About Us
Mapleton Bark is truly the culmination of a life long obsession with animals and their welfare. Taking that passion and turning it into a profession lead owner Lindsay Cook to become certified (ABCDT) in positive reinforcement training and behaviour modification in 2008. Working initially for training center Bold Canine in Erin, Ontario, a relocation made self employment the logical next step. With continuing education courses completed in rehabilitation and fear issues, Lindsay was better prepared to help the dogs that truly had her heart.
Though a significant break due to life circumstances was needed, the Drayton community was ready and waiting with a space and the support of the Upper Grand District School Board, who allowed for the use of their space for group classes, and the students who attend them. With the life spin that we were thrown early 2020, it seemed like as good a time as any to refocus efforts on creating the long dreamt of Mapleton Bark.
It has been a big year! 2020 has seen Lindsay's efforts of the past 18 months pay off earning certifications as both a Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist (CMFT), and Canine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner. Next up is to write the CCPDT's Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) exam.
Lindsay truly believes in developing a mutual understanding between you and your dog, and that caring for an animal in your home is as much about responsibility and respect as it is about love.
Though a significant break due to life circumstances was needed, the Drayton community was ready and waiting with a space and the support of the Upper Grand District School Board, who allowed for the use of their space for group classes, and the students who attend them. With the life spin that we were thrown early 2020, it seemed like as good a time as any to refocus efforts on creating the long dreamt of Mapleton Bark.
It has been a big year! 2020 has seen Lindsay's efforts of the past 18 months pay off earning certifications as both a Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist (CMFT), and Canine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner. Next up is to write the CCPDT's Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) exam.
Lindsay truly believes in developing a mutual understanding between you and your dog, and that caring for an animal in your home is as much about responsibility and respect as it is about love.
The inspiration...
Riley The beautiful girl who started it all for me. Rescued from a rural pound in Ohio the day before she was due to be euthanized, this girl came to me full of both emotional and physical scars. We experienced a lot of life together, and because of her I went back to school to specialize in rehabilitating fearful and abused dogs. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her, and feel so grateful for everything she taught me. |
Jackson Rescued from living as a stray in a dump, this boy had never known human kindness, life indoors, or how to do anything but survive. His soft heart matched his eyes, and when he came into our home as a foster we knew he was home to stay. He was probably the most gentle soul I have ever met. |
Boomer Boomer joined the Mapleton Bark team from Moscow, Russia in 2019 as our Head Coach and Quality Control Manager (treat and toy division), and is currently working towards his dreams in upper management. |
Maze The Amazing Mango (Maze) joined the Mapleton Bark family in February 2020 from Moscow, Russia as our very own Adventure Guide and Activity Coordinator. |
Riggs This sweet boy came into our home as a foster in October 2020 and quickly showed us that he had chosen us as his forever family in no uncertain terms. He is currently apprenticing in the Enrichment Division. |