Why choose Barking Bear?
Barking Bear guests are treated like family and appreciated for their own unique personalities. Your pup will get personalized, professional care while enjoying a mountain oasis full of smells and room to run.
Comfortable Family Environment
We limit number of pups we care for so that we can integrate them into our day to day like family. We are meticulous with dog-dog introductions and cleanliness in order to maintain comfort & safety.
Fear Free Training
We have years of experience using positive reinforcement training personally and professionally and are proud to have helped many dogs and their people overcome behavioral challenges and adolescent exuberance.
Enrichment and Adventure
We offer an ideal environment for meeting dogs' physical and emotional needs with hikes, playtime, and learning. Treat your dog to their own vacation or to weekly fun and you'll have a tired & happy pup.
About Us
Meet Anne & Bear
My name is Anne, and this is Mister Bear - the inspiration for Barking Bear Pet Care.
Bear has since passed over the rainbow bridge, but he was a very special and sensitive old man. Finding someone I could trust with my best friend when I traveled was incredibly difficult, and finding a training approach that worked for both of us was even harder. I want to be the kind of pet caretaker and training support that Bear and I needed.
We are pet sitters and trainers who:
- Understand how important your pet is to you
- Appreciate your pet's unique personality and needs
- Empathize with the individuals at both ends of the leash
- Give parents peace of mind and keep them up to date
- Will never use aversive training tools or methods on your pet
- Treat your pet like part of our family while you're away
Our Team
The Barking Bear Family
Anne
Chief Dog WranglerAnne has fostered countless dogs over the years and spent the last few years transitioning into a dog training career. She loves teaching tricks, agility, and fundamentals, and she's especially passionate about helping dogs with big feelings (fearfulness or reactivity) navigate the world.
Dan
Chief Dog CuddlerA lifelong dog lover, Dan is excited to finally have a little pack of his own. He's become quite adept at winning over dogs that are fearful of men and he expertly prepares (separate) meals for dogs and humans alike. Scritches and snuggles are also some of his specialties.
Riley
a.k.a. The BossRiley carefully vets every new dog to come into her home, but once they're on her good side she'll lead them fearlessly on walks, hikes, and other adventures. When she's not enforcing house rules, she loves showing off her speed on the agility course or just zooming around the yard, especially when well-rewarded with treats.
Ullie
Purebred Good BoyA “foster fail” that we couldn't imagine living anywhere else, Ullie loves making new friends, and never wants to miss out on meals, walks, playtime, or snuggles. With puppies who appreciate his infinite patience, he goes by Uncle Ullie. To the squirrels and other villains of the world, he is known by his superhero name Cap'n Flappin'.
About Boarding
About Our Boarding Services
Barking Bear Boarding takes place in our home, just 30 minutes outside of Denver.
- We have just under one acre of meadow fully fenced for playtime, potty breaks, and sunbathing.
- We have ten acres of private land for hikes, sniffari's, and off leash zoomies for pups with reliable recall.
- Both Dan and Anne will be both be caring for your pup.
- Your pup won't be alone often, Dan & Anne work from home full and part time, respectively.
- We welcome guests who are either crate trained OR non-destructive.
- Our guests do not have to be dog social, but able to coexist with our pack after a slow introduction.
- We have two cats, but they live in our bedroom and are kept fully separate from all dogs in the house.
- We foster dog social rescue pups, and we don't take boarding clients during the foster adjustment period.
Boarding
$85
Puppy under 1 year: $95
Holidays: $95
Pickup & Dropoff: +$25
2nd dog from the same family: 40% off
About Training
Private Training Services
Private Training
$120+
In-home or virtual
Per 60min session: $150
Package of 3: $375
Package of 5: $600
Anne's Training Philosophy and Experience:
- I believe that quality training requires an understanding of science, empathy, and communication
- Science: I am continually expanding my knowledge and staying up to date with the latest behavioral science
- Empathy: I pride myself in meeting dogs and their people where they are in their journey, and leaving judgement at the door
- Communication: I do my best to provide clear, easy to follow guidance catered to your preferred learning style
- I am studying for my CPDT-KA training certification and have years of experience working with reactivity, training fundamentals, and puppy socialization, and I partner with experts for anything outside of my skillset.
About Our Services
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Testimonials
What Pet Parents Have to Say
We are SO LUCKY to know Anne! She is one of the very few people I trust with our high maintenance, separation anxiety ridden, medically complex rescue pup. She started incredibly slow with our dog, earning her trust over time. Now Polly literally jumps in the air when I tell her it's a day to visit Anne. Anne's own dogs are complete sweethearts and Polly enjoys the extra socializing and fun of intermittent foster doggies. Anne is a complete lifesaver for us!
Theresa
& Polly
My pup is a scared and barking rescue. Anne was so patient, thorough, and thoughtful leading up to and during the first overnight. It's such a relief to have a caring person that can love my dog when I am away. She sent many updates, took as much time as my dog needed for drop off, and gave incredible feedback for me to celebrate and things to work on! I am so thankful and will absolutely be a repeat customer!
Kaitie
& Willy
Anne is the best! She took great care of my nervous pup, making sure that she felt comfortable and updated me frequently with pictures. My dog isn't comfortable with many people but she absolutely loves Anne!
Marianna
& Ruthie
Anne is amazing with my dog and has been incredibly patient and helpful with leash training. We love working with her!
Bryna
& Madi
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We look forward to meeting and caring for your pets!
Email us at BarkingBearPetcare@gmail.com for more information!