Barks 5th Avenue

$300

Starting price

Zip code

Dog training type

Dog training package

Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 59 min

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About

Hi! My name is Pennie Mahon, thank you for inquiring about getting your dog trained with Barks 5th Avenue- Barkology Dog Training. With over three decades experience serving the public and perfecting my trade in the dog training industry I can offer a wide variety solutions to most common behavioral issues. In addition I’ve also enjoyed much success with my personal dogs showing and competing in multiple sports such as Disc and Dock Diving winning State National and World championship titles. Through all this experience I have discovered that an individual approach to each dog, combined with owner education, is the key to success. By using reward-based training techniques, balanced with fair discipline and leadership a clear line of communication is created cultivating a cooperative and trusting relationship with your pet that allows me to succeed where others cannot. I’ll be happy to answer any further questions you may have and explain my training techniques and philosophy with a personal phone call, or if you like I can answer any questions here, just ask! Thank you, Pennie Mahon *2012 Skyhoundz Open World Champion - “Psych” *2023 Dock Dogs Big Air Reserve World Champion “MD Golden Eagle” 🐾 References provided upon request. 🐾 Payment plans available

Overview

Hired 177 times

Serves Houston, TX

Background checked

1 employee

26 years in business

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2020

2017

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 responsiveness.

Very good 4.6

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Lisa M.

3 days ago

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

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Sahar T.

Jun 2, 2025

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Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Crate training • My home, venue, etc.

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Jamie M.

Jan 13, 2026

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Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Haley B.

Sep 27, 2025

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We sent our Husky puppy to Mrs. Pennie for training. I loved all the training videos we received. Helped us while we missed our new pup. We LOVED that she picked up and dropped Everest off. Anytime I can get help with pickup and drop off, I’m so thankful! Everest did so well! Mrs. Pennie also worked with me to transfer the trainer role to myself when she got home. We are so happy with Mrs. Pennie and her work with our pup. Attaching a photo of her “place” her first night home with us.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Leash pulling • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Nikki b.

May 10, 2024

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Pennie is ah-mazing! I can’t say enough about her proven methods. My Mexican Frenchie was a bit stubborn but she was able to earn her trust to turn her into the well-behaved trained dog that I needed her to be. Pennie also boards with refresher or training classes while being boarded, and Pucci (my sweet baby) will not go with any other boarding place if I ever need her boarded. Kudos to Pennie for using her 30+ years of experience to do such a fantastic job with my dogs and truly upholding the standards of dog training.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Digging • Crate training • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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James Mahon

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Training package is all inclusive, 3 weeks training & boarding , the initial in home consult and then two training classes at your home with your dog once the three weeks is completed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The initial phone consult to determine needs and explore solutions, then we schedule a in home consultation so I can observe the dynamics of your relationship with your dog and evaluate the negative behaviors you wish to change, then enrollment into the 21 day board and train program, when completed I deliver the dog back home to you along with a two hour transitional training session for you and your family so that you can learn what your dog has accomplished and how to get your dog to respond to you like it does the trainer. You will then have one more follow up in home training session to be used when you would like at your discretion.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
L. I. F. E. …. strong work ethic, integrity and a lifetime of learning and experience in my field of expertise.