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Your Up North Dog Trainer

Lifetime learning starts at 8 weeks of age and your puppies socialization window starts to close at 16 weeks of age.  Don't wait to start training.  Sign up for Pup Scouts and Puppy Explorers Today!  Click here to learn about money saving packages!

**All humans are required to attend orientation either in-person or watching online before your first Pup Scout or Junior Scout class.  It is also recommended before Pup Explorers.  Our in-person orientation if free to the public if you are not signed up for class you are still welcome to come meet us and learn how we train.  

Next In-Person Class:

March 12th @ 6:00pm 

March 30th @ 4:00pm 

To Watch Online Click HERE

Barks and Rec Animal Training and Behavior is the only training facility of its kind in northern Michigan.  We use only gentle, modern, empathy-driven and  science-based positive reinforcement and offer everything from aggression and obedience training to nosework and agility.  Our number one goal is creating connection between you and your pup through reinforcement training and human education! Our trainers are educated in veterinary technology, learning theory, ethology, aggression, behavior modification, behavior analysis and so much more. Come experience what reinforcement-driven training is all about but don't take our word for it see what people are saying click here.  
 
 

 
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We offer a wide range of training programs. All training is scientifically- based.

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We are so proud of our students! (Pardon our bragging)

News and Updates:

Starting March 2025 our orientation class willl be offered twice a month for new clients. If you are unable to meet in person for orientation use the YouTube link found on your booking confirmation to watch virtually. 

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