We speak dog.

Training that helps you understand, connect, and communicate better with your best friend.

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And we listen too.

Every dog is different. Every human is too. That’s why we build training around your lifestyle, your goals, and your dog’s personality. Together, we’ll create a plan that works for both ends of the leash.

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Training for every stage of the journey.

  • Young puppy practicing calm engagement on leash during an outdoor Out of the Bark puppy training session

    New Puppy

    Early training builds strong foundations, good manners, and healthy routines for a confident start.

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  • Out of the Bark trainer working with a white and gray dog during an indoor private training session

    Private Training

    One-on-one coaching tailored to your dog’s needs with a clear, personalized plan for success.

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  • German Shepherd practicing calm focus in a muzzle during an outdoor behavior modification lesson

    Behavior Modification

    Positive training to address reactivity, fear, barking, lunging, and aggression while building confidence.

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  • Golden Retriever puppies playing together in Puppy Class to build confidence and social skills.

    Puppy Classes

    For pups under 6 months, build socialization, confidence, and beginner manners for lifelong success.

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  • Clients and their dogs practicing relaxed down-stays outside the Out of the Bark facility as part of a group manners class

    Manners Made Easy Classes

    For dogs 6 months and older, progress through three levels of core skills toward everyday reliability.

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  • Black dog on a leash looking up at the camera with a big smile on a leaf-speckled path.

    Graduate’s Advanced Classes

    Advanced training turns core skills into real-world reliability with focus, recall, and calm consistency everywhere.

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  • Out of the Bark trainer sitting on a bench while guiding a black and gray dog lying on the floor during an indoor training lesson

    Skill Builder Series

    Short, focused sessions sharpen specific skills like recall, leash manners, and calm behavior around distractions.

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  • A dog holding a stuffed toy in its mouth, looking up at the camera. The toy is a plush brown animal with red ribbon details.

    Explore & Play at the Bark

    Enjoy a clean, climate-controlled space where dogs build confidence, explore, and play—rain or shine.

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Hear from the dogs and humans we’ve helped.

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    Jessi Kennedy

    Megha and Dan are just fantastic. I worked with them to teach my rescue dog... everything, and now he is so well behaved. They do a great job of teaching you how to work with your dog, modifying techniques to suit your dog, demonstrating and giving feedback. My dog absolutely loves them and gets so excited when he hears or sees them. A big difference from him being wary of them the first day. Would 110% go back if my dog ever needs more training.

    Private Training

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    Zay Guffy

    My dogs and I loved the time we were able to spend learning with Dan and Megha. The education given to teach new healthy behaviors to Amari and Gracie was done with patience and incredible insight. I never felt rushed during training. I highly recommend Out of the Bark!

    Behavior Modification

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    Anna N.

    Megha was amazing with my rescue pup and my older rescue dog! Not only did she help me with Nora, she had my Benny learning as well! I was constantly amazed at how my dogs could learn so quickly with her positive method. I am excited with the knowledge they gave me to help me with my two dogs! I would highly recommend Megha to anyone who has a puppy! So worth the investment!

    New Puppy

  • A smiling man and woman crouching on a green lawn with a small white dog with brown spots. The man is wearing sunglasses, a black T-shirt, and shorts, holding a leash. The woman is wearing sunglasses, a gray sleeveless shirt, black leggings, and sneakers. They are outdoors near a white picket fence and green bushes.

    Alicia Endean

    Dan has saved our lives!!! Our dog peanut has been scared of a leash for 2 years and had a list of other behavioral issues! We were at a complete loss— until we found Dan at Out of the Bark!! We’ve been working with him for over 2 months and I can say now with confidence—we have a different dog!! He’s not aggressive, he’s getting on and off a leash and overall just a better dog! When I say he’s changed our lives- it’s an understatement!

    Behavior Modification

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    Becky Ann Hughes

    We are so happy we found Out of the Bark! We’ve worked with other trainers in the past who used pinch collars and negative reinforcement, and it just didn’t feel right — or work well. Dan and Megha take a totally different approach, using positive reinforcement and a ton of patience. The results have been amazing. Our dog Simba used to have a lot of anxiety, and now he’s confident and so much happier. Koda’s made great progress too!

    Behavior Modification

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    Anjali Shastry

    We started working with Megha and Dan when Scout was just under 6 months old and we've been with them now for nearly a year. From the beginning, they've been incredible. We were overwhelmed by Scout's energy, reactivity, and inability to be around our cat, Benji. Megha and Dan not only gave us practical tools to manage her calmness and reactivity, but also taught us how to communicate with her through body language, boundaries, and consistency.

    Behavior Modification

Meet the Trainers

We’re certified trainers (CDBC, KPA-CTP) who love helping dogs and their people grow together through fun, positive training, from puppy steps to big challenges.

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Dan Clark

Founder & Co-Owner
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)

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Megha Patel

Co-Owner
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor

Get in Touch

Whether your pup’s just starting or mastering new skills, we make training fun and effective. Fill out the form, and we’ll reach out soon.

Give us a call at (925) 409-7600

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Dogs do speak but only to those who know how to listen.

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