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Summer Training Classes

May 11th, 2010

June Classes

Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Good Manners Puppy 101
Starts Tuesday June 1st, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, 5 weeks for $150

Good Manners Level 2
Starts Tuesday June 1st, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 5 weeks for $150

Saturday June 19, 2010
K9 Nosework Intro
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM $25 per dog

Agility Level 1 - Beginners
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM $25 per dog

Agility Level 2 - Advanced
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM $25 per dog

July Classes

Sunday, July 18, 2010
K9 Nosework Intro
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM $25 per dog

Agility Level 1 - Beginners
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM $25 per dog

Agility Level 2 - Advanced
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM $25 per dog

Go to our website for complete class descriptions.

Help Us Celebrate Our 1st Year in Business!

April 14th, 2010

anniversarySaturday May 1st, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Bark Place

  • In-Store Specials
  • Vendor Tastings & Samples
  • Cake (for the Humans)
  • Great Raffle Prizes

To Start Our Big Day:
Sat. May 1st at 10:30 am at Peters Park (after South End Baseball League Parade which starts at 9:30 am)

costumesRed Sox Costume Contest for Dogs and Owners

Judges will be:
Larry Lucchino (CEO & President of Red Sox)
Louis Tiant (former Red Sox pitcher)
Bob Molloy (Bark Place)

1st Prize: 2 Red Sox tickets

2nd Prize: South End Restaurant gift certificate

3rd Prize: Toys and Treats gift basket for the winning dog

Learn more at Bark Place

April Classes at Bark Place

March 22nd, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010
Puppy 101 Class - 75 minutes each
Starting at 6:30 - 7:45 pm — $150 for 5 sessions

Puppy 102 Class - 75 minutes each
Starting at 7:45 pm — $150 for 5 sessions

Sunday April 18, 2010
AKC Good Citizen Class - 90 minutes
Starting at 12:00 pm - $35

Agility for Advanced Beginners - 90 minutes
Starting at 1:00 pm — $35

Beginners Agility - 90 minutes
Starting at 3:00 pm

Canine Massage Seminar - 90 minutes
Starting at 1:00 - 2:30 pm — $35
Basic massage techniques that you can use everyday to keep your dog happy and healthier. Arnie Katz, instructor.

Bark Place

“Best Dressed Red Sox Dog” Contest

March 17th, 2010

Save the Date
Saturday May 1, 2010 - Bark Place is sponsoring a “Best Dressed Red Sox Dog” Contest with Larry Lucchino judging! More details to follow…

Visit Bark Place for more events

Bark Place March Training Classes

March 4th, 2010
  1. Saturday, March 6, 2010
    AKC Canine Good Citizen Class - 90 minutes
    Starting at 1:00 pm — $35

    Intro to Rally Obedience (fun) - 90 minutes
    Starting at 3:00 pm– $35

  2. Tuesday, March 16, 2010
    Puppy 101 Class

    Starting at 6:30 - 7:30 pm — $150 for 6 sessions
  3. Saturday, March 20, 2010
    Flyball Intro
    - 90 minutes
    Starting at 1:00 pm — $35

    Beginner’s Agility - 2 hours
    Starting at 3:00 pm — $35
    Practice & have fun with Agility, by Jean MacKenzie

  4. Sunday, March 21, 2010
    Fun & Fitness
    - 90 minutes
    Starting at 1:00 pm — $35

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Class - 90 minutes
    Starting at 3:00 pm — $35

See our website for more information

Bark Place was just voted “Pick of the Litter!”

March 4th, 2010

Our PlayCare Studio won Pick of the Litter by Boston Magazine. Check out the March “Pets Rule, The Ruff Guide!” issue that is just out now.


Bark Place is one of Boston’s Top New Businesses for 2010!

January 25th, 2010

Thank you to the Boston Globe for naming Bark Place one of Boston’s top new businesses for 2010!

Bark Place is located in Boston’s southend.

See Bark Place on Chronicle!

January 25th, 2010

Bark Place will be featured on Channel 5’s Chronicle - Friday, January 29th at 7:30 pm!

Don’t forget to watch!

