BARK Institute

02/17/2026

Adopt Tokyo❤️

Tokyo is a *BIG* (80+lbs) neutered 2 year old GSD/Malinois Mix is looking for his forever home! Tokyo bonds quickly and hard with his handler, and has a super sweet demeanor when comfortable. He was pulled from Euthanasia in an overcrowded california shelter and has been in basic training to see if he has potential for service work which we quickly saw he would be better suited for the pet life.

🩶 low drive, especially for his breed
🩶walks nicely on a leash
🩶 knows his basic commands (sit, down, place) and starting e collar conditioning to be off leash.
🩶Quiet and clean in his kennel
🩶UTD on all vaccines and on prevention.

Tokyo doesn’t seem to enjoy other male dogs but we are continuing to evaluate him with female dogs the longer he is here - he has had neutral interactions with females in the past

02/15/2026

If you’ve been interest in Lily but the no other animals turned you off we have great news - through lots of training and socialization here she is with another dog !

She’s fully trained - no resource guarding of toys And was a superstar in her dog social today ! She is now eligible to be placed with another medium to large Breed dog

01/25/2026

ADOPT BB!

BB is thought to be between 5-6 years old. She is the sweetest mix of livestock guardian breeds. She’s been around goats, sheep and chicken. She adores being loved on and would be happiest in a home where she can live in the house but still have some land or a backyard where she can romp in.

BB was organically trained for service work but doesn’t enjoy all the public access. She would be great for someone who wants a dog that will just fall right into your lap or at your feet. She’s a big flopper and soaks up all the attention she can. She’s lovely with dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and temperaments.

12/26/2025

Adopt Peaches!

Peaches is a 2 years old mix breed sweetie pie. She loves everyone she’s come across and is looking for her forever home.

❤️Full basic obedience (sit, down, place, heel, recall)
❤️ E-collar trained
❤️ Dog social
❤️ LOVES toys
❤️ Up to date on vaccines
❤️ Moderate energy level (Loves lounging on the couch after running around)
❤️ Fully crate trained (clean and quiet)
❤️ Loves car ride and wearing sweaters

We have not had her around any children yet but we believe she’ll do great in a house with older kids or a home with young children that are dog saavy just due to her lack of exposure. She really is the sweetest girl in the world and will be a great addition to any family.

12/24/2025

https://buildingareliablek9.com/woof-wisdom-blog/f/why-first-impressions-fail-shelter-dogs

How stress, environment, and lack of decompression can hide a dog’s true potential — and how training changes everything

12/15/2025

Your dog literally begged for this for Christmas -

🚨 Our next block of group classes begins January 7 — and spots fill fast!
If you’ve been waiting to get into training at BARK Institute, now is the time to grab your spot before we sell out.

Here’s what’s coming:

🐾 Wednesdays
• 5:00 PM — Puppy Social (8 weeks to 8 months) — $20 per visit
• 5:30 PM — Obedience Foundations — $249
Trainer: Chloe
• 6:30 PM — CGC Prep Class — $350 (includes testing)
Trainer: Chloe

🐾 Mondays
• CGCA + CGCU Hybrid Class — $399 (includes testing)
Trainer: Jamie
Held at B.A.R.K. + public locations required for testing

📲 Sign up in the BARK Institute App under “Training.”

12/10/2025

Not all socialization is good socialization.
Unstructured dog parks and chaotic “free play” can actually create reactivity, fear, and poor social habits.

At B.A.R.K., our Puppy Social is intentional, structured, and trainer-supervised to build healthy social skills from the start:

🐶 Guided puppy-to-puppy play with real-time coaching on appropriate interactions
🐕‍🦺 Exposure to stable adult training dogs who model calm, balanced behavior
🏋️ Confidence-building exercises to introduce puppies to new surfaces, sounds, and experiences
🧠 Puppies learn boundaries, communication, and resilience — without becoming overwhelmed

Good socialization isn’t about meeting every dog.
It’s about the right environment, the right dogs, and the right guidance.

👉 Puppy Social — Wednesdays at 5 PM with Trainer Chloe. $20 per visit. Sign up in the B.A.R.K. app!

Give your puppy the skills, confidence, and positive experiences that last a lifetime. 🐾

12/04/2025

Come see us and shop on Saturday !

11/22/2025

“I’d like to nominate Rocky for home for the holidays. Rocky came in as a stray 2/8/25. A certified letter was sent to his owner, and they refused to reclaim him. He was adopted out to an older man 4/25/25 who returned him 2 months later because Rocky was just to strong for him to control.
Since then, Rocky has had no interest. In the kennel he is very energetic and for a 70Lb dog that looks scary to the average person. He is very strong on leash and hard to walk so only experienced walkers take him out, but they love his goofy personality.
With a bit of training Rocky would be a great addition to an adult household. He plays very rough and is clumsy so a family with kids just isn’t a fit for him right now. He is very over excited when meeting new dogs which also lessons his chances of adoption.
Given his length of stay and lack of manners his name has come up for behavior euthanasia but I truly think with just a bit of polish Rocky could get a second chance”

Rocky has only been here 5 days and through our incredible network today he claimed his home for the holidays ! He will finish his full training program and be ready for his very own stocking this year 😭❤️

This is our why - we are well beyond 20 dogs saved from euthanasia at this point. Way to go trainer Sean for taking on this boy !

11/03/2025

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY! 🎄
Because every dog deserves to be Home for the Holidays. 🐾

This year, B.A.R.K. Institute is partnering with local rescues to help one special dog find their forever home. We’re donating a complimentary 4-Week Board & Train Program to a rescue dog in need — and we’ll also advertise and share their story across our social media to help them get adopted in time for Christmas. 🎅❤️

🐶 For Rescues:
To enter, email buildingareliablek9@gmail.com by November 14 with:
• Dog’s name & photo
• A short story
• Rescue contact info

✅ To be eligible:
• Like and follow
• Share one of our giveaway posts in your stories
• Tag when you share

📣 We’ll announce 10 finalists for public voting November 18–24.
The dog with the most votes wins our complimentary 4-Week Board & Train and full social media feature to help them find their forever family.

Tag your favorite rescue below ⬇️ and help us make this Christmas magical for one deserving pup! 🎁🐕

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. 🧡