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We took our pup here for puppy 1 and 2 classes after a poor experience elsewhere. Jen (the owner) answered all our questions and reservations and we decided to try it. It was well worth it and our sassy Miniature Schnauzer has very good manners during dinner, great door etiquette, loose leash walking (well.. most of the time) and is well socialized. They separate dogs by size and temperament and allow only one person training the dog at a time to avoid chaos. If you're struggling they will use your dog as an example and do little fun contests throughout the course. The best thing I found they let the dogs have little play sessions through the lesson to reward them for paying attention during the class and tire them out. Now after our pup has graduated we make the drive for their daycare program every now and then. My dog is pretty reserved with people but he loves the girls there and pulls every time to get to the door. Now they offer a grooming service too! Thank you for taking great care of Talos! More...

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My puppy Jersey loves going to her Puppy Classes!! We have finished puppy 1, we are in puppy 2 now and we just signed up for Puppy 3 and Small Dog Agility for September. The staff there are very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions you might have. More...

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We joined Sherwood Barks for agility when my pup was already 3 years so had already done some puppy training elsewhere. I wished we had found Jen and Ashton earlier. Our experience has been nothing short of fantastic. It took me a bit to unlearn some of the things I had been doing in order to get the best from my dog. The force free methods used, teach your dog to want to do what you ask. There is a great balance between work and play every class. It is very evident that Jen and Ashton have a passion for dogs! It’s truly like finding a new family, I can honestly say it’s the highlight of our week! More...

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We took puppy obedience 1 & 2 and we learned a lot. Because of that our dog Tucker learned a lot, had fun, and showed a lot of progress. We think the 15 minutes of play time at the beginning of the class is a great practice and helps in a puppy's socialization. Tucker also loves the doggy daycare. We are all looking forward to the small dog agility classes in fall. More...

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My small dog loves to go to agility. The staff are friendly, and experienced. I wish we had known about the puppy classes, but I am thrilled with the agility classes. I don’t plan to race my dog, but the exercise and training is beneficial to both of us! She knows when we grab the bag with her short leash where we are going and sits at the back door waiting for us More...

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Great place to take my pups for trainjng. They get excited everytime we say we are going for puppy class. They have been through puppy 1 all the way to agility. They have improved in so many ways. I get alot of complements on how well behaved my dogs are. Wouldn't have done it without them! More...

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Great Place. Very clean. Awesome staff!

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Over the past 10 years we have had 3 puppies go through Sherwood Bark’s puppy training. We love the positive approach used with the puppies in class. When learning is through play, they love to play the game. We think that our puppies also learn faster through play. We love that socializing is integrated into all puppy classes. It means that our puppies get along well with other dogs so they do well in the off-leash parks and are happy to stop playing to come to us when called. Sherwood Barks is definitely our first choice for puppy training. More...

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My puppy was destroying my furniture and everything he could get his mouth on. I was afraid to walk him because he was pulling me down the street. With daycare, puppy play group and leash reactivity training he is a completely changed dog. Jen, Ashton and Dana are very knowledgeable about dog training that is reward based. The progress my dog has made at Sherwood Barks is amazing! Thank you ladies for your love of dogs and sharing your knowledge and experience. More...

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The daycare staff are the best, I come home at the end of the day with a played out pup! Also, we've loved the leash reactivity training. We've taken other reactivity courses, but Jen has such a great way of explaining things, and there is so much realistic practice during class, it really sets the course apart. After just 3 weeks, I walked my dog this evening, past other reactive dogs, on a loose leash with no prayers said. I am positive we will never have to take another leash reactivity course again. Than you to all the ladies at Sherwood Barks!!!! More...

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I was skeptical at first considering the mixed reviews, and when we received the class item list for Puppy Class 1, seeing a clicker had me on the fence. But after a few classes with my puppy, I will definitely be a loyal and returning student to Sherwood Barks.We moved here from California over the past year and a half with our dogs, and have worked with lots of trainers and training businesses with many different types of dogs from different cases and situations. I come from a background of animal lovers and trainers, and have spent my entire upbringing learning and working with dogs and horses specifically. We brought our bulldog and pitbull mix from Cali with us, and got an Akbash LGD mix this previous fall. In this time of business and still moving, we found ourselves needing to find training and socialization classes for her very quickly. Her reaction to fear was unacceptable and I was stressed from moving and at a total loss.It's very clear out of the reviews who has had dogs before and has some knowledge in training vs those who are first time dog owners and unaware of a lot to do with dog training. The negative reviews are left by those who seem to know nothing, and positive by lifelong dog owners and successful agility dog owners.Our puppy is fearful and reacts with aggression, but Jen really made the experience less daunting for her and myself. I was worried that in such a large group, that she would be overwhelmed and it would turn worst case scenario but she kept an eye on my puppy's anxiety and worked with our situation with total ease. Jen is very obviously a professional and skilled, she knows what she's doing and if you've felt "talked down to", it's probably because you were either doing something unsafe or stupid, or you're oversensitive. Ashton is equally as professional as Jen and handled the class very well. My puppy is fine with people, but shy, and with Ashton she was gazing after her the entire class and being visibly excited when she entered the puppy pen. Our puppy is in love with the staff, and the methods used are safe, effective and solid for any dog. We can't wait to put our other dogs into classes with Sherwood Barks and whatever puppies we may have in the future. I highly recommend this business for anyone who wants honest and reliable dog training from someone straight forward and very experienced. More...

