January 2026 News

2025 Recap & A Heartfelt Thank You

As we reflect on 2025, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all of our incredible clients for making this year truly wonderful. Your continued trust, support, and loyalty mean more to us than we can express. It is an honor to care for your dogs and to be part of such an amazing community.

We would also like to say thank you for the thoughtful holiday gifts given to our team. Your generosity was greatly appreciated and meant so much to our employees during the holiday season.

Thank you as well to everyone who participated in our November Food Drive. It was a huge success, and as always, the Colorado Pet Pantry Dog Food Drive was a massive accomplishment. Your generosity helps support pets and families in our community, and we are incredibly grateful for your continued support and compassion.

Community Partnership & Adoption Events

Through 2026, we are proud to continue our partnership with New Hope Cattle Dog Rescue. We will be hosting adoption events on the first Sunday of each month, helping connect incredible dogs with loving forever homes.

If you’re considering adding a new family member, we encourage you to visit their website to learn more about available dogs and complete an adoption application. Supporting rescue organizations is an important part of our mission, and we’re grateful to our community for continuing to support these efforts.

Upcoming Changes for 2026

As we kick off the new year, we want to thank you again for being such an important part of The Bark Club family. We are excited for what’s ahead and look forward to another great year with you and your pups.

Upcoming Price Adjustment

In mid-January, we will be implementing a modest price adjustment. The new rates will go into effect on Monday, January 19th. Final pricing details are currently being finalized and will be posted on our website by end of day Tuesday.

We have not raised our rates in nearly two years, and this adjustment is necessary to keep pace with rising operational costs, including employee wages and general inflation. This change allows us to continue providing high-quality care, maintaining our facility, and supporting the amazing team who cares for your dogs daily.

For clients who wish to lock in current pricing, we recommend pre-purchasing daycare packages at the current rate prior to the increase. Pre-purchased packages are valid for one year from the date of purchase and are non-refundable and non-transferable.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.

New Lobby Clean-Up Station

Beginning next week, you will see a new clean-up station available in the lobby. This station will include an airtight trash can, poop bags, disinfectant spray, and paper towels.

If your dog has an accident in the lobby or marks the desk or walls, please ensure the area is cleaned thoroughly using the supplies provided. This helps preserve the cleanliness of the lobby for all clients, pups, and staff.

If your dog poops in the lobby, please do not dispose of the waste in the indoor trash can. Instead, take it to the trash can located just outside the door to the left.

If your dog has not gone potty since waking up—or if your dog is known to have accidents or mark in the lobby—there is a grassy area across the parking lot with a poop disposal station installed. Please feel free to take your dog on a quick walk there prior to bringing them into daycare. This small step helps set everyone up for success and keeps our lobby clean and welcoming.

Training Programs & Classes

We are currently finalizing our 2026 training schedule and will be releasing details for our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced group training classes shortly. Please keep an eye out for an upcoming announcement with class dates, enrollment information, and availability.

Did You Know? Train & Play Is Available During Daycare

Did you know that we offer a Train & Play program that fits seamlessly into your dog’s regular daycare day? Join us on your pup’s next daycare session and let them work one-on-one with a professional trainer while still enjoying supervised playtime with their daycare group.

Train & Play focuses on foundational obedience, manners, impulse control, and real-life behaviors—helping dogs practice skills in a stimulating, real-world environment.

Train & Play is held on Tuesdays and Fridays and includes:

• One-on-one training sessions during daycare

• Skill progression tailored to your dog’s needs and goals

• Access to our online classroom, featuring training demonstrations and homework so you can continue reinforcing skills at home

Train & Play is a great alternative or supplement to group training classes and helps create consistency between daycare, training, and home.

Virtual Training You Can Do at Home

Did you know we also offer training programs you can complete from the comfort of your own home? Our Virtual Home Manners – Puppy and Virtual Home Manners – Adult Dog programs are designed around the AKC training checklist, focusing on foundational manners, real-life obedience skills, and confidence building.

• Virtual Home Manners – Puppyhttps://barkclubtraining.teachable.com/l/pdp/akc-virtual-home-manners

• Virtual Home Manners – Adult Doghttps://barkclubtraining.teachable.com/l/pdp/akc-virtual-home-mannersoverfourmonths

Saturday Daycare Special

Now through early spring, we’re offering a Saturday Daycare Special — $32 for a full day of daycare on Saturdays.

Reservations are required to receive this discounted rate.

If you currently have a daycare package, we recommend paying the daily rate for Saturdays in order to take advantage of this special. Package rates cannot be discounted further and will continue to be applied at their standard package value.

Small Business Saturdays

We love supporting our community and highlighting the amazing small businesses that our clients own or work for. Through our Small Business Saturday features, we spotlight local businesses across our social media, newsletters, and blog.

If you’d like your business to be featured, please share your business information with us by emailing info@barkclubco.com. Be sure to include your business name, a brief description, and any links or social media handles you’d like us to share.

Did You Know? We Have a Blog

Last year we added a Blog section to our website filled with helpful information, along with all previous newsletters and important updates.

You can find it here:👉 https://www.barkclubco.com/blog

Safety Reminders

Winter Parking Lot Conditions

As we move through the winter months, please remember that our parking lot can become icy. Use caution when walking into the building and be mindful if your dog tends to pull on the leash. We want to help ensure everyone gets inside safely.

A Few Helpful Reminders

To help you feel informed and prepared, we wanted to share a few helpful resources from our website:

• Feeding Instructions for BoardingHelpful guidelines on how to pack and label food for boarding stays:👉 https://www.barkclubco.com/post/pet-feeding-instructions-for-boarding-at-the-bark-club

• What’s Normal (and Not) After Boarding or DaycareLearn about common behaviors you may notice after your dog’s stay and when to be concerned:👉 https://www.barkclubco.com/post/after-dog-boarding-daycare-what-s-normal-what-s-not

• Can Dogs Get Sick After Daycare?Information on common daycare-related illnesses and what to do if you believe your dog may be feeling unwell:👉 https://www.barkclubco.com/post/can-my-dog-get-sick-after-doggy-daycare

These articles are great resources and are always available if you ever have questions or concerns.

Thank you for being part of The Bark Club family. We look forward to another amazing year with you and your pups! 🐾