New to Barks and Rec? This is out introductory daycare session. Let us meet your pup and evaluate if they would be a good fit for our daycare program. The Meet & Greet is appropriate for dogs who are known to have good social skills with other dogs. If you are unsure, or your dog is nervous or reactive please book a Daycare Behaviour Evaluation instead.

New to Barks and Rec? The Daycare Behaviour Evaluation is done by our head trainer and canine behaviour specialist Sarah Dixon. This appointment is for dogs whose social behaviour is unknown, or who are showing nervousness or reactivity to other dogs.

Remove mats of fur or shave off the majority of a cats fur in a "lion cut'. Shaving the body and leaving the legs, neck, head, as well as the tail unless requested otherwise. Nails will be trimmed as well upon request. *CATS WILL NOT BE BATHED

Example: Larger Golden Retrievers, Rough Collie, Bernese Mountain Dog. NEW CLIENTS AND CURLY COAT BREEDS LIKE DOODLES AND POODLES BOOK THE NEXT SIZE UP. Includes a bath, nails, ears cleaned and plucked (if needed), anal glands by request and haircut of customers choice for a large dog that weighs 60-95lbs/27.2-43.1kg . Grooming will take a minimum of 2.5 hours with a clear schedule. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Example: Border collie, Australian Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel. NEW CLIENTS AND CURLY COAT BREEDS LIKE DOODLES AND POODLES BOOK THE NEXT SIZE UP. Includes a bath, nails, ears cleaned and plucked (if needed), anal glands by request and haircut of customers choice for a medium dog that weighs 35-60lbs/15.9-27.2kg . Grooming will take a minimum of 2 hours with a clear schedule. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Example: Shih tzu, Toy Poodle, Pomeranian. NEW CLIENTS AND CURLY COAT BREEDS LIKE DOODLES BOOK THE NEXT SIZE UP. Includes a bath, nails, ears cleaned and plucked (if needed), anal glands by request and haircut of customers choice for a small dog up to 35/15.9kglbs. Grooming will take a minimum of 1.5 hours with a clear schedule. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Example: Alaskan malamute, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland, St. Bernard. Includes a bath, nails, ears cleaned and plucked (if needed), anal glands by request and haircut of customers choice for an X-large dog that weighs 95lbs/43.1kg . Grooming will take a minimum of 3 hours with a clear schedule. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Nail trim.

For young puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old. This is an introductory appointment to help them learn to be comfortable with grooming and handling. Includes a nail trim and acclimation to brushing, as well as desensitization to the grooming process - including equipment like trimmers and dryers. Our groomer will also give you tips on at-home maintenance and training to ensure your puppy grows up easy to handle for at home care and acclimated to be professionally groomed. Hair cut and bath is NOT included. Puppies must be up to date on vaccinations and records must be supplied for our files. 8 week old pups must have first vaccinations (space will be sanitized before their appointment), 12 week old pups must have two sets of shots and over 16 weeks old need 3 sets of shots.

Example: Labrador, hounds, huskies. Bath, nail trim, ears cleaned, blow-dry and brushed. Quick Bath: Any coat length, bath and partial dry. No brushing/trimming/de-shed included. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Full Groom Examples: Cattle dogs, beagles. Bath, nail trim, ears cleaned, blow-dry and brushed. Quick Bath: Any coat length, bath and partial dry. No brushing/trimming/deshed included. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Example: Chihuahua, dachshund. Bath, nail trim, ears cleaned, blow-dry and brushed. Anal glands if requested. Quick Bath: Any coat length bathed and partially dried. Brushing, trimming, and de-shed not included. **We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Example: Ridgebacks, Great Dane. Bath, nail trim, ears cleaned, blow-dry and brushed. Quick Bath: Any fur length bathed and partially dried. Brushing, trimming, or de-shed not included. *We may REFUSE SERVICE/RESCHEDULE if your dog is scheduled as a small dog but is significantly heavier/larger in size.** The dog's weight/size is very important to allowing our groomer to groom as efficiently as possible.

Book a one-hour behaviour consultation with out Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant and head trainer Sarah Dixon. This consultation will be held at our location, 1208 Pine Ave. Recommended for behaviour issues that occur outside of the home such as leash reactivity, leash pulling, jumping up, over-arousal and basic obedience or manners.

*Initial appointment for new private lessons clients* Suitable for moderate to severe behaviour issues including leash reactivity, resource guarding, anxiety, or aggression. Recommended for issues that occur inside or around your home such as barking, over excitement/fear with guests, leash reactivity in your neighbourhood only. For dogs that are aggressive to guests in the home please book an Online Consultation to start. This appointment includes a full evaluation of your dog, get a start on training exercises, and recommendations for moving forward. 48 hours notice required for cancellations and rescheduling to avoid forfeiting the fee.

*Initial appointment for new private lessons clients* Rossland, Warfield, Trail up to south Castlegar (includes Oasis, Genelle, and Blueberry) and up to Fruitvale (Montrose, Beaver Valley) Suitable for moderate to severe behaviour issues including leash reactivity, resource guarding, anxiety, or aggression. Recommended for issues that occur inside or around your home such as barking, over excitement/fear with guests, leash reactivity in your neighbourhood only. For dogs that are aggressive to guests in the home please book an Online Consultation to start. This appointment includes a full evaluation of your dog, get a start on training exercises, and recommendations for moving forward. 48 hours notice required for cancellations and rescheduling to avoid forfeiting the fee.

Recommended as a starting point for anyone new to us. This initial session is 30-45 minutes with our head trainer Sarah Dixon . This session will allow us to get detailed information about your training goals or behaviour concerns with your dog, come up with a plan for moving forward, and give some initial recommendations. All times PST.

Rossland, Warfield, Trail up to south Castlegar (includes Oasis, Genelle, and Blueberry) and up to Fruitvale (Montrose, Beaver Valley) Suitable for puppy training (crate training, house training, nipping etc.) or basic obedience/manners such as leash walking, off leash training, sit/down, stay, leave it/drop it. Suitable for minor behaviour issues such as alert barking and friendly jumping on people or guests. If your dog displays fear, aggression or anxiety please book a Behaviour Consult of your choice. 48 hours notice required for cancellations and rescheduling to avoid forfeiting the fee.

2 hour off-leash doggy adventure. Pick up and drop off from home or Barks and Rec is included. Pickups start at 8:30am in Fruitvale. Pickup available between Fruitvale and Warfield.

- PLEASE BOOK 4 CLASSES IN A ROW OF THE SAME TIME SLOT - START ANY WEEK :) There are four individual classes available for your puppy to explore. Requirements: 1st set of vaccinations minimum one week before class. Must stay utd on puppy vaccinations series and deworming.

Drop off puppy socialization time. Recommended two sets of DHPP (distemper/parvo) vaccinations and bordatella vaccination to attend. Can accept with one vaccine is owner is comfortable. They should be up to date on deworming schedule and not showing any signs of illness.

Required: 2nd set of vaccines at least one week prior to class. Please be prepared for your first class with your dog by bringing some extra special soft treats, cheese, steak, or hotdogs that are cut into small pea-sized chunks (or smaller). You will need a regular flat collar or martingale collar and a four-six foot leash. No retractable leashes please. No pull front clip harness is recommended and can be purchased at wholesale while in the class. Class fee includes a treat pouch, a 15' training line and a clicker ($60 value).