Training Built for Real Life
Training Programs
Clear communication. Reliable obedience. A training path built around your dog, your household, and the results you need in everyday life.
Every dog starts in a different place. That is why The Bark Side begins with a $30 in-person consultation that also includes a hands-on mini training session. We talk through the challenges, work directly with your dog to see what is happening, demonstrate practical techniques, and recommend the right level of training.
Based in Middleburg, Florida — serving clients throughout Northeast Florida.
Choose the Right Level of Support
Some dogs need focused coaching with their owner. Others benefit from a more immersive program or a highly individualized behavior plan. The goal is not to force every dog into the same package—it is to choose the training structure that gives you the clearest path forward.
Heroes Discount
20% Heroes Discount
The Bark Side proudly offers 20% off eligible training services to active-duty U.S. military members, National Guard and Reserve members, veterans and military retirees, and current or retired law-enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.
Full Heroes Discount rules—including eligibility, verification, eligible services, exclusions, stacking, timing, and refunds—are available in our Terms & Conditions.
Training more than one dog? Private lessons and packages are priced per household, and qualifying additional dogs enrolled in Board & Train or 4-Week Puppy Foundations may receive a multi-dog discount. See our Multi-Dog Training Terms for eligibility and complete details.
One-on-One Coaching
Private Training
Direct coaching for owners who want hands-on guidance, practical obedience, and a training plan they can carry into everyday life.
Single Session
$125
HEROES PRICE: $100
Each private lesson is one scheduled 60-minute household appointment, ideal when you need focused coaching on a specific goal or want to work session by session.
5% PACKAGE SAVINGS
4-Lesson Package
$475
HEROES PRICE: $380
$118.75 per lesson · Save $25 compared with four single sessions.
10% PACKAGE SAVINGS
6-Lesson Package
$675
HEROES PRICE: $540
$112.50 per lesson · Save $75 compared with six single sessions.
Best For
- Owners who want to be actively involved in the training process
- Dogs that need better everyday obedience and communication
- Households working through specific manners or leash challenges
- Owners who want coaching they can practice between sessions
Training Can Focus On
- Leash walking and handler communication
- Recall and obedience foundations
- Impulse control and household manners
- Reliable responses around everyday distractions
- Owner handling, timing, consistency, and follow-through
Immersive Training
4-Week Board & Train
$3,000
HEROES PRICE: $2,400
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
RESERVATION: A $100 deposit holds an approved program space and is credited toward the $3,000 total. The remaining balance is due seven calendar days before check-in.
$30 CONSULTATION CREDIT: Complete your paid consultation and receive a one-time $30 credit toward your first Board & Train, 4-Week Puppy Foundations, or Behavior Modification purchase made within 90 days after the completed consultation.
A concentrated training experience designed to establish stronger foundations, build dependable obedience, and create more structure in the behaviors that matter at home and in the real world.
Best For
- Owners who want a more immersive training format
- Dogs that need stronger obedience foundations and daily structure
- Households looking for concentrated work before transitioning the training home
Training Emphasis
- Clear communication and structured routines
- Obedience around increasing levels of distraction
- Leash skills, impulse control, and day-to-day reliability
- A transition plan so owners understand how to maintain progress
Start Strong
4-Week Puppy Foundations
$3,000
HEROES PRICE: $2,400
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
RESERVATION: A $100 deposit holds an approved program space and is credited toward the $3,000 total. The remaining balance is due seven calendar days before check-in: $2,900 at the standard price, adjusted for any approved discount or consultation credit.
CONSULTATION CREDIT: The $30 Consult + Mini Lesson is preferred but not required. When completed, the $30 is credited toward the client’s first qualifying 4-Week Puppy Foundations purchase made within 90 days.
Build strong habits before unwanted patterns become routine. This four-week residential program gives puppies ages 4 months through 1 year consistent daily structure while developing communication, confidence, obedience, and practical household manners.
