DAYCARE STAFF HAS PET CPR AND EMERGENCY TRAINING
DAYCARE & ENRICHMENT
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 want nothing more than to play fetch all day long. 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 initial visit/first day with your, dog we will decide on your dogs needs, preferences, likes and dislikes and come up with a recommended daycare program just for him!To ensure that all of the dogs have a chance to settle into the play group around the same time we would ask that our FULL DAY dogs be dropped off no later than 9:30am. ** Ask us about in-daycare grooming and nail trims!​
BARKING PASSES
Barking Passes are your dog's ticket to the best Barks and Recreation available! Our doggy daycare program has been carefully designed to not only give your dog the chance to safely socialize with other pooches but 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.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Our Enrichment 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. These activities can be purchased individually in addition to our regular Barking Pass. Our activities will change from time to time to keep your dog keen and interested.
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20 minute leash walk working on leash manners & focus on handler
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20 minute "play with purpose" - ay include - May include Agility equipment, retrieve games, scent work, etc.
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20 minute Obedience session (Puppy Foundation up to competition level training available)
DAYCARE STAFF
Amy Stitz - Daycare Manager
Kathryn Tkaczyk - Daycare Manager
Erica Schine - Daycare Associate
Danielle Meussigbrodt - Daycare Associate
DAYCARE PRICES
Single Day: $35 + tax
Nail Trim: $15 + tax
Occasional Flash Sales!
DAYCARE HOURS
Tuesday thru Friday 7am - 6pm
*Drop off between 7 - 9:30 am
*Pickup between 3:30 - 6pm
AVAILABLE BARKING PASSES
5 Day Barking Pass: $145 + tax
10 Day Barking Pass: $255 + tax
20 Day Barking Pass: $450 + tax
Call for pricing further details (716)649-4109
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*Prices subject to change
*Non-Refundable
*Non-Transferable
OUR DAYCARE STAFF
AMY STITZ - Daycare Manager
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 - Daycare Manager
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.​
ERICA SCHINE
Erica's love and interest of dogs started at a young age because she grew up around them. She attended the Animal Science BOCES program her junior and senior year of high school, where she became very interested in understanding dogs and the concept of dog training. Her BOCES teacher was a huge inspiration. Then, she attended Animal Behavior College online where she received her certification in dog training. She is currently working at The Barking Lot and gaining experience shadowing and assisting classes to eventually teach them.
DANIELLE MUESSIGBRODT
Danielle began working in the animal industry since 2013. As a teenager, she worked on 2 Alpaca farms where she helped train, show and care for the Alpaca. This is where she found her passion for animal training. She went to grooming school, graduating in 2012. She started as a groomer and in 2014, worked for a daycare facility that provided grooming and boarding. That is when she got into daycare and boarding, where she became eager to learn training.
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Danielle began training with her Boxer named Nitro where she was introduced to the competition world. She started training for Confirmation, Rally and Competition Obedience. Danielle Currently teaches Trick Dog class, Rally 101 (Novice/Foundation) and Rally 102 (Intermediate).