Earn a Bachelor of Barks with Training at The Bark

College life in a city like Knoxville is all about learning, growing, and achieving big goals. At The Bark, we believe dogs deserve the same opportunity. While University of Tennessee students are working toward their degrees, their pups can be earning a Bachelor of Barks with our training programs

Learning While Playing

Train & Play combines the best of both worlds: daycare fun with structured learning sessions. Your dog will enjoy time in supervised playgroups, then head into one-on-one training blocks with our professional, positive-only trainers. This format allows dogs to burn energy, stay social, and practice important skills all in the same day.

Skills That Last Beyond Campus

Just like students learn skills that serve them well after graduation, dogs in training pick up life lessons that make everyday living easier. Train & Play sessions focus on practical obedience cues like “sit,” “down,” and “come,” plus problem-solving for common challenges like jumping, pulling on leash, or struggling with focus. Over time, pups advance through levels of learning—earning their stripes on the way to a true Bachelor of Barks.

Flexible for Busy Student Schedules

We know student life can be hectic, with classes, labs, study groups, and game days all competing for time. Train & Play makes it easy to give your pup what they need without adding extra stress. Drop off your dog for daycare, and we’ll handle the training while you’re on campus. You’ll pick up a tired, happy, and smarter pup at the end of the day.

Graduate Together

As UT students cross the stage for their degrees, their dogs can graduate too—walking away from The Bark with confidence, skills, and better manners. It’s not just daycare, and it’s not just training—it’s the perfect balance of learning and fun for Knoxville’s college dogs.

Ready to enroll your pup? Schedule a Train & Play session today and let them start working toward their very own Bachelor of Barks.