Bark Lodge

06/01/2026

Hopefully you don’t need it this summer, but if you do, we got it! 🦨

05/29/2026

Today we celebrated Bugs with a Rainbow Bridge cake 🐜
We’ve had the privilege of spending 6 years with Mr Bugs and will miss him dearly. Thank you for allowing us to love you like our own 🌈 Run free big guy

05/29/2026

Going to the lake this weekend?! Pop in and grab a water toy for the dog!

05/28/2026

New summer candles in the shop!
You won’t be able to resist once you smell the Orange Vanilla 🍊🍦

05/24/2026

We’ve got collars for dayyyyysss. Come down and pick out a new one! All handmade, mostly Canadian brands and lots of waterproof styles! 💦

05/21/2026

15% off all daycare packages starts today!!

05/20/2026

No more excuses, it’s time to get your dog in training!
Our next class begins Tuesday June 9th at 7pm and runs for 5 weeks 💪🏼 Call or email to secure your spot

MANNERS & MORE Course Outline
Week 1: Communication & Calm Beginnings
• Getting to know your dog: breed, lifestyle, needs, and goals
• Communication: marker training & timing
• The power of reinforcement, the science of learning
Cues Introduced: Yes/Treat (marker), Watch Me, Break, Sit, Down, Stand
Homework: Daily structure & enrichment; focus building, push-ups
Week 2: Foundation Skills & Focus on You
• Building impulse control
• Recall and leash handling foundations
• Calm starts and moving together
Cues Introduced: Leave It, Come, Loose Leash Walking (“Let’s Go!”)
Homework: Focused leash walks + recall games
Week 3: Boundaries & Household Manners
• Reinforcing polite behaviors at home
• Teaching calm and clear boundaries
• Adding duration distance & distraction
Cues Introduced: Off, Out, Wait, Stay
Homework: Practicing polite exits and impulse control at meal time, boundaries in the home
Week 4: Doors, Patience & Place
• Managing high-stimulation moments
• Teaching dogs to wait at thresholds
• Creating reliable settle behavior
Cues Introduced: Wait, Place, Door Manners
Homework: Calm door routines, place practice, teach a trick!
Week 5: Tricks, Touch & Graduation!
• Confidence building with fun skills
• Head control & cooperative handling
• Combining skills for real-life reliability
Cues Introduced: Face (head control), Touch, Trick Plus: Graduation challenge & photo!

https://www.barklodge.ca/divinedogtraining

05/14/2026

Our next training course begins Tuesday June 9 and runs for 5 weeks. More information can be found at https://www.barklodge.ca/divinedogtraining

What you can expect to learn:
Week 1: Communication & Calm Beginnings
• Getting to know your dog: breed, lifestyle, needs, and goals
• Communication: marker training & timing
• The power of reinforcement, the science of learning
Cues Introduced: Yes/Treat (marker), Watch Me, Break, Sit, Down, Stand
Homework: Daily structure & enrichment; focus building, push-ups
Week 2: Foundation Skills & Focus on You
• Building impulse control
• Recall and leash handling foundations
• Calm starts and moving together
Cues Introduced: Leave It, Come, Loose Leash Walking (“Let’s Go!”)
Homework: Focused leash walks + recall games
Week 3: Boundaries & Household Manners
• Reinforcing polite behaviors at home
• Teaching calm and clear boundaries
• Adding duration distance & distraction
Cues Introduced: Off, Out, Wait, Stay
Homework: Practicing polite exits and impulse control at meal time, boundaries in the home
Week 4: Doors, Patience & Place
• Managing high-stimulation moments
• Teaching dogs to wait at thresholds
• Creating reliable settle behavior
Cues Introduced: Wait, Place, Door Manners
Homework: Calm door routines, place practice, teach a trick!
Week 5: Tricks, Touch & Graduation!
• Confidence building with fun skills
• Head control & cooperative handling
• Combining skills for real-life reliability
Cues Introduced: Face (head control), Touch, Trick Plus: Graduation challenge & photo!

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

Tuesday! ☀️💨