Board and train · 5 months and up
Board and Train
Board and train gives your dog focused practice every day, in a real home, with one trainer. Your dog stays with that trainer and their own dogs, not in a kennel. Then we teach you everything, so the new skills keep working when your dog comes home.
- Format
- Board and train
- Ages
- 5 months and up
- Length
- 2 or 3 weeks, plus 3 handover lessons
- From
- $2,400 for 2 weeks, handover lessons included
Great for
- Busy families who want a strong head start
- Teen dogs with lots of energy and few manners
- Owners about to travel who want time used well
- Dogs who need a reset on leash walking and recall
What your dog learns
- Loose-leash walking in busy places
- Recall on a long line in open spaces
- Sit, down and place with real distractions
- Calm crate and settle routines
- Polite greetings at the door
How it runs
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1
Before: Meet and plan
A free 30-minute meet at the school so your dog and trainer can get to know each other.
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2
During: Daily training and updates
Two to three short sessions a day, plus walks and rest. You get photos and video clips every day.
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3
After: Three handover lessons
We teach you the cues, the timing and the plan, at home and on your walk route.
Prices
Before HST. No booking fees.
- Board and train, 2 weeks Includes 3 handover lessons $2,400
- Board and train, 3 weeks Includes 3 handover lessons $3,300
- Extra follow-up lesson After the handover lessons $110
Always included
- Your dog lives in the trainer's home, not a kennel
- Daily photo and video updates
- Three handover lessons for the whole family
- A written plan and 30 days of email support
An honest note
Board and train is not a fix for serious fear or aggression. Those dogs do better learning in their own world with their own people. We will point you to the Reactive Dog Program if that fits better.
From Board and Train families
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"The daily videos were the best part of our trip. Maple came home walking nicely and Owen spent three lessons teaching us, which is the part that made it stick."
Tom and Elise R. with Maple, 1-year-old goldendoodle
Questions about Board and Train
Will my dog forget me?
No. Dogs settle in quickly and are always thrilled to see their people. The handover lessons make sure your dog listens to you, not just the trainer.
How many dogs does the trainer take at once?
Two board and train dogs at most, so every dog gets real attention.
Other programs
Is Board and Train right for your dog?
Answer a few quick questions and we will confirm the fit, suggest a start time and send you everything you need to know. A real trainer replies within one business day.