BARK Institute

10/15/2025

Can you guess Dakotas breeds ?! This beautiful girl has been a regular since a puppy - cast you vote in the comments and stay tuned for the answer tomorrow !

10/13/2025

THIS WEEKEND !

🍂 FALL DAY AT B.A.R.K.! 🍂
Join us for an afternoon full of cozy fall vibes — apple cider, fall treats, dog-friendly fun, and mini family photo sessions you’ll treasure forever! 📸🐾

✨ Highlights:
🎃 Pumpkin Painting Party (for pups and kiddos!)
🦴 Trick-for-a-Treat Contest
👻 Costume Spotlight (win a fall goodie bag!)
📷 $50 Mini Fall Photo Sessions – family + pet portraits

📅 Saturday, October 18 | 12–3 PM
📍 B.A.R.K. Institute – 626 Smithville Rd, Southampton, NJ

🎟️ Registration required!
Be sure to register in our app or email buildingareliablek9@gmail.com so we can have a pumpkin ready for your pup.

Come celebrate the season with our trainers, your dogs, and our B.A.R.K. community — it’s going to be paws-itively perfect. 🧡

10/12/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Meet Mecca !
6 yrs old
Olde english bulldog

Hours before euthanasia BARK pulled this squishy perfect boy because there is no way we were going to let a Dog leave this earth due to kennel stress.

✅ obedience trained
✅ treadmill conditioned, though he would rather just sleep on your couch all day
✅ good with dogs
✅ unknown about cats, but he’s pretty lazy so I don’t think it would be a problem with the correct introduction
✅ up-to-date on medical
✅ crate trained
✅ ridiculously friendly and social and loving

09/28/2025

🇺🇸🐾 Vote for Rescue 22! 🐾🇺🇸

Friends, we need your help! Rescue 22 is in the running for funding that will allow us to continue our mission of providing highly trained service dogs to veterans in need.

✨ 97¢ of every $1 donated goes directly to the care, training, and placement of these incredible dogs — covering medical needs, training, and everything it takes to match them with their veteran.

Your vote helps us keep this life-changing work going. Every vote counts, and it only takes a moment to make a difference.

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Register and scroll to working dogs !

Please vote, share, and spread the word so we can continue honoring our veterans with the loyal service dogs they deserve. 💙❤️🐶

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09/03/2025

Service dog Roscoe delivering all your breakfast needs

09/01/2025

📚🐾 Back to School at B.A.R.K. Institute!
This fall, let’s get your pup ready for success! Book any training service for October during the first two weeks of September and you’ll receive a complimentary 30-minute private lesson with one of our trainers. It’s the perfect way to start off on the right paw! 🐶✨

👉 Like this post and tell us in the comments what your dog needs to work on this school year.
📞 Mention this post when you call to book to claim your free lesson!

💡 At B.A.R.K. Institute, we specialize in:
✔️ Professional dog training programs (board & train, private lessons, group classes)
✔️ Luxury boarding with medical care supported by veterinary technicians
✔️ Engaging daycare and structured socialization
✔️ Community pack walks, education events, and more

08/12/2025

7 new canine good citizens passed their test last night !

08/10/2025

🐾 August Events at B.A.R.K. Institute

📚 Group Class – August 13 @ 6 PM
🐕‍🦺 Pack Walk – August 23 @ 10 AM at Smithville Park (Playground Entrance)
💧 Bring water, a leash, and walking shoes!

How to sign up:
• Pack Walk → Reservation → Training → Pack Walk → Select date
• Group Class → Training → Drop-In Class → Select date

Let’s make August a month full of learning, walking, and bonding with your pups! 🐶✨

08/03/2025

We are so proud to have been part of this journey for Gambit and Howard !

Trainer Jessica raised and did almost all of Gambits training with the support of our team along the way and all her hardwork shined through this seamless integration

So thankful for Rescue 22 Foundation for choosing US to be the northeast training hub for this incredible program 🇺🇸

Meet Team Howard and Service Dog Gambit.

Howard is an Army veteran, avid marathon runner, and camping, hiking enthusiast. It was important that his service dog could be his running and active outdoor companion while meeting his needs. We are so proud of the work that they have put in together and excited for all the new milestones they will accomplish as a team.

Thank you to the team .a.r.k.institute for all the incredible training and support 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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06/29/2025

🩺 More than boarding — it’s peace of mind.

At B.A.R.K. Institute, we specialize in medical boarding for dogs who need a little extra care. Whether it’s:
✅ Diabetes
✅ Seizures
✅ Fluid therapy
✅ Senior care
…your dog is in the hands of trained veterinary technicians who know exactly what to do.

We’re not just a place to stay — we’re a place to heal, rest, and be safely supported.

💬 Comment “CARE” to speak with our team about your dog’s medical needs.

06/27/2025

Dog Safety with Kids Starts with Education — Not Discipline.
Safe interactions aren’t just about telling dogs “no” — they’re about teaching everyone (especially kids!) how to respect boundaries, read body language, and build trust.

✅ Supervision is key
✅ Gentle handling matters
✅ Stress signals should never be ignored

Every positive moment between your dog and your child starts with thoughtful guidance.

💬 Comment “SAFE” and we’ll send you our Dog + Kid Safety Guide with practical tips you can start using today.

06/23/2025

Monday reminder -

🧠 We don’t just train obedience — we train state of mind.

Because just teaching sit, stay, and come isn’t enough.
Obedience commands won’t fix anxiety, reactivity, or impulse control — not for the long run.

What truly changes your dog’s behavior?
✅ Calm confidence under stress
✅ Clear expectations and boundaries
✅ A regulated nervous system and strong relationship

We train the mindset, not just the motion.
And that’s where the magic happens.

💬 Comment “MINDSET” if you’re ready to go beyond basic obedience.