Bark Tutor School for Dogs

Bark Tutor offers two main programs: Day Training, a 3-week intensive program where puppies attend five days a week learning obedience, house manners, socialization, and handling, with two weekly transition lessons for owners; and Private Lessons, one-on-one sessions tailored to specific behavior goals such as essential manners or rude behavior correction. Both programs use positive reinforcement and include daily progress reports and home training guidance.

Pricing Summary

Day Training costs $500 per week for a 3-week program. Drop-off is 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., pickup is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Private lesson pricing is not specified but requires contacting enrollment specialists.

Policies

All dogs must provide documentation of current vaccinations including Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza, Fecal Sample, and Flea/Heartworm preventative. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Bark Tutor School for Dogs is a dog training facility in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, owned by Bradley Phifer, a certified dog trainer with 17 years of experience. They specialize in positive reinforcement training for companion dogs, focusing on basic obedience, house manners, socialization, and life skills. Their flagship program is Day Training, where puppies spend five days a week at the facility learning essential behaviors, with owners receiving two 30-minute weekly transition lessons to reinforce training at home. They also offer Private Lessons for customized skill development. The facility maintains a low dog-to-trainer ratio and a clean, peaceful environment. They do not provide behavior modification for fearful, aggressive, or reactive dogs. Daily progress updates and photo reports are provided to owners through an online portal.

Trainers are certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) or working toward certification, including Kayla Ansted, a former zoo animal trainer with CPDT-KA credentials. All dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives.

Bark Tutor is affiliated with Bradley Phifer Dog Training and emphasizes science-based, reward-based methods to build strong dog-owner relationships.

Accomplishments

Owner Bradley Phifer is certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) as a CBCC-KA and CCPDT-KSA, and serves as Executive Director of CCPDT. Trainer Kayla Ansted holds CPDT-KA certification and has 16 years of experience as a zoo animal trainer. The facility is affiliated with Bradley Phifer Dog Training and emphasizes science-based training methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must create a customer profile via the enrollment portal and contact enrollment specialists during business hours for class schedules and availability. A pre-registration consultation is encouraged to determine if the program is suitable for the dog.