Learn to train proactively
learn
to train proactively

Bark 4 Joy Dog Training strives to provide high-quality training to new puppy owners and individuals seeking service dog or animal assisted intervention services through cutting-edge programs and proactive training methods.

Our Story

Bark 4 Joy was founded in 2018 as Madie's hobby while she was attending Carroll College. In graduate school, Madie realized that training and owning a business was exactly what she wanted to do. In 2021, Bark 4 Joy became an LLC. All together, the Bark 4 Joy team has 20+ years of experience.
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Slowly, Madie has been growing the team to include additional trainers with incredible expertise in other areas of training. Each trainer at Bark 4 Joy has one goal in mind: Help the client achieve their training goals.
Our values

Meet The Team

Madie Brustkern
CEO & Founder

B.A. in Anthrozoology
M.S. in Animal Science
Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Certified Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS)
Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator
Fear Free Certified Professional
Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI)
AKC CGC Evaluator
Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
5 years of professional dog training experience
Professional Member with Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Visiting Professor of Anthrozoology Carroll College

Kailey Passon
Board and Train Trainer
B.A. in Anthrozoololgy
AKC CGC Evaluator
Blaine County 4H Instructor
Pet First Aid and CPR Certified
Owner of Hi-Line Canine
4 years of professional dog training experince

Trish Brustkern
Office assistant
Proficient in PowerPoint
Fast on her feet
Professional Backyard Frisbee Catcher

Sherman Brustkern
Field Worker
Assists with training sessions
Certified Good Boy
Will sit on sofa for treats