Take him to the brewery, the beach, the trail, and trust him off leash.
The Founders Program. Zack Barkley personally trains three dogs at a time. No rotating staff, no assembly line. This is the last trainer your dog will ever need.
You didn't get a dog to dread walks. You got him to add to your life. The beach on a Saturday, a beer on the patio, a trail with your people. Somewhere along the way, his behavior quietly took all of that away.
Your dog isn't stubborn, and he isn't broken. Nobody ever taught him what you actually want, in real life, not a training room. That's what we fix.
The Founders Program
Zack personally trains three dogs at a time. Pick the outcome you need. The white-glove experience is the same.
The White-Glove Standard
No add-ons. No upsells. This is what white-glove actually means.
Personally. Three dogs at a time, never handed off to a rotating staff.
Door-to-door pickup anywhere in the continental U.S. Airport pickup if he's flying in. Return fully coordinated.
We train in your world: your kitchen, your neighborhood, your coffee shop, then hand the system to your family.
Challenge coin, leather portfolio, custom leather collar & leash with your dog's name, travel tag, itinerary.
Weekly photos and videos plus a weekly call to review progress and answer every question.
A new baby, a move, a regression? You keep Zack's line. Plus one complimentary virtual tune-up every year.
[PLACEHOLDER] Worth every dollar. Zack flew our dog in, trained him, and flew him back a different animal. The in-home days made it stick with the whole family.
[PLACEHOLDER] Our dog used to lose it at every dog on the street. Now he holds a down-stay on the brewery patio while we finish a beer. I have my Saturdays back.
[PLACEHOLDER] He trained us as much as the dog. Straight answers, no fluff, and the results have held for a year. Best decision we've made as owners.
[PLACEHOLDER] We were terrified our reactive rescue was a lost cause. Ten weeks later he greets people calmly at the door. Life-changing.
[PLACEHOLDER] The weekly videos kept us in the loop the whole time. Came home to a dog that finally listens off leash at the beach.
[PLACEHOLDER] Zack picked our dog up door-to-door and handled everything. The most professional experience we've had with any trainer.
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Based in Wilmington
We're based on the coast and serve all of southeastern NC in person.
Not in Wilmington? Founders concierge travel picks your dog up door-to-door anywhere in the continental U.S. Airport pickup included if he's flying in.
Straight answers
Because Zack takes three dogs at a time and trains each one personally, in real life, not a training room. You're paying for the trainer, the exclusivity, and a system that holds for your dog's life. Financing is available, so ask on your call.
Yes. Three. That's the whole point. No rotating staff, no assembly line. Every dog gets Zack. It's why spots are limited and why the results actually last.
Yes. Concierge travel is included: door-to-door pickup anywhere in the continental U.S., airport pickup if your dog is flying in, and return travel fully coordinated for you.
Habits are built with reps and consistency a weekly visit can't deliver. Your dog trains all day, every day. Then we spend two full days integrating everything back into your home, your family, and your routines.
That's the promise. Founders includes lifetime concierge coaching and a free annual tune-up. When life changes, a baby, a move, a new dog, you have Zack's line, for good.
Yes. Ask about financing on your free call so that cost isn't the reason your dog's behavior keeps getting worse and harder to fix.
Three dogs at a time. That's it.
Tell us about your dog. We'll tell you straight what he needs, and whether the Founders Program is the right fit.
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Before-and-afters, real Wilmington dogs, and the day-to-day of the program.