Our mission is to provide excellent, affordable positive pet dog training in clients' homes, and in group class environments. This training will improve the lives of people and their dogs, and strengthen the bonds they share.

Hooked on dogs was started by Barbara Darrow in late 2008, and was borne of years of experience competing and training in various dog sports.

In her years of training dogs for athletic activities, Barbara has found that the best results are only achieved through positive training techniques. Motivating the dogs to learn and to love the game creates an exceptional performance, and lots of fun for both the dog and the handler.

She believes that using positive training methods will develop each dog to his maximum potential, whether the goal is a loving, well-balanced, well-behaved pet, or a canine athlete.

Barbara, her husband Ralph, and their first Border Collie, Einstein, were introduced to flyball in 2002. Flyball is an exciting, fast paced dog relay drag race. She eventually became the President and Training Director for Strike Force Flyball Racing Club of Redding, CA.  Visit www.strikeforceflyball.com. Barbara retired from Strike Force in 2011.

In 2003 Barbara founded Shasta Splash Dogs Dock Jumping Club, also of Redding, CA. Dock jumping involves a dog racing down a 40' dock and long jumping for distance into a pool or lake. She was the Trainer for Shasta Splash Dogs, but retired in 2011. Visit www.shastasplash.com.

Barbara has also been a Pet Partner for Prescription Pets with her Therapy Dog, Gypsy.

In addition to flyball and dock jumping, Barbara and Ralph have been involved to varying degrees with herding, agility, Frisbee dog, and canine freestyle dance.

Barbara and Ralph expanded their business to include a small home-style dog boarding and daycare service in Spring of 2012. Amenities include a dedicated family room/sleeping area, swim time in the in-ground pool, swimming lessons for guest dogs, supervised play, large clean exercise yards, snuggle time and more. Guest dogs drift off to sleep listening to classical music selected specifically for its calming effects on dogs. For additional information visit www.hookedondogsboarding.com.