Board & Train

The two-week program is designed for dogs needing foundational obedience, improved household manners, leash skills, and greater structure.

This option may be appropriate for dogs that need help with:

• Basic commands
• Pulling on the leash
• Jumping
• Door manners
• Recall foundations
• Place training
• General impulse control
• Mild confidence or socialization concerns

The three-week program provides additional time for strengthening obedience and practicing skills in more challenging environments.

This option may be appropriate for dogs that need:

• Stronger reliability around distractions
• Improved public behavior
• Greater off-site exposure
• More advanced leash skills
• Increased confidence
• Additional household structure
• Mild behavior modification

The four-week program is intended for dogs with more significant behavioral concerns or dogs requiring extensive repetition and real-world practice.

This option may be appropriate for dogs experiencing:

• Reactivity toward dogs or people
• Significant impulse-control concerns
• Territorial behavior
• Resource guarding
• Fear or insecurity
• Long-standing behavioral patterns
• Difficulty functioning in public environments

An evaluation is required before dogs are accepted into a behavioral Board and Train program.

Board and Train programs may include:

• Customized training plan
• Daily obedience training
• Leash training
• Household manners
• Exercise and enrichment
• Socialization and environmental exposure
• Public training sessions when appropriate
• Training equipment recommendations
• Progress updates
• Go-home training session
• Written instructions for maintaining commands and routines
• Follow-up support after the program

Specific inclusions may vary based on the selected program and the needs of the dog.

We understand that leaving your dog for training is a significant decision.

Owners receive regular updates throughout the program. These updates may include photos, videos, training notes, and information about the dog’s progress.

Updates are intended to help owners understand what their dog is learning and prepare them to continue the training once the dog returns home.

Owner participation is essential to maintaining the results of a Board and Train program.

At the end of the program, owners participate in a detailed go-home session. During this session, we demonstrate the dog’s commands, training equipment, daily structure, and handling techniques.

Owners will practice working with their dog under the trainer’s guidance and learn how to:

• Give commands clearly
• Reinforce desired behavior
• Correct unwanted behavior appropriately
• Use training equipment safely
• Maintain household rules
• Continue building reliability
• Prevent old habits from returning

Training does not end when your dog comes home. Consistency from every member of the household is necessary for lasting success.

Board and Train provides dogs with a strong training foundation, but long-term results depend on the owner’s willingness to maintain the program.

Owners must be prepared to:

• Follow the recommended training structure
• Practice commands regularly
• Maintain consistent household expectations
• Use equipment as instructed
• Provide appropriate exercise and enrichment
• Attend the go-home session
• Communicate concerns during follow-up support

Dogs may return to previous behaviors when training expectations are not consistently maintained.

Dogs must meet all health and vaccination requirements before entering the program.

Owners may be asked to provide documentation of:

• Rabies vaccination
• Distemper and parvovirus vaccination
• Bordetella vaccination
• Current flea and tick prevention
• Current veterinary care
• Any medications or medical conditions

Dogs showing signs of illness may not be accepted into the program.

Owners must provide accurate information regarding bite history, aggression, medical conditions, anxiety, and previous training. Failure to disclose behavioral or medical information may result in removal from the program.

Board and Train may be a good fit for owners who:

• Want professional help establishing a reliable training foundation
• Are struggling with leash manners or household behavior
• Need their dog exposed to consistent structure
• Want help preparing a dog for public environments
• Have limited time to establish initial training
• Are committed to maintaining the training after the program

Board and Train is not a replacement for owner involvement. It is an intensive training experience designed to give both the dog and owner a clearer path forward.