
It All Starts With Play!
Bark-ology Dog Training offers professional dog training, puppy training, in home-dog training, dog walking, and pet sitting services in South Elgin, Illinois and surrounding suburbs including: St. Charles, Geneva, Elgin, Campton Hills, Bartlett, and Wayne.
At Bark-ology Dog Training, we incorporate the Power of Play into every aspect of our training. From individual in-home training sessions to our Sunday Bark-ology Club drop-in classes, this method is an integral part of all of our programs.
So what is Bark-ology all about? Check out the video below to find out!


What is Bark-ology All About?
Check out our video to learn more about the Power of Play and our training methods at Bark-ology Dog Training!
The Power of Play
It All Starts With Play
Bring your dog’s training to a higher level by unlocking the passion & drive behind the Power of Play! Bark-ology Dog Training utilizes the Power of Play in every aspect of training—from In-Home Sessions to Group Classes. The Power of Play is a highly interactive Play & Train method between you and your dog. In fact, it is the most important game you can play with your dog! Play builds confidence, unleashes tremendous motivation, taps into the dog’s genetics, and brings out their true love for play! The Power of Play method will allow you to work through behavioral problems such as: jumping, biting, being leash reactive, and many more troublesome behaviors. And most importantly—The Power of Play transforms you & your dog into “Team Players”!
SERVICES
What We Do
From puppy training to pet sitting, Bark-ology Dog Training is happy to provide services perfect for you and your pet! Please click on each category below to learn more about each of these services, including times and dates of availability.


Let our Bark-ologists come to you!
Our in-home sessions are perfect for pet owners who have limited time to come to the training center or have a schedule.
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Get your puppy training started out on the right paw!
Playing is how puppies learn basic manners, and socialization is one of the most …
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Individual + Group Class Combination Program for Continued Learning
Bark-ology’s Smart Dog Bark-ology Package is perfect for dogs to learn more…
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Drop-In Classes for Extra Socialization + Learning
Our Sunday Bark-ology Club is a weekly drop-in short classes designed for pet owners who cannot commit to…
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Just Walk It Out
Can’t make it home on your lunch break to walk the dog? Are the kids’ sports game schedules getting in the way of getting…
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Sit, Stay, + Play!
Our Pet Sitting Services are perfect for pet owners who might need their pets looked after for a few hours in the…
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Our Mission + Philosophy
Bark-ology Dog Training takes dog training to the next level—with rocket fast come when called, sit, down, leave it, & drop. Bark-ology Dog Training believes that rock solid obedience starts out with 5 basic core principles:
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Socializing
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Play & Train
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Proper Exercise
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Care
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Affection
At Bark-ology Dog Training, our goal is to work together and guide you how to play & train your dog by learning your pet’s individual learning style and habits, which allows you and your dog to enjoy the learning process together while achieving amazing results. We will take your dog training to the next level by experiencing first-hand the astonishing level of your dog’s intelligence and skills, unleashing your dog’s inner talents! Bark-ology Dog Training strongly emphasizes having an owner-dog “team” relationship that is based on trust, cooperation, and communication. Our hands-on, positive, play & train methods coupled with ongoing involvement and education for the owners makes Bark-ology Dog Training unique and the perfect choice for you and your dog!
About Us
Bark-ology Dog Training and Pet-Sitting Services were established in 2013 by Belinda Showers. She is a graduate of Catch Canine Academy, Michael Ellis School of Dog Training, and Ivan Balbanov, 2-time World Champion & 14-time National Champion in IGP dog sport competitions and founder of Training Without Conflict– Canine Training Systems.
Belinda is committed, clear, concise, and has a patient style of dog training. She believes in putting her clients first and takes the time to learn the individual needs and goals for her clients to provide the most effective solutions for owners and their dogs.
In her free time, Belinda enjoys traveling with her husband and playing with her two St. Bernards, Emma & Mack.
What Our Customers Are Saying
We’re so grateful to have been able to help so many dog owners, just like you! Check out our recent reviews to see how people are loving Bark-ology Dog Training!
Professional Affiliations
Bark-ology is committed to excellence in training and caring for all dogs that come to our facility. Our trainers have years of experience and professional training, along with professional affiliations and certifications so you can rest easy that your dog is in the best hands at Bark-ology Dog Training!







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