About Beyond Bark

Helping pet care businesses scale safely.

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About

Helping pet care businesses scale safely.

I’m Rachel Bowers, founder of Brooklyn Bark and Beyond Bark, pet CPR and first aid instructor, and a volunteer firefighter.

I spent 15 years growing Brooklyn Bark from a one-person operation into a seven-figure pet care company with more than 45 employees. Along the way, I developed pet CPR and first aid classes for doggy daycares, trainers, dog walkers, and other pet care professionals.

Running a business and responding to emergencies taught me how much depends on preparation, clear communication, and a team that knows what to do when it matters.

Today, Beyond Bark brings that experience together through safety audits, hands-on training, and practical operating systems. I help pet care businesses build confident teams, deliver consistent care, and grow without every decision depending on the owner.

Safety is a system. Let’s build one that grows with your business.

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What people are saying:

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“I had a scary moment last night

when after giving my dogs each a large chunk of a food roll, Whiskey tried to swallow too big of a piece and started choking and screaming!

I was able to get my hand far enough to break up / move the piece coupled with lifting his hind legs up with a few abdominal thrusts and he seems to be able to swallow it and he was OK.

I know I didn't do everything I was taught at my CPR/First Aid course, as in the moment instincts just took over, but thankfully,l I was able to help him. I have a few scars, swelling on my hand but is well worth it to save the big Whiskey. Now he needs to learn to chew a bit more before he swallows.”

— Jason Cohen, Canine

Cohen Training