Barking Mad with Cookies

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Barking Mad with Cookies

May 14–19, 2025
Hosted by Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches

Join us for the Barking Mad with Cookies Workshop & Support Group!

Does your dog bark enough to drive you mad?
Maybe it's the doorbell, the mailman, the garbage truck, or every passing dog. We get it—barking is a big deal!

We don't want to stop the communication barking represents. But constant barking can quickly become frustrating and lead to even more serious behavior concerns if we ignore the underlying needs.

The key to calmer communication? COOKIES!
(Cookies = anything your dog LOVES: food, toys, praise, sniffing, affection—you name it.)

Join us for our FREE 5-day workshop & ongoing support group on Facebook.
Sign up here: www.patreon.com/Crazy2Calmworkingpaws

Service Dogs & Barking

An overly barky dog can’t perform service tasks reliably—but that doesn’t mean barking itself is “bad.”

Barking is your dog’s first language. When emotions like fear or excitement take over, barking is often their go-to way to communicate.

Punishing barking might stop the noise temporarily, but it can backfire—making your dog more anxious, confused, or reactive.

Instead, we help dogs:

  • Manage emotions

  • Build neutrality around distractions

  • Learn alternate ways to express their needs
    All through force-free, games-based training.

Barking Adolescents: A Service Dog Challenge

It’s all too common for adolescent service dogs-in-training to be “washed” or career changed due to barking. Young pups who were once calm and easygoing may suddenly become vocal and overstimulated.

But guess what? That behavior often improves again in adulthood—with the right support.

That’s why Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches created this event.
We’re here to help you through the messy middle and give you a roadmap for long-term success.

This isn’t just a 5-day workshop—our support continues in the Barking Mad with Cookies Facebook group long after the event ends.

What You’ll Learn in the Workshop

  1. How to choose smart training environments

  2. How to use various reinforcers effectively

  3. How to build teamwork and communication

  4. How to grow your dog’s resilience and confidence

  5. How to make training fun and effective!

Sign up for FREE here:
www.patreon.com/Crazy2Calmworkingpaws

Understanding the Emotion Behind the Bark

Knowing the “why” behind the bark helps guide your training plan:

We’re not here to normalize barking service dogs—we’re here to support the process of getting through barking issues the ethical, force-free way.

Let’s turn barking into a conversation—and cookies into calm.

Join us May 14–19 for Barking Mad with Cookies, FREE on Patreon!

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