Board & Train Program
The Board & Train is done in the trainers home and only dogs in training or graduates of our program are allowed on the property to help ensure a safe and stress-free environment.
Your dog will learn 10 Obedience Commands on/off leash.
They will also learn basic manners and we can address a wide range of behavioral issues.
During both our three and four week program your dog will learn 10 Obedience Commands on and off leash. We will also address any behavior modification discussed with the trainer during enrollment. In addition to that your dog will learn basic manners such as, no jumping/counter-surfing, no barking, loose leash walking, kennel manners etc.
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When you drop off your dog, you will receive of binder of information to teach you what your dog will learn while they are at their Board & Train. On your dog’s last week of training we will begin your “Graduation Lessons". These are private lessons with your trainer. During this time we will review your training binder, you will practice your dog’s obedience commands and we will create a custom "90-Day Protocol" for you to help ensure your success at home. Each lessons is approximately 1-1.5 hours long. Every dog and family learns at a different pace so we do not have a set number of graduation lessons, on average it will be about 5 lessons. Some families are done in four while others need a few extra. We are happy to schedule as many as you need so you feel happy and confident with your dogs training! Your dog will stay with us for their Board & Train until your last "Graduation Lesson" is complete, this way you are not bringing your dog home until you feel confident with the training and are ready to begin using their training at home.
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Finally, you are gifted three free follow up lessons to be used 30, 60 and 90 days into your "90-Day Protocol". These lessons allow you to check in with your trainer and make sure everything is going smoothly. If things are going great, still use your lessons! We can then use these lessons to continue to advance your dog’s training or discuss ways to begin lightening up on your homework and easing more freedom into your pup’s life! I understand that life gets busy and it is not always easy to make time to come back and check in- but I will say I have never had a client use all three of their follow up lessons and not be successful! So if you can make it back for your follow ups, we highly recommend it!
Would my dog do best with a three or four week program?
Three Week Program-
Our Three Week Board & Train is the perfect fit for most dogs! This program is ideal for dogs needing basic obedience and who have little to no behavioral issues. Behavioral issues that can be addressed during this program would be things like, jumping, counter surfing, barking, getting into things they shouldn’t, slight leash reactivity, etc. Dog who are be showing signs that they are starting to have more severe issues like intense leash reactivity, kennel anxiety, separation anxiety, or aggression may be eligible for this program but that is dependent on the intensity level of these issues. It is at your trainer’s discretion to decide if your dog’s specific behaviors can be resolved with the three week program or if they may need more help.
Four Week Program-
This program is for dogs who may need a little more time to get to the best version of themselve. In addition to the 10 obedience commands and basic manners, we are also able to address more severe behavioral issues. Having more time with your dog allows us to get to the “root” of the behavioral issue and provide more than just a surface level/ temporary solution. Issues that would need a Four Week Program would be things like separation anxiety, severe kennel anxiety, severe reactivity, and any form of aggression (dog/human/fear/resource etc). Additionally, this course is for the dogs who have high generalized anxiety or are just very fearful/nervous. This extra week allows me to move really slowly with your dog to give them time to warm up and get comfortable! Finally, sometimes owners choose this course because it allows me to “proof” your dog’s training for you a little bit more before sending them home. If you are concerned about being able to put in the work with your dog after graduation this gives you a little head start. Please note though that for any dog and any program to be successful you must still be sure to do your best to stick with your homework plan custom made for you by your trainer.
Note: Failing to disclose any severe behavioral issues in attempt to get the shorter program will result in immediate action at the discretion of the trainer. Dogs may be sent home with the chance to reschedule as a four week, or trainer may choose to continue but will void any guarantees of commands/behavior modification (as without knowledge of behavioral issue time was not allotted correctly in order to address everything in the appropriate order)
Whats included and whats the cost?
Course includes-
Training
Daycare/Boarding
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar
Ecollar Technologies Educator Mico/Mini
Place Cot from 4Legs4Pets
Graduation Lessons
Three "Follow Up Lessons" (to be used 30, 60 and 90 days post-graduation)
Three Week Program
$3600
Four Week Program
$4600
If you have any questions about this course or if you would like to get on the waitlist we would be happy to chat!
You can send us an email or call and leave a voicemail for a call back!
Please Note: Dogs are required to be up-to-date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella Vaccines as well as have a negative fecal within the last year