Benevolent Bark

Programs include: Tiny Tails Puppy (socialization and foundation skills), Courteous Canine (basic obedience), Canine Good Citizen (certification prep), Nose Ninja (scent work), Day School (structured daily training with socialization), Day Training (intensive half-day private sessions), and Private Lessons (customized behavior or skill training). All programs use positive reinforcement and are tailored to individual dog needs. Virtual consultations available.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons: $100/session. Day training (half-day): $150/session. Group classes priced per session or course; specific pricing varies by program. Payment is processed through PocketSuite.

At Benevolent Bark Dog Training Studio, Tish Mason-Hale offers force-free, positive reinforcement-based dog training to help owners build lasting, joyful bonds with their dogs. She specializes in puppy socialization, basic obedience, behavior modification, and specialized training like Nose Work and Canine Good Citizen preparation. All training is rooted in science-based methods, avoiding shock, prong, or choke collars. Tish provides both group classes and private sessions at her facility in Frederick, CO, and also offers virtual training for remote clients. Her programs are tailored to dogs of all ages and breeds, with a special focus on puppies, reactive dogs, and breed-specific needs like Border Collies and Standard Poodles. She is a certified CPDT-KA trainer and active member of APDT, ensuring up-to-date, ethical practices. Clients praise her patience, knowledge, and ability to transform fearful or reactive dogs into confident companions.

Tish has over 15 years of experience training companion, therapy, and service dogs, and has competed in Dock Diving with her own dog. She also has extensive experience breeding and raising puppies, emphasizing the critical first 12 weeks of development. Her studio offers structured day training, private lessons, and group classes designed to build confidence, obedience, and social skills in a safe, engaging environment.

Benevolent Bark supports dog owners through every stage—from new puppy owners to those tackling complex behavior challenges—using kindness, consistency, and fun to create lasting change.

Accomplishments

Tish Mason-Hale is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT. She holds certifications from Leerburg University and the Rocky Mountain Regional Dog Trainer Academy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She has competed in elite Dock Diving and volunteered with a certified Therapy Dog in schools and airports. She has over 15 years of experience training companion, therapy, and service dogs, and specializes in puppy development and breed-specific training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by reviewing class schedules and booking a session online via the booking portal. Private training and day training require an initial assessment to tailor the program. Virtual consultations are available for remote clients.