Meet our fearless leader

Leigh Siegfried

Founding Opportunity Barks comes from my experience managing dog daycare, training centers, observing dogs for tens of thousands of hours, shelter behavior departments, training trainers, dog walking business, and a smartphone’s worth of dog and client caseload in my head from 20 years of immersive work. We know the journey with dogs is not all rainbows and unicorns. You may be challenged, overwhelmed, or confused- welcome to dog ownership. 🤣
Here’s the good news- our team is incredible at their craft, and we’re rooting for you. We’re here for the full journey and for you all to have a real taste of the magic which is the reason we all get dogs in the first place. Welcome home.
Leigh

Speaking 

Humane Society of the United States Conference, two-time speaker

Pennsylvania Federation of Humane Societies

Petfinder Adoptions Options Tour

Temple School of Law, Dog Fighting Panel

Animal Welfare Consulting

Animal Lifeline
Washington Animal Rescue League, Michael Vick dog seizure
Bucks County SPCA
Philly Paws
ACCT Philadelphia
Brookline Lab Rescue
TriState Weim Rescue
ACDRA Cattle Dog Rescue
ACCT Volunteer Work

PetFinder Adoptions Options Speaking Tour 

Miami, FL
Tucson, AZ
Chicago, IL
Evansville, IL
Sioux Falls, SD
Moundsville, WV
Madison, WI
Tampa, FL
New Castle, DE
Gulfport, MS
Lincoln, NE
San Juan, Puerto Rico

MEDIA

Dog Boarding for Reactive Dogs, Rover
Five Surprising Things Dogs are Afraid of, The Wildest
Training your Philly dog to be a great family companion, Philly Family
Have a Reactive Dog? Stores that Offer Shopping Experiences, The Wildest
Which Dog-Friendly Shops Let Your Dog Tag Along? Rover.com
Is Raising a Dog with someone like Raising a Kid Together? The Wildest
When is it Too Early to Get a Dog Together? The Wildest
Brave Mini-Dachshund Squares Up to Two Huge Dogs, Newsweek
Dog Owner Vows to 'Never' Leave Home Again After Video, Newsweek
What Your Dog Really Thinks When You Leave Them at DayCare, Newsweek
Dog Owner Shares 5 Signs to Tell If Your Dog Is Happy, Newsweek
What To Know About Elevated Dog Beds, Family Handyman
Dog has hilarious expression and 'Teefs of Guilt’,
Newsweek
Cute Clip of Dachshund Puppy Proving 'Dogs Can Smile’, Newsweek
Why is my dog shaking? Inverse
Owner Baffled by Labrador Sleeping With All Four Paws in the Air, Newsweek
Dog Collar vs. Harness, which is better?, Family Handyman Magazine
Dog's Impressive Howl Leaves Internet in Stitches, Newsweek
The Best Way to Maximize Your Dog’s Happiness, Newsweek
Does my Have Dog Anxiety?, Inverse
Dog Brothers Are in Sync Every Day, Newsweek
Puppy is Surprised by Owner who Adopted her Brother too, Newsweek
Puppy Goes from Cute to Chaos, Newsweek
Toddler Helps Golden Retriever Master Walking Down Stairs, Newsweek
Labrador Struggles to Contain His Excitement With Grandparents, Newsweek
Jealous Dog Slaps Owner for Cuddling Boyfriend, Newsweek
Zoomies explained, Rover.com
We Asked Chat GPT About Pet Care and Training, Yahoo
Judgemental Dachshund giving owner side eye delights internet, Newsweek
Watch adorable Golden Retriever Refusing to leave the park
, Newsweek
Internet Not Prepared When 'Clingy' Dog Is Let Off Lead, Newsweek
German Shepherd's Reaction to Postman Splits Views, Newsweek
The Link Between Zoomies and Dog Happiness, Rover.com
Dog Fakes a Bad Leg Until Owner Tells Her To 'Cut It Out',
Newsweek
Tears as German shepherd comforts a grieving dog after owner dies, Newsweek
Three-Legged Pyrenees Demands Spaghetti in Hilarious 'Tantrum, Newsweek
How we should grieve our Pets, Inverse
Tears as Senior Dog Struggles to Greet Dad Every Night After Work, Newsweek
'Needy' Golden Retriever Cuddling Pregnant Owner Melts Hearts, Newsweek
Is my Dog Stressed or Happy?, Inverse
Woman Blocks Great Pyrenees' Escape Attempt: 'Smackdown', Newsweek
Owner Rescues Dog Hanging In The Air After He 'Knocks Out' Groomer, Newsweek
‘Tough’ bulldog having a cat steal his food has the internet in hysterics, Newsweek
Lonely Golden Retriever Reaction Meeting New Puppy Melts Hearts, Newsweek
Can I feed my pet only dry food?, Inverse
How to make a dog and cat get along, Inverse
Pit Bull Treating 1st Stuffed Animal Like Baby Melts Hearts, Newsweek
Can Dogs Actually Feel Embarrassed?, Rover.com
Back to work, and pups are anxious, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Does your dog need swim lessons? The New York Times
Chestnut Hill Local
Live Chat, Philadelphia Inquirer
Socialization and Dog Parks, NorthWest Local
Dog Training Mistakes, Little Dog, Big Philly Blog
How to Stop your dog from Herding People, Dogtime Media

ON AIR/Camera Credits

The Philly Inquirer, New Puppy Training
PHL17 live demo on air
6ABC remote with Karen Rodgers
National Geographic “Dog Genius”, featuring Sweets
Still Here Movie, featuring Sweets
Fox29 News Philadelphia live demo on air
CBS3 live on air with Ukee Washington

Awards

American Dog Magazine, Trainer of the Year, 2011
Northern Virginia Magazine, Best Dog Behaviorist 2009
Penny Power, Best Dog Trainer, 2020 & 2021