Day School

Homeschooling, done for you.

Fast forwarding to the best version of your best friend

You already have enough on your to-do list. Do you really want to add “dog training” to it?

Think of it as board and train, without sending your best friend away for weeks on end.

Long Island’s premier Day School program will get to your training goals:

in a fraction of the time with a fraction of the effort.

Get long lasting results using effective, dog-friendly techniques.

Why choose Day School?

Traditional one-on-one coaching lessons are great. But not all of Long Island’s best dog owners have the time or desire to become a dog training expert. If you are looking to spend more time just enjoying your dog, Day School may be for you!

With Day School, you can expect to:

  • Restore the peace back into your life sooner than trying to do it yourself.

  • Prevent training the dog from falling off the radar because you’re already over-scheduled.

  • Allow a highly experienced, professional dog trainer to do get the needed behavior change at an accelerate the pace. You reach your goals much sooner; instead of struggling between weekly lessons.

  • Save you time from having to do all the teaching.

  • Prevent frustration for both you and your dog because everyone is learning something new at the same time. Instead, dive into a relationship where communication is clear for both.

How does Day School work?

The trainer visits your dog 3-5 times per week for hour-long training sessions, socialization trips or outings to work on behavior modification and proofing the taught behaviors. Every 7-10 days, you attend a transfer lesson to get full use your dog’s new found skills. Instead of you homeschooling your dog yourself, you’ll just be helping with homework.

Ready for a “done for you” experience?

Best part: No need to be there. You can be at work or doing the things you need to get done.

Note: Day School packages are booked after an Initial Consultation and are customized for you based on your goals and needs. Pricing will reflect program length, follow up and days per week. Below are example packages that cover commonly requested goals.

Barkitects’ Day School Programs

Puppy Co-Raiser

For puppies under 6 months of age whose owners need some relief with life skills, socialization and manners.

Teenage Remix

For dogs 6 months to 2.5 years old who need help with getting from out of control to well mannered with listening skills.

Leash Reactivity

For dogs of any age who bark, lunge, or pull excessively on leash around other dogs, animals or vehicles.

Puppy Co-Raiser Day School Program

For puppies 8 weeks to 6 months of age

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Feeling overwhelmed with a whirlwind puppy or a nervous nellie? Just want to ensure you set the foundation for the “take anywhere, do anything” dog?

Juggling a puppy’s needs and your job, family and other obligations can be tough. Let Barkitects take something off your plate.

You only have so long before the socialization window closes to prevent problematic behavior.

Sometimes you need a expert to get your puppy on track with potty training, nipping, barking, teaching manners, listening skills and building calm behavior.

Example Puppy Day School 3+1 Program

• 3 days per week of trainer & dog sessions for 4 weeks including socialization trips & training sessions (12 sessions total)

• 4 transfer lessons with the owner throughout the month of day training

• 2 follow up lessons with the owner in the month following to ensure success.

Investment in a happy, easy start to life with your puppy: $3050 +tax.

Teenage Remix Day School Program

For dogs 6 months to 2.5 years of age

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Your dog is the love of your life. But does it feel like some days he’s ruining it at the same time? 

Did you dream of having an adult dog who is easier to live with?  Barkitects can help lay the foundation for that.

  Instead of door dashing, food stealing, mouthing, barking, jumping on visitors or being dragged around the neighborhood, be prepared to live with a dog who walks politely, sits to be pet, waits patiently on his bed and is just a dream companion.

Example Teenage Day School 3+1 Program

• 3 days per week of trainer & dog sessions for 4 weeks including socialization trips & training sessions (12 sessions total)

• 4 transfer lessons with the owner throughout the month of day training

• 2 follow up lessons with the owner in the month following to ensure success.

Investment to restore the peace back in your life: $3050 +tax.

Leash Reactivity Day School Program

For dogs of any age who bark, lunge and pull excessively on leash towards other dogs

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Embarrassed to walk your dog?

Whether your dog is scared, frustrated or having fun doing it, Barkitects can help. Behavior modification can be not only time consuming to implement, but takes a skillful eye to do it efficiently. While there is no quick fix for behavior problems, having a highly experienced Behavior Consultant customizing your training plan on a daily basis can mean much faster results.

This program will be tailored to you and your dog’s needs. Skills like loose leash walking, attention and management skills will be taught. Your dog will learn to make good choices through the behavior modification process, taking the stress out of seeing his trigger.

Example Leash Reactivity 3+1 Program

• 3 days per week of trainer-dog sessions for 4 weeks (12 sessions total)

• 4 transfer sessions with the owner (during the month‘s program)

• 2 follow up lessons with the owner in the month following to ensure continued success.

Investment in getting back to stress free walks: $3440 +tax.

Your questions, answered.

  • Yes. Day School’s goal is that the trainer develops the skill and you maintain it. Without regular practice, your dog is likely to revert to old habits.

  • It depends! If the dog is uncomfortable with new people, Day School may require too much time for the dog to acclimate to make it worth it. In that case, Barkitects can help you with tackling you behavior issues with on-on-one coaching.

  • Nope! You can conveniently be out at work or doing the things you need to get done during the training sessions.

    You are only needed to be present for the transfer and follow up sessions. Your presence and attention at these sessions are essential for you to get the maximum benefits of your program.

  • Because of the time commitment for Day School, a smaller service radius is offered. Typically, Day School cases (dog-trainer sessions) are taken during primarily business hours from Syosset to Smithtown, north of the LIE; in addition to areas along the Sagtikos Parkway. Please inquire to find out if service in your area is available.

  • Program length will be dictated by your goals and number of sessions per week. In order to make notable changes to your dog’s behavior, time is needed to teach the skills and then proof them to work in real life. Most Day School programs run 4-6 weeks but will be customized to meet your needs.

  • This is the lesson with you and the trainer and is essential to your success. You get to learn how to get the maximum benefit of your sidekick’s new found skills. Instead of spending all the time learning how to build the skills, you just get to maintain them; given to you in easy, small bites.

  • Yes! Additional follow up lessons are built into the package. Most programs include a follow up within a week of the end of the program and then an additional one 2-3 weeks later to ensure everyone is staying on track.

  • Usually the first few session are at your house jumpstarting the needed foundation behaviors. Once your dog is ready, they head out into the world to get those skills working in real life. Location destinations may be your own neighborhood, local parks, or even downtown areas depending on your goals.

  • Training plans are 100% customized to your dog’s evaluation and your goals. The training plan will be discussed extensively at the consultation and outlined in your contract.

  • At Barkitects, motivational training is done to build the dog you’d like to have! Unlike many Long Island dog training programs, you will not find any choke, prong or shock collars on the dogs in our care. Dogs are motivated with treats, play, attention, and real life rewards (going for a walk, getting out a door, sniffing, etc.). Rules and boundaries are installed in a kind manner. Self control and listening skills are built, good habits are formed and bad ones eliminated. No yelling or yanking required!

  • You will be asked to provide food/treats, favorite toys, leash and collar/harness. Please be sure to note if your dog has any dietary restrictions.

  • Example Day School programs above contain pricing. Exact pricing will be based on number of days per week, follow up sessions needed and length of program. Please inquire with your goals/issues and what town you reside in to get an exact quote.