Sign up for our NEW February training classes now!

January 19th, 2010

Behavior Consultations, One on One
Saturday, February 6, 2010 Starting at 1:00 pm
$25 for a 15 minute consultation / $40 for 30 minutes

Nuisance barking, digging, pulling, scratching & whining, separation anxiety, jumping up, not coming when called, pulling, leash aggression….do any of these problems sound familiar? Now is your chance to get real world advice on your dog’s behavior problem. Book a private one-on-one session with Jean MacKenzie, dog behavior specialist. Jean will help assess your dog’s behavior issue and offer practical solutions that will put you and your dog on the road to change using positive training techniques.

Intro to Agbanditility
Sunday
, February 7, 2010
Agility for Puppies — 1:00 to 2:30 pm – $35 for 90 minutes
Agility for Older Dogs – 3:00 to 4:30 pm – $35 for 90 minutes

Dog Agility has been the fastest-growing dog sport. In Agility, dogs run around challenging obstacle courses such as jumps, tunnels, tires, dog walks, seesaws and weave poles while racing against the clock. It is a great exerciser for the active dog; great confidence builder for the shy dog. Come join us in this special introductory class and have fun with your dog!

Announcing our January Training Classes

December 8th, 2009

Agility 101
Starting Tuesday, January 5th - 6:30 PM - $100 for 3 weeks - 90 minutes per class
Dog Agility has been the fastest-growing dog sport. In Agility, dogs run around challenging obstacle courses consisting of jumps, tunnels, tires, dog walks, seesaws and weave poles while racing against the clock. Learning Agility is fun for owners and dogs alike as they bond through teamwork. The sport can be a tremendous confidence builder for a shy dog, and a wonderful way to burn energy for active dogs.

Good Manners in the City
Starting Sunday, January 10th for 5 weeks - 75 minutes per class $150

Puppy 101 - 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM - 5 weeks
This is a ground level class for new puppies, ages 12 weeks to 6 months. The class will focus on the basic good manners needed to produce a dog you can live with. We’ll work on sit/down, stay, coming when called, walking nicely on leash and also address common puppy issues like housebreaking, crate training, chewing, barking and unwelcome greetings. The class will also provide socialization and puppy play opportunities. Dogs will work on a 4′-6′ leash, no flexi - leads please.

Dog 101 – 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM for 5 weeks
This class is for recent adoptees, older dogs who haven’t had training, or for those who have, but need a refresher. The class will focus on the basic good manners needed to produce a dog you can live with. We’ll work on sit/down, stay, coming when called, and walking nicely on leash. We’ll also provide techniques for handling common problems like chewing, barking and jumping up. Dogs will work on a 4′-6′ lead, no flexi leads please.

Extreme Nose Work
Starting Thursday, January 14th - 7:00 PM - $200 for 6 weeks - 60 minutes per class
Extreme Nose Work is one of the newest sports that any dog can enjoy! It tests a dog’s ability to use his powerful sense of smell to locate a specific odor. Dogs are rewarded with praise and treats for finding their toys and eventually transfer their “finding” skill to a specific odors. The game increases in challenge level as the location of the odor become more intricate or difficult to find.

Good Manners in the City!
Starting Tuesday, January 26, 2010 for 6 weeks on Tuesdays
Cost: $150

Puppy 101 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
This is a ground level class for new puppies, ages 12 weeks to 6 months. The class will focus on the basic good manners needed to produce a dog you can live with. We’ll work on sit/down, stay, coming when called, walking nicely on leash and also address common puppy issues like housebreaking, crate training, chewing, barking and unwelcome greetings. The class will also provide socialization and puppy play opportunities. Dogs will work on a 4′-6′ leash, no flexi - leads please.

Dog 101 - 8:00 - 9:00 pm
This class is for recent adoptees, older dogs who haven’t had training, or for those who have, but need a refresher. The class will focus on the basic good manners needed to produce a dog you can live with. We’ll work on sit/down, stay, coming when called, and walking nicely on leash. We’ll also provide techniques for handling common problems like chewing, barking and jumping up. Dogs will work on a 4′-6′ lead, no flexi leads please.