Services
Board & Train
Our Board & Train program covers every aspect and level of training. We work with you to develop a custom program tailored to your lifestyle and your dogs individual needs and temperament.
We specialize in low-level, communication style e-collar conditioning. Our state-of-the-art training approach enables owners to have a fully off-leash reliable dog indoors and outdoors, as well as relaxed, stress-free walks. No more bribing, begging, or losing your cool; just dependable training, a great relationship, and a dog you can enjoy anywhere. We pride ourselves on boutique-style, specialized, one-on-one training. By keeping the volume of dogs we work with limited, it enables us to devote more quality time and attention to each dog. This allows us to develop a unique game plan for each dog, and their particular needs, which of course equals the very best results possible.
Your dog will learn to remain engaged with their handler, loose leash walking, leash manners, house manners, crate manners, potty on command, socialization, recall, car manners, dog friendly establishment manners, group class manners, group play manners, individual play manners, treadmill exercise, confidence building, emotional regulation, meditation, off-leash heeling, duration place work, impulse control, emotional and mental maturity, some fancy footwork if time allows, and more.
We offer a limited number of Board & Train programs per year due to their intensive nature. We pride ourselves on our program being extremely client-oriented. We keep you updated frequently with photos and videos of your dog during their stay with us, and include extensive transfer training in all of our programs so that you can learn to do what we can with your dog. This helps ensure that your dog will retain their training for years to come after their Board & Train.
Many well-tempered pet dogs reach their training goals with this program. Clients who have more difficult dogs, or dogs who present additional behavioral challenges upon arrival, may require another 3-6 lessons and/or additional weeks of Board & Train. We rarely come across cases that cannot achieve our total transformation within that time frame/program. If you desire more advanced training, such as therapy or service work, you will likely need to continue with additional lessons and/or board and trains throughout the life of your dog.
Please keep in mind that we do offer no-interest payment plans through Affirm if you are unable to pay the cost of your training program in full upon booking.
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Benefits
These Programs Include
Free Lessons
1 free 1 hour transfer training lesson per week of Board & Train purchased.
Transport
We provide transport to and from Board & Train on a case by case basis.
Grooming
We include complimentary bathing and nail trims as needed during your dog’s stay and at go home.
If your dog needs handling/grooming desensitization or additional grooming, we will work with you on this at an additional cost to be determined by your dog’s difficulties and your needs. If your dog soils themselves during their program, or your dog needs grooming at the start of their program, this will accrue an additional fee.
Free-For-Life Group Training
Upon graduation, you and your dog will be enrolled into our group training program, which includes free group training classes for the life of your dog.
Discounts
After graduation you will be eligible for all future services to be discounted. You and your trainer will discuss the discount you will receive based on your dog’s training needs.
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Affordable Options
Per Week Of Board & Train
$1,499
Pricing discounted when 3+ weeks of board and train are purchased
Behavior Modification
Pricing Estimate for extremely reactive/dangerous or difficult dogs available with consultation based on your dog’s difficulties/needs.
Discounts
Additional discounts available for repeat clients. Call for seasonal discounts, military discounts, student discounts, first responder discounts.
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Prerequisite Programs
We will suggest or require certain pre-requisite programs based on your dog’s current skill level and your handling skills before we take your dog in for Board & Train.
Orientation Lesson
AND/OR
3-6 Private Lessons
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Recommended Training Tools
We highly recommend that all of our Board & Train clients purchase and utilize the prong collar, e-collar, place training cot, and 4ft biothane leash. We encourage purchasing the rest of these tools on our list.
E-Collar
$220
Prong Collar
$35
Good Dog Baby Biothane 4ft Leash
$45
Easy Clip Ecollar Accessory Strap
$25
15-30 ft Long Line Leash
$20
Leash Tab
$10
Place Training Cot
$30
“The Good Dog Way: Love Them By Leading Them” (All Volumes Available)
$20
Petfooled (Amazon Prime Documentary)
$1.99
Crash Tested Crate For Car Travel
$300-$1500