Welcome to Birch Bark!

Helping the dogs and people of Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Marcos & Escondido
Group Classes

Group classes offer expert coaching and advice over weekly sessions. Dog learn to engage and perform in busy environments while humans learn from each other!
Behavior Modification

Birch Bark specializes in working with dogs with more severe issues. We are happy to work with dogs displaying fearful, anxious, reactive, and aggressive behaviors.
The Role of Ego in Dog Training (Part 3) – Finding Peace
In Part 2 of this series, I described how ego (Buddhist, not Freudian) can show up and insert itself into the ways we live with, train, and generally interact with our dogs, to the detriment of everyone involved. Here we will examine how to acknowledge when and where ego appears, why it’s detrimental to both… Continue reading The Role of Ego in Dog Training (Part 3) – Finding Peace
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This isn’t my usual sort of blog post. This isn’t professional. This is true. This is not meant to be a pity-party for me, it’s to shine a light on the feeling of being overwhelmed by the needs of those we care for. I am crying at the kitchen table. ……… 5:30am, wake up, no… Continue reading Pause

Why You’ll Love Us
Birch Bark offers dog training and behavior modification rooted in science & practiced with mindfulness.
We are:
- Force-free
- Breed inclusive
- Judgement free
- Dual-certified
- Excited to meet you!
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