Nicola Barham

About me

First name

Nicola

Last name

Barham

Summary

Nicola (Nicky) is the co-owner of Carolark The Canine Learning Centre, located in Kanata, Ontario.

In addition to her certification as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), Nicky has extensive experience in the dog show arena, having shown dogs in local, regional, and national shows, as well as at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show in England. With experience in dog obedience and agility training, she is committed to using positive methods of education.

Nicky enjoys working with both people and animals. As a long-time foster parent with extensive behavior training, Nicky is experienced in teaching skills to children and adults in many situations. She believes that the scientific approach of clicker training is the key to establishing a true partnership between humans and their animal friends, and is an essential component of responsible pet ownership.

Bio

Growing up as an only child in a small town in England, Nicky’s affinity for animals began very early in her life. She rescued and rehabilitated many species, including snakes, rabbits, cats, dogs, and horses. Although Nicky’s enthusiasm was not always shared by her parents, her policy was, and continues to be, that "there is always room for one more."

Accompanied by her husband, two dogs, and a parrot, Nicky moved to Canada in the early '80s. Their family soon expanded to include three children and a variety of pets. Over the years Nicky has housed and rehabilitated both wild animals and unwanted pets, many with severe emotional, behavioral, and health issues.

With a diploma in child psychology, Nicky moved into the field of child welfare. The Barham home has welcomed numerous foster children over the past 18 years. Nicky enjoys the challenge of teaching children of various ages and from diverse backgrounds how to handle, care for, and love the animals in their home. Her skills as a parent and trainer have combined with her love of children and animals to create a tranquil and therapeutic setting on their farm.

Instrumental in bringing a Pony Club to West Carleton, Nicky spent several years in the position of District Commissioner, and competed at various horse shows as well. For the past 12 years, as manager/owner of Haytor Stables, she has boarded horses and facilitated riding lessons.

The current menagerie includes five dogs, four cats, two pigmy goats, five  horses, a rabbit, and several chickens.

Nicky’s passion lies in helping others discover the joy of training their dogs to be true members of their families.

Services offered

Carolark offers clients a wide range of dog training services including group classes, in-home consultations, 'Canine Good Citizen' testing  and training programs for individuals and families with dogs of all ages from puppies through to senior dogs, and recent adoptions. Nicky’s style of in-home training is ideal for one-on–one interaction, troubleshooting, and building a tailored program for your pet.

Contact information

Street

600 Eagleson Road

City

Kanata

State/Province

ONTARIO K2M 1H4

Country

Canada

Phone number

613-591-3277

Website

www.carolark.com

Facility & Location Information

Directions

Carolark -The Canine Learning Centre

600 Eagleson Road
Ottawa, ON Canada

Driving directions
From highway #417 take Eagleson Road south to Carolark - The Canine Learning Centre, #600 Eagleson Road.
(on the right immediately after Kelly Funeral Home—in same building as Habib Custom Woodwork and Lambden Window and Door)

From highway #401, take highway #416 north to end then west on #417. Follow directions above.

Map

Hotels & Lodging

Ottawa International Airport
Airport shuttle service - 613-721-1404

Comfort Inn Ottawa-Kanata
222 Hearst Way
Kanata,Ontario
613-592-2200

(one block south of #417, take Eagleson exit south, over the #417, turn right at the lights and right again onto Hearst Way, past Colonial Furniture.)

To Carolark: right on Eagleson Road, continue south about 3.5 km to #600 on the right immediately after Kelly Funeral Home (in the same building as Habib Custom Woodwork and Lambden Window and Door)

Best Western Barons Hotel
3700 Richmond Road
Nepean, Ontario
613-828-2741

(from #401 – Kingston, Cornwall, U.S. – take #416 north to Acres Road exit, to Richmond Road south through the third traffic light and turn left directly into hotel parking lot.)

(From Montreal, take #417 west, exit Richmond Road/Bayshore exit, take Richmond Road south, through fifth traffic light and left directly into hotel parking lot.)

To Carolark: left out of parking lot, continue on Hazeldean Road to Eagleson Road, turn left. Continue on Eagleson to #600 (on the right immediately after Kelly Funeral Home—same building as Habib Custom Woodwork and Lambden Window and Door)

Veterinarians Nearby

Bridlewood Animal Hospital
701 Eagleson Road,
Kanata (Ottawa), Ontario
613-599-6447

History

Member for

1 year 29 weeks