Best For
- Puppy owners who want a structured start
- Puppies that benefit from consistent daily routines and immersive training
- Households wanting stronger foundations before unwanted habits become harder to change
Program Includes
- Crate and potty-training routines
- Leash walking, recall, and basic obedience
- Impulse control and household manners
- Socialization and supervised real-world exposure when appropriate
- Weekly photo or video progress updates
- One go-home lesson and one follow-up private lesson
Potty-training routines are supported throughout the stay, but results are not guaranteed and depend on continued consistency at home. The follow-up lesson is recommended within 30 days after pickup but may be completed later.
Puppies with more severe behavioral needs are not automatically excluded; the program’s timeframe and price may change based on severity.
Private Puppy Session
Puppy Socialization & Environmental Exposure
$70 · 60 Minutes
HEROES PRICE: $56
PRIVATE APPOINTMENT: One puppy from one household.
A customized 60-minute session focused on age-appropriate socialization and environmental exposure for your puppy.
How the Session Works
- Individual session for one puppy from one household
- Age-appropriate exposure selected around the puppy’s needs
- Participation details and location confirmed privately
The appointment is customized to one puppy and household; it is not a group class.
Individualized Support
Behavior Modification
$1,200 · Six 60-Minute Sessions
HEROES PRICE: $960
$30 CONSULTATION CREDIT: Complete your paid consultation and receive a one-time $30 credit toward your first Board & Train, 4-Week Puppy Foundations, or Behavior Modification purchase made within 90 days after the completed consultation.
A six-session owner-coached program built around the dog, the environment, the behavior history, and the goals of the household.
Common Reasons Owners Reach Out
- Reactivity around dogs, people, or environmental triggers
- Poor impulse control and difficulty settling
- Recurring household behavior problems
- Fear, insecurity, or communication breakdowns that require a more individualized approach
This program includes six owner-coached 60-minute sessions. Residential work and severe cases are assessed after the $30 consultation and quoted separately when a different level of support is appropriate.
Which Program Fits Your Dog?
Use this as a starting point. Your consultation and mini training session are where we narrow the choice to the program that best fits your goals and your dog.
Private Training
Investment: $125 single · $475 / 4 · $675 / 6
Best when: You want direct coaching and an active role in practicing the training.
4-Week Puppy Foundations
Investment: $3,000
Best when: You want a four-week residential stay that builds consistent foundations, routines, and household manners.
Puppy Socialization & Environmental Exposure
Investment: $70 / 60 minutes
Best when: You want a private, customized exposure session for one puppy.
4-Week Board & Train
Investment: $3,000
Best when: You want a concentrated, immersive training format with stronger daily structure.
Behavior Modification
Investment: $1,200 / 6 sessions
Best when: Your dog’s challenges require a more individualized plan than a standard package.
Start With a $30 Consultation + Mini Training Session
Complete your paid consultation and receive a one-time $30 credit toward your first Board & Train, 4-Week Puppy Foundations, or Behavior Modification purchase made within 90 days after the completed consultation.
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Tell Us What’s Going On
We talk through your dog, your household, the behaviors you want to change, and the goals that matter most to you.
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Work With the Dog
We work hands-on with your dog during a mini training session to see how your dog responds, demonstrate practical training techniques, and give you useful guidance you can begin applying right away.
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Choose the Right Path
We recommend the training format that best fits your dog, your goals, and your household so you can move forward with a clear plan.
Financing Available
Flexible Payment & Financing Options
Clients may have multiple ways to pay depending on the service, purchase amount, device, and individual eligibility. Checkout options can include credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and eligible buy-now-pay-later options such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna.
All Pet Card
We also accept the All Pet Card for eligible Bark Side training services. All Pet Card is designed for pet-related expenses, including eligible training and boarding services at participating providers. You can prequalify quickly with no impact to your credit score.
Payment-method availability and financing approval vary by provider, customer, and transaction. Subject to applicable credit approval. All Pet Card credit card accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank.
Ready for Better Communication and Better Obedience?
Start with a $30 in-person consultation and hands-on mini training session. We’ll talk through what is happening, work directly with your dog, give you practical guidance, and identify the training path that can move you in the right direction.
Training recommendations are based on the individual dog, owner goals, and consultation. Results depend on multiple factors, including consistency and follow-through.