Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training #3
Ranked #7 in Philadelphia and #17 in Pennsylvania
Service area: They serve the Philadelphia area, including Old City, East Falls, and Bucks County, with a farm location in Quakertown. They also aim to provide access to their East Coast community.
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
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ E-Collars
Opportunity Barks offers a variety of programs including Puppy Socials for early socialization, Day School for structured learning and play, and Boarding School for intensive training. Their unique Farm Dog program provides off-leash training and enrichment on a 10-acre farm. They also offer Private Lessons for individualized attention and Classes & Clinics for group learning and skill development.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
While specific rates are not provided, the service is described as a significant financial investment that clients found to be “worth every single penny” due to the remarkable results. Payment plans are available to help clients manage the cost.
Testimonials
“Choosing Op Barks was hands down the best decision I’ve ever made. I had tried training my dog on my own and none of the youtube videos or tik toks were working. So my dog went to Op Barks farm dog training, and it changed our lives. They helped me understand the importance of structure in her life, and I saw improvement within the first three days. About six months later, my dog and I are doing things I never thought possible—going on off-leash hikes, playing, taking structured walks, and even doing agility courses. Our connection/bond has only gotten stronger. OP helped us get there.”
– E. Chew
“If you’re debating whether or not to use Opportunity Barks: please, just do it. After losing our senior dog, we decided we were finally ready to adopt. We fell in love with a stray, but bringing her home was a shock to us: she was anxious, didn’t know how to settle, and didn’t respond to commands at all. We started trying to train her, but every technique that had worked with our previous dog failed with Noodle. I found myself crying multiple times a day from the stress, unsure of whether we should rehome her. We decided to try training with Opportunity Barks and signed up for the Day School. It felt like Noodle became a different dog within a week, but realistically, our trainer simply gave us the right tools to use for training her. She taught us how to help Noodle settle when she was anxious; how to connect with, bond, and enrich her through play; and how to have her be a proper lady on leash (we’ve since learned she’s a Malamute with the potential to get up to 100lbs, so we’re very very grateful to have those skills!). Noodle improved every single week, and today, six weeks later, she is the best dog we could ask for (if still a little mischievous).”
– K. Radaeva
“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
About the Trainer
Opportunity Barks Behavior & Training is an award-winning, vet-recommended, and integrative dog training business that focuses on teaching people what truly matters for real-life coexistence with their dogs. They offer a flexible, relationship-based approach, using various communication methods like play, body language, food, hand signals, words, movement, hands-on touch, and equipment.
They provide honest and effective training programs for puppies, “knuckleheads,” and behaviorally challenging dogs, ensuring individual needs are met. Their passionate team consists of career professionals from training, grooming, veterinary care, shelter/rescue, and pack management, with over 10,000 dogs trained collectively. They emphasize understanding dog psychology and behavior, offering practical, clear, and comprehensive education.
In addition to training, Opportunity Barks offers puppy socials, day school, boarding school, and a unique “Farm Dog” program. They also host private events, play sessions, and community events, aiming to provide a holistic approach to dog well-being and human-dog bonding.
Accomplishments
Opportunity Barks is an award-winning and vet-recommended business. They have been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, BBC News, Washingtonian, Philly Mag, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, as well as on local news channels like 6abc and PHL17. Their team collectively boasts over 10,000 dogs trained.
How to Get Started!
To begin, prospective clients are encouraged to “Get in Touch” via a contact form or by scheduling a phone call. This initial step likely involves an intake call or behavior evaluation to discuss the dog’s needs and determine the most suitable training program.
Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer