Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training

Opportunity Barks offers six core programs: Puppy Socials (for pups 10 weeks–5 months), Puppy Foundations (4-week class), Knucklehead Foundations (4-week class for dogs over 6 months), Reactive Reset, Agility & Confidence, Leash & Leave It™, and Trail Manners. Farm Dog® Adventure Days are 3–5 day immersive programs on their 10-acre farm with off-leash hiking, socialization, and one-on-one training. Boarding School and Day School provide intensive, full-day training with transportation. Group Classes are ongoing and structured by skill level. Graduate Level Up packages offer private follow-up lessons for continued support. All programs emphasize real-world application and behavior change.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is structured by program: Puppy Socials, Day School, Boarding School, Farm Dog® Adventure Days, Group Classes, and Private Lessons are offered as packages or ongoing sessions. Graduate Level Up packages provide follow-up private lessons. Exact pricing not listed publicly; requires consultation to determine cost based on program and duration.

Policies

Policy details not explicitly stated on website. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not described; clients are encouraged to contact the team directly for program-specific policies.

Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training is a lifestyle dog training business founded by Leigh, offering award-winning, real-world-focused training for dogs from Bucks County to Brooklyn. They specialize in puppy socialization, foundational obedience for “knucklehead” puppies and adolescents, reactive dog rehabilitation, and off-leash adventure training on their 10-acre farm. Their programs include Day School, Boarding School, Farm Dog® Adventure Days, group classes, and private lessons—all designed to build trust, confidence, and lasting behavior change. They emphasize humor, heart, and practical skills that translate to everyday life, with a team of certified professionals from rescue, vet med, and training backgrounds. Their Farm Dog® program offers supervised off-leash hiking, sniffing, and socialization, with transportation provided from city to farm. They also offer dog sports clinics like GRC and agility, and support ongoing skill development through graduate-level packages. Their approach is rooted in positive reinforcement and behavior science, with a “We work for the dog™” philosophy.

They provide related services including dog daycare, pet boarding, and puppy socialization in both city studios and their rural farm location. Clients report dramatic improvements in recall, leash manners, reactivity, and overall confidence in their dogs after participating in their programs.

The team includes experienced trainers like Chelsea, Rachel, Makhiah, and Katherine, each bringing deep hands-on experience and a compassionate, client-centered approach. They’ve trained over 10,000 dogs and maintain an internal certification standard to ensure quality.

Their programs are designed for all life stages, from puppies to adult dogs, with special focus on behavioral challenges like reactivity, fearfulness, leash pulling, and separation anxiety.

Accomplishments

Founded 20 years ago by Leigh, Opportunity Barks has trained over 10,000 dogs. They have an internal certification system to maintain high training standards. They host specialty clinics with nationally recognized trainers like Jay Jack in GRC dog sports. Their Farm Dog® program is a signature offering with high client satisfaction and repeat participation. They are recognized as “OG lifestyle dog trainers” with a strong community reputation in the Philadelphia area.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to chat with the team via phone call or schedule a free evaluation to discuss their dog’s needs. A consultation is the first step to determine the best program fit—whether it’s Puppy Socials, Day School, Boarding, Farm Dog®, or private lessons. Clients can initiate contact through their Typeform or schedule a call via the provided booking links.