SERVICE DOG TRAINING

Empowering Partnerships for Greater Independence

We specialize in training service dogs to become reliable, skilled companions who support their handlers with confidence and care.

We train service dogs to assist with:

mobility
medical alerts
psychiatric/emotional support
daily task performance

Our customized programs focus on building a strong working relationship between dog and handler.

Our expert trainers use positive reinforcement techniques grounded in compassion, science, and respect for both dog and human. We meet each team where they are and guide them through the stages of training—from foundational obedience to public access readiness and task-specific skills.

Your dog has the potential. We help you unlock it—one step, one success, one tail wag at a time.

Service Dog Program Details

Each service dog training program will be a unique case tailored directly to your needs and your dog's abilities. The length of the program will be a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 2 years depending on what services you are looking to acheive with your service dog.

Examples of Services we can Provide:

Deep Pressure Therapy

Nose Nudge or Face Lick to Alert

Interrupting Repetitive Behaviors

Medication Reminders

Mobility Support

Blocking Crowd Control

Item Retrieval

Door Opening & Closing

Pulling, Dragging, or Carrying Objects

Paw and Nose-Push Targeting

Find an Exit

Diabetic, Siezure, and Cardiac Alert

Examples of Disabilities we can Address:

PTSD

Anxiety

Depression

Other Mental Health Conditions

Autism

ADHD

Down Syndrome

Other Learning and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Chronic Pain and Illness

Medical Alert

Physical and Mobility Support

Your dog will be certified, ready, and able to accompany you everywhere as your medical support, including airplanes and restaurants.

Therapy Dog Program Details

You and your dog are attending the local school distrcit as official volunteers due to a recent tragedy. The kids need emotional support and someone to lean on - that's where your dog comes in for pets, love, affection, and support. You handle your dog with pride, knowing that this is what they were meant to do, seeing the kids fill with relief as they interact with your dog, bringing the first smiles anyone has seen to their faces today.

If this is along the lines of what you envision for your dog to acheive more, your community would be lucky to have you. We are here to help train your dog in their advanced obedience and manners so they are fully prepared to enter the world as a working volunteer. Being a Therapy Dog is a lifechanging job that requries you to be ready to volunteer with them. If you have the dedication to your community, we have the dedication to you.

A Therapy Dog is a working dog who is certified to attend individuals or crowds to provide emotional support to the community with you as their primary handler. For your dog to become a certified Therapy Dog, they will be required to undergo 2 - 6 months of training with Barkley & Co.

Therapy Dog Visit Examples:

Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, Retirement Communities, Hospice Care

School District, Libraries, and Detention Center Volunteers

Disaster Relief and Community Event Support

Therapy dogs provide a crucial role in our communities, bringing understanding, love, support, and comfort to those in need. If you think you have a natural therapy dog or would like to own one, we would love to work with you to help better our community.