BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
BOARD & TRAIN
Hands-on professional training ◆ Trusted boarding care ◆ Trainer's home
Life is hectic. Your time is precious. I know you love your puppy or dog, but I bet you're not interested in becoming a part-time dog trainer. I get it. Leave some of the initial heavy lifting to a certified professional dog trainer so you can confidently check off "start training" from your to-do list.
During a board & train program, I teach your puppy, adolescent, or adult dog foundations for basic manners. Your puppy or dog will live with me in my home, receive dedicated care as the only guest, learn specific skills, and enjoy unlimited cuddles and smooches. Program specifics are tailored to your goals and the length of the stay. Examples are:
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Sit
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Down
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Stay
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Hand targeting
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Leave it
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Settling on a bed or mat
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Coming when called
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Beginning leash walking skills
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Reducing jumping to greet
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Socialization outings for young puppies
Board & train programs are for teaching foundations to help jump start your training goals. Ongoing management and training efforts in your own environment remain essential after any board & train program.
HOW IT WORKS
Eligibility
✔︎ Must happily interact with me
✔︎ Must not struggle with anxiety, reactivity, or aggression in any context
✔︎ Must be comfortable in a crate, exercise pen, or gated-off area
✔︎ Must be comfortable being left alone for at least 2 hours
✔︎ Additional requirements determined on a case-by-case basis
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Board & Train Assessment
After you complete the request form below, I'll get in touch about booking the one-hour board & train assessment at my home (located in 60646). During this meeting, your puppy or dog will have an opportunity to build positive associations with me while you and I discuss your goals, my recommendations for the program, and any special boarding care needs. We'll decide together if it's a good fit, and if so, book the board & train program!
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Board & Train Program
Your puppy or dog will live with me in my home, be cared for like family, and have a blast while learning. Each program includes structured training sessions, informal training in everyday life, play and games, enrichment opportunities, fenced-in yard, and unlimited cuddles and smooches. I'll send regular updates with photos or videos throughout the program.
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Transfer Session
When you pick up your puppy or dog on the last day of the program, I'll hand off the new skills to you and teach you how to maintain the behaviors going forward. You'll also get written and/or video instructions. This transfer session at pick-up is approximately 45 minutes.
PRICING
Board & Train Assessment
Approximately one hour at my home
$150
Board & Train Programs
Transfer session at pick-up included
Minimum 14 days if goals include walking skills
Minimum 10 days otherwise
Starting from
$275 per day
Additional fees may apply for some training
Board & train programs are not for dogs who are afraid of unfamiliar people or environments, or are struggling with anxiety, reactivity, or aggression in any context. A behavior consultation is the appropriate service for those dogs.