Dunmore Barks

05/29/2026

Do you think they’re talking about me?

05/28/2026

Some more spring graduates!🫶🏼 This season was packed with puppy foundations, leash skills, reactivity and neutrality work, and confidence-building. These pups are ready for summer with clearer minds and stronger relationships with their people. So proud of their progress!

Lessons and Day School are enrolling for June and July, with some graduate clinics in the works. Stay tuned for more or reach out today to start your training journey!🤙🏼

www.dunmorebarks.com

05/14/2026

Our next puppy class cycle is open for enrollment!🐾 Click the link below to register your baby alligator today!🐊

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04/30/2026

Some toys are built for independence, while others are meant for interaction.

Toys like stuffed animals, puzzles, and long-lasting chews can allow for self-entertainment and even decompression time.

But toys like frisbees, flirt poles, and tugs and are two-player games. Sometimes multi-player!

And when dogs are left alone with toys that are meant to be shared, they make up their own game.

Tug toys get shredded.
Frisbees get chewed up.
The little toy squirrel at the end of your flirt pole is now missing an eyeball.🐿️

Your dog isn’t destroying those toys to be bad, YOU just didn’t show up to play your role in the game.

So clear things up by being intentional about your dog’s access to certain toys. Decipher which toys are better suited for solo play, and which require your active involvement.

For the latter, simply use them, then put them away until next time. You’ll get better play, more engagement, and less mess to clean up.😉

04/22/2026

So many behavior issues trace back to a life that’s too small. Not enough movement, not enough novelty, and not enough opportunity to explore the world in a meaningful way.

Dogs are at their best when they’re given the chance to behave in a way that aligns with what they were built for. Moving, exploring, sniffing, chewing, digging, foraging, chasing, and navigating the world with their bodies and minds fully engaged.

Earth Day is as good a reason as any to get out and meet those needs. Go outside, cover some ground, touch some grass, and let your dog do the things that feed their instincts and satisfy their souls.🫶🏼

04/21/2026

04/09/2026

🐾 We’re excited to share a new partnership with a University of Scranton student as part of her Community-Based Learning (CBL) project!

Olivia, a Biology major on the pre-veterinary track, is working with NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative to better understand the barriers pet owners face when accessing veterinary care in our region.

If you’re a pet owner in NEPA, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete her quick, anonymous survey. Your feedback will help improve access to care for local pets and families 💙

📋 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/4tAHzmL

Please consider sharing this post to help us reach more pet owners in our community. Your voice truly makes a difference!

03/21/2026

SO proud of the hard work these dogs (and their humans!) have put in through their Private Lessons and Day School programs!

From building better manners and listening skills to working through real-world challenges, these teams showed up, stayed consistent, and built stronger bonds. I can’t wait to hear about all the progress you’ll continue to make together!

Lessons and Day School are open for April and May enrollment — reach out today to start your training journey!🦌🐾

03/01/2026

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02/25/2026

Ahhh there’s little I love more than helping some fresh, bitey, zero-impulse control, land-shark puppies turn into thoughtful, confident, well-adjusted dogs.

Puppy classes at Dunmore Barks aren’t just about building obedience. They’re also about:

🐾Teaching your puppy how to think
🐾Teaching YOU how to communicate clearly
🐾Problem-solving and confidence building
🐾Preventing problem behaviors before they become lifestyle issues
🐾Creating a relationship and a life you enjoy with your dog

The puppy stage is chaotic, adorable, exhausting... seriously, I think I blacked out when I was raising Bloo. But this phase is also incredibly important. The structure you put in now can determine what you’re living with at 1 year, 3 years, 10 years.

So whatcha waitin’ for? Head on over to our website to register your little land-shark for an upcoming spring puppy class! www.dunmorebarks.com 🦈