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Board & Train Programs

Immersive training for real-world results, without the stress on your schedule.

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Designed for Lasting Behavior Change

Our Board & Train programs provide structured, consistent training in a real-life environment. Your dog lives with us while we build obedience, manners, and calm behavior around everyday distractions.

This program is ideal for:

  • Busy owners who want professional, hands-on training
  • Dogs who need consistent structure and accountability
  • Families looking for reliable obedience foundations
  • Owners who want a clear path toward off-leash reliability
⚠️ All new dogs must complete an evaluation before starting.

4-Week Board & Train Program

Foundation obedience, structure, and real-world reliability. Our 4-week immersive program builds strong on-leash obedience and improved behavior through daily, structured training.

  • Loose leash walking
  • Sit and down commands
  • Park It” (place command on bed or mat)
  • Polite waiting at doors and thresholds (no bolting)
  • On-leash recall
  • Calm behavior around distractions
  • Improved impulse control in everyday environments
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Behavioral Issues We Address

We work with common behavior challenges, including:

  • Excessive barking
  • Jumping
  • Bolting through doors
  • Counter surfing
  • Impulse control issues
  • Aggression (must be approved through trainer evaluation prior to enrollment)
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Off-Leash & Continuing Education Options

After completing the 4-week Board & Train, dogs may advance into off-leash reliability and higher-level obedience through:

  • Additional Board & Train programs
  • Private training sessions
  • Continuing Education programs
  • E-Collar training pathways

This creates a clear progression path rather than a one-and-done experience.

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Refresher & Vacation Training

Already trained with us before? We offer shorter Board & Train stays for:

  • Refresher training
  • Tune-ups for previously trained dogs
  • Vacation stays that include ongoing training
  • Maintaining structure while you’re away
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Evaluation & Readiness Requirements

RequirementDetails
Behavioral EvaluationRequired before starting any private training program
VaccinationsRabies (1 or 3 yr), DAPP/DAHPP, Bordetella (6 mo)
Equipment6 ft leash, training collar (flat/prong/choke), soft treats

⚠️ Completion of an Alert K-9 program does not guarantee boarding/daycare eligibility.

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