The Bark Stop™️ Force Free, Reward Based Puppy & Dog Training
Ranked #1 in Orlando and #1 in Florida
Service area: The Bark Stop™️ is located in Orlando, specifically in Audubon Park (32803). Private training sessions can take place at their facility or at a destination of the client’s choice, such as their home, a farmer’s market, or a pet store, for an additional fee.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Potty Training
- socialization
- confidence building
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
The Bark Stop™️ offers customized Positive Reinforcement Training programs designed to fit each dog’s unique needs, using force-free, fear-free, and science-based methods.
**Private Sessions** provide personalized 1:1 training that can take place at their facility or a location of your choice. These sessions aim to empower dog parents and foster a deeper companionship, available as single sessions or in discounted packages of 4, 8, or 12 weekly sessions.
**Stay n Train** is an immersive, home-based intensive training program for dogs 16 weeks or older, with program lengths of 3, 7, 14, or 21 days. It focuses on building trust, teaching essential skills, and fostering calm behavior in a supportive environment. Requirements include being fully vaccinated, comfortable sleeping in a crate, well-socialized, and not struggling with separation anxiety, aggression, or resource guarding (excluding puppy biting).
**Day n Train** is a daily training program (4-6 hours) where dogs return home at the end of the day. It includes morning and afternoon training sessions, mental enrichment activities, socialization, playtime, and plenty of rest.
**Day N Play** is a reimagined dog daycare focusing on safe and tailored socialization in intimate groups (average 4-5 dogs). These programs are approximately 4 hours long, offered Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Proof of vaccinations and an in-person evaluation are required.
They also offer **Virtual** training as an affordable and convenient way to gain skills from home. Program specialties include Puppy Training, Basic Obedience Cues, Potty Training, Crate Training, Outdoor Training, Social Development, Confidence Building, and Leash Training (including off-leash concepts).
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private 1-hour sessions are priced at $160 for a single session. Discounted packages are available: 4 sessions for $135 each, 8 sessions for $115 each, and 12 sessions for $100 each. An additional $25 upgrade fee applies for sessions held at a destination of your choice outside their facility. Package payments are required in full at the time of booking, are non-refundable, but can be applied to other training services for up to one year.
The Day N Play program costs $65 for a day pass, with package discounts available. The Day n Train program is $200 for a 4-6 hour training day, with no package required, allowing for pay-as-you-go. For the Stay n Train program, an Overnight Trial is available for $65, which is free if the dog is enrolled in a program. A 50% non-refundable deposit (transferable for 1 year) is required upfront for Stay n Train, with the remaining balance due at drop-off.
Policies
For private training sessions, payments are non-refundable but can be applied to other training services offered by The Bark Stop™️. Clients have the flexibility to reschedule private sessions up to one week in advance. For Stay n Train programs, a 50% deposit is required upfront, which is non-refundable but transferable for one year.
About the Trainer
The Bark Stop™️ is a dog training company based in Orlando, dedicated to providing expert, force-free, and reward-based training and social development tailored to each dog’s unique needs. They focus on fostering a relationship of trust, respect, and compassion between dogs and their human companions, firmly standing for a fear-free existence where freedom of choice is paramount. They adamantly oppose force, prong collars, choke chains, and e-collars.
Their core values center on ethical and humane treatment, championing a training approach built on scientific evidence and contemporary methods. The Bark Stop™️ offers personalized options including Private 1:1 training, Daily Training (Day n Train), and immersive Stay n Train programs, all conducted in a safe, supportive, modern training space.
In addition to training, The Bark Stop™️ is affiliated with Happy Pups Playhouse, which offers dog daycare, dog boarding, and memorable birthday parties for dogs. The business emphasizes building skills without fear or force to ensure a happier, healthier relationship for both dogs and their owners.
Accomplishments
The Bark Stop™️ was voted Orlando’s Best Dog Training Company in 2024. Joe Violante, the owner and force-free trainer, has been dedicated to compassionate dog training for over 20 years. He follows the standards set by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers® (CCPDT®) and has been professionally mentored by Certified Positive trainers and Certified Animal Behavior Specialists.
How to Get Started!
To begin the training journey, clients are encouraged to complete an online Dog Training Evaluation. For Stay n Train programs, the process includes a phone consultation to review the evaluation, a complimentary 1-hour Meet N Greet at The Bark Stop™️, and an Overnight Trial ($65, free if enrolled) to assess the dog’s suitability. Once approved, a deposit is made to reserve the date, and vaccination records are required before drop-off.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
Associations
- PPG
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by latinx
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet sitter
- Dog walker