Bark After Dark @ AKC's Museum of the Dog: Back-to-School Edition

Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play!
Bark After Dark is our new after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town.

But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event.
All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.

Special for September 19: Back to School!
Tricks training is a great way to exercise your dog’s mind and body without a lot of space or a big time commitment. Learn building-block skills needed to teach adorable behaviors and give humans lots of fun ideas for new ways to challenge their dogs! No prior tricks training required!
There will be two training sessions, one at 6:15pm and one at 7:00pm. Please select which hour during the time of ticket purchase/registration.
AKC Museum of the Dog Members, at the Individual level and above that register and attend this Bark After Dark will have a chance to enter their dog to be picked as a demonstration dog during the program. Not a Member? Join today! Demo dogs should not have any serious behavioral concerns and should be comfortable working with a new person in a busy environment. Please bring your dog’s favorite treats and a favorite toy in case you are selected. A brief questionnaire will follow so we can learn more about your dog before the presentation.
About our Presenter:
Anna Ostroff, CPDT-KA, SFTD-CPT, FFCP, AKC CGC, CTDI, SA PRO™
Anna has been working with dogs for over a decade. She began in rescue, consulting on behavior cases and serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Mighty Mutts. Before joining Paws For Thought, Anna worked for 7 years at School For the Dogs in NYC as a Behavior Therapy Trainer and the Group Class Manager. She is also a Mentor Trainer for students at CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. Anna’s heart lies with dogs with behavior concerns. She strives to empower both dogs and their guardians through patience, empathy, and effective communication. Anna is a trainer who has personal experience living with and loving dogs with behavior challenges, including dogs with dog reactivity, stranger danger, severe resource guarding, and urban anxiety. Her mix of professional and personal experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges that are present when caring for a dog with behavior concerns. Anna specializes in fear based anxiety and aggression, separation anxiety, and also has a love for tricks training. Anna uses positive reinforcement-based methods and science-based training techniques to help reduce fear, anxiety and stress in dogs, and works to give both humans and dogs the tools they need to effectively communicate.
Company Bio:
Paws for Thought Dog Training offers in-home and virtual private training as well as group classes. From teaching puppies to thrive in the city’s vibrant atmosphere to helping fearful dogs gain confidence and reduce aggression, our certified and credentialed trainers empower clients to cultivate happier, more fulfilling relationships with their dogs. We service Manhattan below 96th Street and Jersey City/Hoboken. www.pawsforthoughttraining.com
This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.
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