Bark and Bone Pet Services

Bark and Bone offers intensive board-and-train programs: Puppy Institute (2 weeks for puppies 16 weeks–6 months), On Leash Focus (2 weeks for obedience and distraction exposure), Off Leash Focus (3 weeks for off-leash reliability), and Behavior Modification (4–6 weeks for anxiety, fear, aggression). Group classes meet weekly for five weeks. Individual lessons are available in-home or at the facility for targeted issues. All programs use positive reinforcement and include follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Training packages range from $1,250 for the Puppy Institute to $4,000 for Behavior Modification, with On Leash Focus at $1,850 and Off Leash Focus at $2,500. Individual lessons cost $100 at home or $60 at the facility. A Puppy/Adult Combo package is available for $3,000. All board-and-train packages include prong collar and e-collar. Lifetime support is included with On Leash and Off Leash packages.

Policies

Boarding requires current Rabies, DA2PP, and Bordetella vaccines; heartworm preventative is mandatory. Raw or freeze-dried diets are not permitted. No bedding from home is allowed to prevent illness. Dogs must have an emergency contact and designated pickup person. Behavior modification requires an in-home evaluation before booking.

Bark and Bone Pet Services is a dog training, boarding, grooming, and daycare facility located in Mount Olive, NC, serving Eastern North Carolina. Founded by Isaiah and Katlin, a local couple with deep roots in Duplin and Sampson Counties, the business is built on a passion for dogs and proven expertise—Isaiah is a former Police K9 handler and explosive detection canine trainer who worked at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan and toured with Eric Church. They offer positive reinforcement-based training with options for puppies, adult dogs, and behavior modification, including board-and-train programs that last 2–6 weeks. Clients receive lifetime support after completing the On Leash Focus or Off Leash Focus packages. The facility also provides pet boarding with climate-controlled kennels and suites, grooming, daycare, and even wedding services. Their team is known for personalized attention, daily photo and video updates, and treating every dog like family.

Isaiah and Katlin believe training doesn’t end at graduation; they remain available to clients for life, ensuring long-term success. Their new Mount Olive facility allows them to offer expanded services under one roof, combining professional training with convenient boarding and grooming for busy pet owners.

Accomplishments

Isaiah served as a Police K9 handler in Warsaw, NC, and worked as a rotational explosive detection canine handler at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. He trained detection dogs for Eric Church’s U.S. tour, with dogs featured in Rolling Stone and New York Post. He has over a decade of hands-on experience working with working and pet dogs across high-stress environments.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a consultation via phone or email. Behavior modification programs require an in-home evaluation prior to booking. Other training programs can be initiated by contacting the facility directly to discuss needs and availability.