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We absolutely love taking puppy classes at Sherwood Barks. Jen is a fantastic dog trainer and her methods of positive behaviour training work extremely well. As brand new puppy owners, we took our first dog there in November. In the first couple classes you go from not knowing where to start with that cute, poorly behaved pup to having a tried-and-true method of working with your puppy. That puppy unfortunately passed away when we were pedestrians hit by a vehicle that ran a red light, and Jen was totally sympathetic and issued us a refund. She even took the time to email back and forth to make sure we were okay, and offered advice on what to look for with the insurance settlement. We got a new puppy shortly after and have completed Puppy 1 and are part way through Puppy 2. Our second puppy was extremely timid and nervous around other dogs, but the socializing at the start of classes changed that. He now has the confidence to play with other dogs. Puppy 1 taught us how to train the puppy and got him going on the basic commands that every dog should know. The videos that accompany the lessons are great reminders of everything that they covered during class and provide more to practice for when the dog is ready. Our puppy is doing extremely well in Puppy 2 and we are loving the new content. There is no way that that he could have retained all this new information along with the first course. He needed to work on and practice the basics, so we were happy to take the second course. The content scaffolding and order in which the courses are taught make absolute sense so that the puppy and owners can be successful with practice. All of the trainers offered tips along the way for dealing with other problems that came up extra to the course. They also make sure students get one-in-one time during classes to receive feedback. We highly recommend Sherwood Barks to anyone who is willing to work and receive feedback so their puppy will be well-behaved. We look forward to having our puppy in doggy day care and absolutely trust all the trainers here. More...

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I approached Sherwood Barks at a point of real frustration with a young puppy. Jen saw my frustration, and on a Sunday gave me a few tools that have changed everything. I have since used daycare twice to great success. Annie is enrolled in her puppy classes and I feel extremely confident about the future behaviour of my pup thanks to this wonderful business. More...

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Great puppy classes, my little Eevee has learned so much can't wait till she starts puppy 2! ��

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We take our puppy about once a week, he can't wait to get out of the car when we pull up. He comes home happy and sleepy! It also makes him super comfortable to be around other dogs of all sizes . I can't say enough great things about the facility and staff! Thanks so much for taking such good care of our Cosley! More...

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We were so blessed to have found Jen. She took the time to help us with our two rescues, with great advice, tips and years of experience. We were so happy with our private session. Update, we were having issues switching our dogs food, and I called Jen after our initial session. She gave me several good ideas to try and thankfully they worked. So kind. More...

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We are so grateful for the staff and facility at Sherwood Barks and highly recommend them to other dog owners. Our poodle pup needed a lot of work around socializing so we've added the daycare experience a couple of times a week to her puppy classes. What a difference it has made! Sherwood Barks staff are experienced, honest/direct, and really structure things for maximum safety as well as interaction. This can be a tough line to walk and we've had a negative experience elsewhere where the organization didn't support safety of the smaller dogs. What helps our experience be so wonderful? Leave ego at the door and soak as much feedback up as you can. Trust the experience of the trainers and daycare staff. Their force-free methods are excellent and you will see results if you practice their strategies. The homework videos are extra helpful. Staff here truly love dogs and have so much insight into how to understand their doggy minds and hearts. We are happy to see our friends joining the Sherwood Barks community, too - especially the small dog Sundays. If you have a small dog, this is one of the best ways to spend your Sunday. Hope to see you there soon! More...

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After hearing great things from people I know who had taken their puppies to Sherwood Barks for training, I decided to try Puppy 1. Jen and Ashton really know what they are talking about and want the best for each puppy that comes through their doors. I enjoyed how the last class was spent conducting a forum of problems we were still having with our dogs and how to go about deterring those behaviours. My little Corgi, Cleo, has changed so much over six weeks (in a positive way! and I am hoping to go put in Puppy 2! More...

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Never been to a puppy class with any of my other dogs. Signed our new Lab puppy up for puppy 1 and now loving it in puppy 3. Jen and her team are wonderful teachers and I can't say enough for the professionalism, friendliness, and expertise. It has kept us bringing our puppy back for each puppy class.
The amount of compliments from total strangers at the dog parks we visit speaks volumes about Jen and Ashton & team at Sherwood Barks. I would recommend anyone thinking about a puppy class to consider Jen and the Sherwood Barks team for you puppy class needs, you will not be disappointed. More...

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We just finished two levels of puppy class and are very grateful for Jen & Ashton. We were given a lot of one on one attention in class and we felt we could ask anything about our pup and all questions would be addressed and a solution given. Our puppy loves coming to class and starts barking with excitement the second we drive into the parking lot. The trainers show a love and passion for the dogs and our training and make sure we leave happy and fulfilled after each class. We received extra help and support in person, over the phone and via email whenever needed. Their positive approach is unlike anything we've ever experienced with previous dogs and we would recommend Sherwood Barks to anyone. We will be returning for Puppy 3 and moving into agility! Can't wait. More...

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