OUR APPROACH

Teach the things that matter

We recognize that everyone has a unique journey with their dog. We provide training programs for a large spectrum of needs, and our passionate team ensures that every dog and their human’s individual needs are met, regardless of where they are in their journey.

Research-based methods for whatever your dog throws at you

We are Vet-recommended, integrative trainers that borrow from the world of ethology and neuroscience and offer a flexible relationship-based approach to training using body language, food, play, hand signals, words, movement, hands-on touch, and equipment to communicate with and guide the dog.
We are big on integrating play into training, teaching chill to find the “off switch,” functional training for real life, and teaching people how to biologically fulfill their pups (hint = Farm Dog). We have compassion for the unique needs of dog-handler teams and offer a tailored, education-based approach.

THE MAGICAL DOG FAIRIES

Meet your dog training dream team

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Leigh Siegfried

FOUNDER
Hi, Leigh here. Opportunity Barks, born in 2003, has become an award-winning dog training business that has helped thousands of dog owners. My superpower is helping people ”get” their dogs. I’m here to teach you to do the work that matters to build a life you love with your dog.
Moments when people connect, and dogs are gotten by their owners, are my soul food. My life with dogs is my resume, learn more about me here.💋 🐺

Britt

CLASS & LESSON
PROGRAM MANAGER
Ashlee

DAY TRAINING
Oli

DAY TRAINING
Katie

BOARDING SCHOOL
Emily

BOARDING SCHOOL
Pam

BOARDING SCHOOL
Rachel

FARM DOG PROGRAM MANAGER
Chelsea

FARM DOG
Kate

FARM DOG
Samantha

FARM DOG

This ain’t our first rodeo. We spend hours a day observing, teaching, and learning from the dogs we get to call students. Together we have over 40 years of combined experience, working with thousands of humans and dogs since we began in 2003- companion, stray, purebred, rescue, mutt, street dog, puppy mill, fighting ring busts, feral, wolf hybrid- and a few horses. Our team is really committed to two things: bringing humanity to the dog training experience and results. As good as we are with dogs, we know that an educated and empowered human is our end game. And a life you love with your dog is pretty high up there too. 🧚