Welcome to the social media platform for the method that’s changing lives.

Community Kickoff: January 1

What Makes Us Different

A Community of Peers

A home for those living with invisible wounds, parents, guardians, and friends assisting loved ones.

Specialized Groups & Forums

Join groups for addiction, trauma, disorder-types, or dog training. Connect where it matters most.

Familiarity of Social Media Tools

Likes, comments, and discussions work just like the platforms you already know, but with purpose.

Live Training & Seminars

Interactive sessions that bring together experts, handlers, and peers to learn in real time.

Purpose Instead of Scrolling

Replace mindless scrolling with mindful progress. Every login helps you grow, share, or heal.

Dogs

Well…Because everything’s better when dogs are involved.

Coming Soon

Meet Astro

Trained in everything there is to know about the BARC Method. Astro is your friendly, always-there guide who connects dog training, emotional healing, and behavior change.

Being a member of the BARC Community is free…and it will FOREVER be free.

But if you want your own personal guide, dog-training helper, planner, motivator, as well as all of these features, becoming a member of Astro’s pack might be for you!

Everything an Astro Member Receives

Astro membership is not open yet. Coming soon.

My Journey

Walk through the BARC Method’s phases in this comprehensive, step-by-step, and at your own pace online course.

My Journal

Reflect, write, and track growth through your personal and secure online journal.

My Dog Records

Training logs, vet visits, command trackers, and more...

3 T’s Tracker

Teach → Train → Test progress to master each behavior.

Templates

Hundreds of examples, guides, and structured worksheets.

Weekly Planner

Plan actions, triggers, routines, and track weekly wins.

24/7 Access

Astro, your notes, and plans are available anytime.

Privacy

Your data stays private, protected, and never shared.

What the BARC Method Is, Isn’t, and Why It Works

What It Is

The BARC Method (Blended Approach for Renewal and Change) combines in-home dog training with cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and personal development.

What It Isn’t

It’s not a quick fix or rigid program. There’s no shaming or deadlines. Just like life and just like dog training, the BARC Method doesn't promote a "one solution fits all" approach.

Why It Works

Dogs ground us in the present. Structure builds stability. Reflection builds awareness. Over time, the BARC Method helps you create personal agency and self-confidence by mirroring your dog training concepts with your own personal thoughts.

Ready to join a community with purpose?

Join the BARC Community

Community Kickoff: January 1