About Beyond Bark
Helping pet care businesses scale safely.
About
Helping pet care businesses scale safely.
I’m Rachel Bowers—a firefighter, first responder, pet CPR and first aid instructor, and founder of Beyond Bark.
I spent 15 years growing Brooklyn Bark from a one-person operation into a seven-figure pet care company with nearly 50 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.
What people are saying:
“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