Your barker deserves the best!
Providing compassionate dog boarding, daycare, hikes and dog training on a 10 acre dog ranch in Kittredge, CO
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 Dog 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.
Dog 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.
Barking Bear Testimonials
What Pet Parents Have to Say
Theresa
& Polly
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!
Kaitie
& Willy
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!
Haley
& Beans
Beans loves Anne and Dan more than he loves us! They take great care of him when he is boarded with them. He also loves to go on hikes and he is dead tired when he comes back. They have been training with Beans since he was a puppy. They are gentle and patient with dogs but hold boundaries and teach in a way that both dogs and people love. Your dog will love Barking Bear!
Marianna
& Ruthie
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!
Bryna
& Madi
Anne is amazing with my dog and has been incredibly patient and helpful with leash training. We love working with her!
Our Team
The Barking Bear Family
Meet Anne
...and Handsome 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.
My goal is to be the kind of caretaker and trainer that Bear and I needed.
I have spent the last few years transitioning into a dog training career, inspired by both Bear and the countless foster dogs I've helped in my life. I am committed to an ethical, evidence based, and fear-free approach to behavior change and I am 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'.