Pet Boarding Training in Berkeley

“Love taking Rally classes here. Great for my pup to use her mind, and really nice way to boost our human-dog relationship“

“Our favorite place to take our dog! We use The Barkmont for boarding and occasional daycare -- our dog always seems to have a good time“

“Mike is an exceptional dog trainer!

I had such a positive experience with Mike’s training methods. What sets him apart is his well-rounded approach—not just treat-based, although that's where the training begins. He integrates a variety of effective techniques that truly work. One of my favorite parts of his classes is the 10-minute puppy playtime before the session starts. It’s such a smart idea! The puppies get to have fun, burn off some energy, and are much more focused during the class. I’ve never seen other classes offer this, and it’s a real shame because it makes such a difference.

Mike is always attentive, ensuring the playtime is safe and under control, which makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Seeing how happy and engaged my dog was during this time was the highlight of the class for me.

I’ve attended his puppy classes, and I must say, the class at the Presidio is the absolute best. The location is perfect—training in a place with so many distractions like the beach really helped my dog learn to focus in real-world situations. It also boosted my confidence in being able to take my dog to the beach and have a great time together.

Having been to a ton of trainers, I can confidently say that Mike incorporates all the best aspects of dog training. I’ll definitely be doing this class again!“