DAYCARE STAFF HAS PET CPR AND EMERGENCY TRAINING
DAYCARE & ENRICHMENT
DAYCARE & DAY CAMP
DAYCARE
Like all of us, dogs are individuals. Some dogs like to roughhouse or play a good game of catch me if you can with their canine buddies. Some dogs are a little bit shy and prefer one on one time with a person or a smaller group of dog pals. Some dogs need more structure and formal training throughout the day to work their minds just as much as their bodies. We boast being able to provide your dog with a customized daycare program to meet his or her personal needs.
Through our Try-Out process we will get to know your dog, and can evaluate exactly what style of daycare fits their individual needs. Please email us at info@barkinglotwny.com to set up a Daycare Try-Out! You can also register within our client portal HERE.
In order to ensure that all of the dogs have a chance to settle into the play group around the same time we would ask that dogs be dropped off no later than 9:30am. Pickup generally begins around 3:30, but early pickup is not an issue to accommodate.
BARKING PASSES
Barking Passes are your dog's ticket to the best Barks and Recreation available! Our daycare program has been carefully designed to not only give your dog the chance to safely socialize with other pooches while he/she is also given the structure and supervision that can only be provided by professional dog trainers and care takers. Emphasis is put on appropriate canine interaction, playtime as well as rest time and seasonal activities such as water play are all provided in a safe, secure and comfortable facility. Dog Daycare should be a continuation of your training efforts at home! We treat your dogs like our own, if we wouldn’t want our “kids” doing something naughty, we won’t let your dog do it either.
DAY CAMP
Our Day Camp Program gives your dog the opportunity to work and play one on one with our educated and experienced trainers. Our activities are designed to give your dog the perfect balance of mental stimulation and physical exercise that they need. Our Day Camp is available in the same pass structure as daycare, single 5, 10 and 20 visit passes. Day Camp can also be added to a regular Barking Pass Day of daycare for our established Daycare clients.
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Day Camp program is excellent for dogs who are overwhelmed or overstimulated in large group daycare.
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For owners want help maintaining or teaching certain skills
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For dogs who require very slow structured introduction into our general daycare setting
DAYCARE HOURS
Tuesday thru Friday 7am - 6pm
*Drop off between 7 - 9:30 am
*Pickup between 3:30 - 6pm
AVAILABLE DAYCARE BARKING PASSES
Single Day Pass: $35.00 + tax
5 Day Barking Pass: $145 + tax
10 Day Barking Pass: $255 + tax
20 Day Barking Pass: $450 + tax
AVAILABLE TRAINING DAY CAMP PASSES
Single Day: $50.00
5 Day Camp Pass: $235.00
10 Day Camp Pass: $465.00
Add on day to an existing Daycare Barking Pass: $25.00
*Prices subject to change
*Non-Refundable
*Non-Transferable
We also offer Behavioral modification Training programs on a case by case basis.
Please call or email us so we can customize something for you!
Day camp differs from traditional dog daycare in that it’s a smaller (limited daily availability) group setting that focuses on structured play and not just “frat party” play. Day Camp kids will be introduced and rotated through the following activities during their camp days. Please note not all activities will be performed every time the dog attends camp. Leash walking, wait at doors/thresholds, confidence building, exposures, field trips off property to pet stores, local parks and pet friendly businesses. Treadmill Training (on a case by case basis)
OUR DAYCARE STAFF
ALEXANDRA DE FOUCAULT - Manager
Alexandra de Foucault brings over 18 years of experience in the dog industry to our team. From dog daycare, private instruction, group classes to board and train and behavioral modification she’s has done it all. As a breeder of German shepherds she also has an incredible understanding of puppy development and temperament assessment.
Alex is a founding member and the former president of Amherst Working Dog club, with over 13 years of experience in IGP and competitive dog sports. She’s earned her knowledge of dog behavior, drives and complex out of the box problem solving through her own continued learning with her own dog. Alex currently owns three German shepherds; Felon, Freki & Siren as well as a Doberman named Athena. Alex and her crew train and trial in IGP, Nosework, AKC obedience & Rally and everything in between.
AMY STITZ
Amy has been grooming for 25 years (all breeds), she started September 10, 2015. She owns 3 dogs. Two German Shorthair Pointers and a Cane Corse. She's currently training her dogs for Obedience and Rally. She's also learning to teach Puppy and Manners and More classes. She has a small farm in Forestville and has horses, chickens, turkeys, snakes and lizards. She is a mother of 4, grandmother of 1 beautiful granddaughter. She has always loved animals! She is a certified Vet Assistant and has 20 years of daycare experience. She was also a kennel attendant for 5 years. She grooms on Wednesdays and Friday afternoons.
KATHRYN TKACZYK
Kathryn has been teaching since 2020. She rode horses at 10 years old, competed & taught lessons. As a young kid, she spent her days at Rob & Ingrid's house taking care of their horses, pigs, birds, dogs, cats, racoons and other exotic animals.
Kathryn owns two German Short Haired Pointers, Archer and Ivy, and a Cattle Dog named Leon. They compete in Rally Obedience, Agility, Fast Cat. She has been working at The Barking Lot since October 2017.
PAIGE FIORELLA
Paige has been working in the dog industry for the past three years and has quickly grown her experience and passion for training. She got her start as a daycare attendant and soon began assisting with classes, training boarding dogs, working with day trains and puppies, and continuing her education through hands-on experience with her own dogs.
Paige owns two Border Collies, Valor and Verity, who keep her busy in the sport dog world. Together, they actively compete in Barn Hunt, Disc, and FastCAT, and are currently training for future competition in Dock Diving, Herding, and Nosework. She also enjoys trick training and finding fun ways to build engagement and teamwork with her dogs.
Outside of dog training, Paige enjoys photography and loves capturing the personality and drive that make dogs so special. She’s always excited to keep learning, grow her skills, and help dogs and their owners succeed together.