It's A Bark

Animal behavior specialist & trainer. Offering all things canine and more to Chautauqua County NY and surrounding areas

04/18/2025

Check it out! itsabark.com 🐾

02/25/2025

Previous clients, have you left us a review yet?

Moving to a new area brings a level of uncertainty not only for me and my business but for potential clients. They deserve to hear from YOU about my services and how I have helped you.

Please, if you have time, fill out a Google review form It’s A Bark https://g.page/r/CfC0gt1uul3YEBM/review

Your continued support is always greatly appreciated 🤍

02/22/2025

UPDATE! We moved!

In case you couldn’t tell by the snow, we now reside in Western New York!

I have met so many incredible dogs and their people in my years of serving Washington county PA but it was time for a change. If you are one of my past clients and need assistance finding a new trainer or pet sitter please reach out and I can give you the information for some of my favorite people!

I will now be serving Chautauqua County New York and the surrounding areas. Big things are in the works and I am so excited to share it all with you! 🤍

08/13/2024

Miss Daisey went home this past weekend but not without getting some fancy photos done first, this girl is a natural in front of the camera!

I always try to take photos of my board and trains before they go home as an extra thank you to my clients! If you’re interested in booking training or a photoshoot don’t hesitate to reach out! 🤍

07/29/2024

Introducing board & train Daisey!

She’s here for a 2 week puppy jump start where we’ll work on confidence, socialization, potty training, crate training, cooperative care, impulse control, name recognition, foundations for loose leash walking, and basic cues such as sit, down, and stay!

07/07/2024

Keep your pets feeling like this while you’re on vacation this summer with in-home pet sitting! 😁

Available in the McDonald,
Cecil, & Bridgeville PA areas only.

05/31/2024

It's finally time to reintroduce myself!

My name is Zoe and I am the sole owner and trainer at It's A Bark. I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior and Anthrozoology in hopes of helping create stronger bonds between people and their pets backed by science-based training.

With this added education and experience as well as the influx of interest in my services there will be a lot of changes coming to It's A Bark soon. Keep a lookout for updates on service rates, classes, and fun opportunities to join the pack!

I look forward to sharing this adventure with you all and hope to hear from you soon. It's time to do more with your dog!

02/05/2024

Dogs see the world through their noses so it’s important to let them sniff!
Sniffing allows dogs to gain vital information about their surroundings which can help them to feel more comfortable and confident rather than anxious and unsure.
An added bonus is that sniffing provides great mental stimulation so a dog who gets to sniff often is going to be a tired dog!
Next time you’re out on a walk take it slow and let your dog sniff, I promise you’ll leave the park with a much calmer and relaxed dog than you would have on a physically intensive walk!

01/21/2024

Sienna is a 6 year old Golden Retriever who spent the first 5 years of her life at a puppy mill with little to no socialization, training, or exposure to regular dog life. Due to this she is very skittish and weary of new situations, objects, and sudden movements or noises.

Recently she was introduced to the Cato plank (without the tilt) as a confidence building exercise and it only took her a couple minutes to become comfortable and willing to step fully on the board!

*and a bonus, Mavi (in the background) got to practice waiting her turn to train which is a very valuable skill in multi-dog households!

03/23/2023

The first 3-16 weeks of your puppy’s life are crucial for socialization! Proper socialization leads to happier, healthier dogs with reduced anxiety and higher confidence, making your life and theirs a whole lot better!

03/11/2023

Last month Mavi & I got the pleasure of attending a canine fitness seminar with Steel City Canine Rehabilitation and we learned so many cool things!
A goal of mine for the near future is to become a certified canine fitness trainer (along with all my other certs. in the works) so keep a look out for future announcements about fitness fun!

03/10/2023

Mavi is an Australian Cattle dog so it’s no surprise she has a natural drive to herd, however, she has taken to obsessively chasing our cats which is quite stressful for all involved. To combat this, Mavi has been taught a place command where she is expected to stay on her cot until she’s released. While on her place, she can do whatever she’s most comfortable with (sit, stand, lay, etc.) and I don’t mind if she watches the cats (our young cat is particularly good at testing her). Ideally, she will eventually take to relaxing on her cot and spend less time looking for the cats but the first step is learning to stay on her place regardless of how tempting the cats may be!
Here at It’s A Bark, we don’t suppress natural behaviors such as herding or chasing, instead we give our dogs the proper outlets for these behaviors and the guidance they need to work through their impulses when these behaviors aren’t appropriate.

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Chautauqua, NY

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+17249868763

Website

http://itsabark.com/

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