Dog Exercise Services
Everyone knows that a tired dog is often a better-behaved dog—and Barking Bubz couldn't agree more! Exercise is an important part of every dog training program we offer, but we know life gets busy, and finding the time to give your pup the exercise they need every single day isn't always easy.
That's where we come in! Our exercise services are designed to help your Bubz burn off extra energy while getting individualized attention and plenty of opportunities for play, socialization, and enrichment.
Whether your dog needs to run, play, explore, or simply get moving, we'll help them have fun, get their energy out, and head home as one happy, tired Bubz!
ENHANCED DOG WALKING
For dogs who need to get out, stretch their legs, and work on their walking skills!
Our Enhanced Dog Walking sessions combine exercise, enrichment, and loose-leash practice. Your dog gets individualized attention while working on appropriate leash manners, eye contact, and engagement.
Sessions are 30 minutes. Sessions may be doubled for additional exercise time.
LURE COURSE RACING
Got a high-energy Bubz with a serious need to chase?
Lure Course Racing gives your dog a safe and exciting outlet for their natural chase instincts. Dogs chase a moving flag or lure while getting a high-intensity physical workout.
Lure coursing can also be incorporated into training to teach your dog skills such as "leave it," disengagement, and impulse control around exciting prey-like distractions.
Sessions are limited to 30 minutes for your dog's safety.
Choose between:
Chase & Play
An enriched exercise session for dogs who simply need to run!
Chase & Learn
A structured training session that combines lure course racing with obedience and impulse-control skills.
CITY BIKEJORING
Walking isn't cutting it? Let's get moving!
City Bikejoring is an exciting way for you and your Bubz to exercise together. Our bikejoring program teaches the foundations of safely working with your dog while riding, including equipment, safety, directional commands, and teamwork.
Sessions are 45 minutes and may be doubled for additional time.
Bikejoring may be provided as:
Bike & Learn
A training-focused program where you participate with your dog.
Bike & Go
An enriched exercise session for your dog without the owner present.
TREADMILL TRAINING
Give your Bubz the freedom to run at their own pace! At the NLU location, your dog can exercise on our slatboard, self-propelled treadmill designed to let dogs walk, jog, or run as fast as they choose.
Whether your dog needs to burn off extra energy, build endurance, or simply get more exercise, Treadmill Training provides a controlled environment for your dog to get moving—rain or shine!
Treadmill sessions are 30 minutes and may be doubled for additional exercise time.
Perfect for high-energy dogs, active breeds, and Bubz who need a little extra outlet for their energy!
PACK WALK
Our Pack Walks are on a revolving schedule based of participation. Many owners have the same goal of teaching their dog to ignore other dogs. In a regular group walk, your pup would be given regulated access to all the other dogs in the Barking Bubz program. During this guided get together, you will work with your pup on your personal goals, while walking with other owners and their dogs' in training. Vanessa will walk through the group and give advice to help you work through any problems. This will only be available if at least 3 people are willing to participate at a designated park and time. Vanessa will contact you when we have enough people for a date and location. Please fill out this FORM if you are interested in participating!
Dog Hikes
Trade the neighborhood sidewalk for the great outdoors!
We'll take your Bubz on an approximately 5-hour mountain or prairie trail adventure, providing physical exercise, mental enrichment, and plenty of opportunities to explore.
Your dog will be transported to and from the trail, and a health check will be completed before the hike to ensure they're ready for the adventure.