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Barking Bad Desert Dog

$90
Starting price

Specific behaviors to address

Responds within a day

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Barking Bad provides affordable, down to earth education for people and dogs of all walks of life. We have relocated to Southern Arizona, and can't wait to get to know you and your pup. I have been working with dogs professionally for over 7 years and specialize in problem solving problematic canine behavior and general obedience. I use effective and gentle positive reinforcement and proven scientific methods in obedience training. I work with dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments.
Overview

Hired 25 times

Serves Tucson, AZ

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1 employee

8 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 12:00 pmMon6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.

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Lance E.

May 13, 2025

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Helped train my dog Drax. He was very responsive to her methods. Before training he was wild and I really had trouble controlling him from just being off the wall and jumping on everyone. He’d also be rambunctious anytime someone came over to the house. Drax has come a long way in the short time she’s been working with us. I highly recommend using Barking Bad Desert Dog.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Biting • Chewing • At the pro’s location

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Julia C.

Feb 20, 2025

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I can’t say enough good things about Kat. I hired her last February for a board-to-train package and her services have held the test of time. She knows her stuff and will support you as you transition from her training program to going it alone but you are never truly alone! She has been more than responsive to our needs beyond the training period. As a bonus, our dog absolutely loves Kat so you know her methods are gentle and embedded in positive reinforcement. I highly recommend utilizing Kat for pet boarding as well. We have turned to Kat for our boarding needs over the last year It’s like a mini-refresher for our pup - she always comes back to us better than when she left.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Gabriela M.

2 weeks ago

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It was amazing how Kat turned my dogs around. One of them the older 8 year old sat on command for the first time ever! Who says "You cannot teach and old dog new tricks"? Working with 3 dogs is hard but she managed and was able to help me manage my concerns with my dogs obedience.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Adrianne C.

3 weeks ago

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Kat is patient, kind, and a great trainer for our dachshund, Charley, who tends to shy away from people and is fearful. She is much improved, and we continue to work with Kat. When Charley saw Kat after a two-week break from training, Charley ran up to her, tail wagging, and was so happy to see her! It was heartwarming.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Destructive behavior • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Ingrid M.

Dec 28, 2025

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Kat worked with my 4 year old standard. My pup loved her. Kat is very patient and was training my pup for my needs as I have a difficult time walking. my pup is so much better behaved and responsive. Thank you, Kat

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • My home, venue, etc.

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