Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training
Ranked #3 in Quakertown and #45 in Pennsylvania
Service area: They have urban studios in Old City and East Falls, Philadelphia, PA, and a country farm in Quakertown, Bucks County, PA. They offer city-to-farm transportation.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Doodles
- Hounds
- Terriers
- rottweilers
- mastiffs
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Opportunity Barks offers several immersive training programs. The Boarding School provides a full-immersion experience for new puppies, adolescent dogs, and those with behavioral challenges, with programs ranging from 1 to 4 weeks, including structured training, mentor dog socialization, nature hikes, and online courses.
The City Dog® Day School is designed for urban dogs, focusing on real-world skills like leash walking, distraction management, and polite greetings, typically lasting 3+ weeks (Tuesday-Friday) with owner lessons on Fridays. The Farm Dog® program offers off-leash adventures at their 10-acre farm, focusing on reliable recall, pack harmony, and adventure-ready manners, usually a 2-3 week intensive program (Tuesday-Friday).
Puppy Socials are 30-minute sessions for puppies aged 10 weeks to 5 months, focusing on confidence building, advocacy training, and thoughtful connections. Private Lessons and Classes & Clinics are also available. Graduates can access membership programs for ongoing support and enrichment.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Boarding School programs start at $1000+. Puppy Socials are $30 per session. Day School and Farm Dog programs typically last 2-3+ weeks. Payment plans are available.
Testimonials
“I am not being dramatic when I say you have changed our lives. WOW! (My husband actually cried in the first hour of being home. We were expecting improvement but anticipated there would be a lot of work to transition him home and he has already blown us away with his good behavior! Thank you thank you thank you!) I am not being dramatic when I say you have changed our lives.”
– L. Poe
“I absolutely love your approach to training both dog and owner to coexist with a greater ability to communicate. I’ve always been fearful of training courses for fear of every dog being placed in the same category and training dogs to be robodogs. I love that Fiona can be herself but have the tools to be her best self. Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend your services.”
– L. Evans
“I wish there was an option to give more than 5 stars. I can not say enough good things about Opportunity Barks. I have always been skeptical of dog training, given the high cost, multiple training strategies and styles, and inability to guarantee results. After doing a lot of research, I reached out to OP after reading the customer reviews. After the initial intake call, my concerns were quickly eased. I knew my dog and I would be in good hands, given their amazing success record. They did not disappoint! My dog has completed his four-week training course, but we continue to go to the farm weekly! One of the most appealing parts of their program to me was the ability to receive top-notch training followed by a daycare and enrichment opportunity. I wanted my dog to get exercise and socialization in a safe place that will continue to positively enforce his training and newly learned skills. I have received so many observations from friends, family, and neighbors about the positive change in his behavior, how well-mannered he is, and how well he walks on his leash. Opportunity Barks was extremely flexible and accommodating working with my busy and chaotic schedule to help me schedule training sessions. I would say the training is definitely worth it! I recommend Opportunity Barks to my friends, colleagues, and other dog parents that I meet. I am so thankful that I found OP, and I am so glad my dog loves his time at the farm!”
– G. Primera
About the Trainer
Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training is an award-winning dog training business that focuses on “lifestyle” dog training, which is adaptable, relatable, and applicable to real life. They have trained over 10,000 dogs in Philadelphia over 20 years.
They work with puppies needing manners, adolescent dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges such as reactivity, anxiety, and resource guarding. Their services include Boarding School (full-immersion training with overnight stays), City Dog Day School (immersive training for urban living), Farm Dog® Adventure days (off-leash activities and training at a country farm with city-to-farm transportation), Private Lessons, and Puppy Socials.
They emphasize teaching owners to understand their dogs’ body language and build confidence. They also offer classes and clinics, including specialized workshops with leading experts in modern dog training. Beyond training, they provide boarding for graduates and offer a membership for continued enrichment and skill refinement. They aim to create educated and empowered human companions, fostering a strong bond between dogs and their owners.
Accomplishments
Opportunity Barks has trained over 10,000 dogs in Philadelphia and has over 20 years of experience in puppy development. They describe their approach as “award-winning” and are recognized for their “lifestyle dog training.” They host clinics with leading experts like Forrest Micke and Dr. Stewart Hilliard.
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients are encouraged to “chat with us” via a phone call. For specific programs like City Dog Day School and Farm Dog, an assessment or evaluation day is required to craft a customized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service