A Board & Train you can trust.

It's not easy finding a transparent, qualified positive reinforcement Board & Train experience. After careful planning, I am now adding a force-free Board & Train option to my services. 
What to Expect:
Your dog will attend my usual low-stress boarding & daycare routine of small, supervised playgroup and enrichment activities in my home, but will be pulled for one-on-one training sessions and/or fieldtrips 2-4 times daily.
I never use force, pain or aversive tools or methods to modify behavior. Your dog will not be put in shock collars, prong/choke collars, or receive physical "corrections" or intimidation.
Every dog is treated as an individual, taking your goals and their preferences, history and unique characteristics into consideration to create a fully customized training plan.
Owner involvement is important. During this program, you will receive frequent updates and progress reports. You will have multiple opportunities to visit and observe your dog's training during their stay.
Along with the included private lessons, you will receive support following your dog's integration back home to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Basic Skills and Confidence Building Program
This program focuses on basic obedience skills, manners and confidence building. Your goals may include strengthening obedience, loose-leash walking, house manners, coming when called, generalizing cues or confidence in public spaces, to name a few.
During this program, your dog will attend my daycare and boarding program in my home and will also complete 2-4 one-on-one private training sessions each day with me, either in my home or at a public park or dog friendly space, depending on your dog an your goals.
This is offered in either a 10 or a 20 day program, includes video and progress report updates, two/three in-person private lessons to practice your dog's new skills together, and follow up support to set you up for success following the transition back home. Your dog attends this program Monday-Friday and returns home for the weekends. $1260/$2450
*This program is not suitable for reactive dogs. Please view the "Reactive Dog Program" below for a program better suited for reactive dogs

​Reactivity Program
This program is designed for dogs that are reactive to other dogs or people on leash or with visitors. By using operant and classical conditioning, we will work to change your dog's emotion response to triggers. Your dog and I will have four training sessions per day together, plus enjoy a variety of fun enrichment and exercise activities, as well as join in on small playgroup, if your dog is comfortable.
This program is offered in a 10 day or 20 day program (Monday-Friday, home on the weekends) OR a full four week immersive program (28 days, no weekends home) depending on your dog and your specific needs and goals. Includes video and progress report updates, three private lessons to discuss management techniques and practice your dog's new behaviors hands-on with my assistance, plus follow up support to ensure a smooth transition back home. ($1470/$2750/$3675)
Do you offer payment plans?
I do. I understand that training in general and especially board & train programs are an investment. I've worked to keep my rates as low as possible, but I also offer customizable payment plans and board & train programs to fit your budget. Please reach out to me if you're interested in a payment plan.
Why do i have to do a board & train consultation before starting the program?
The Board & Train consultation is a time we set aside to meet, evaluate your dog and discuss your training goals and expectations in person. The $80 fee simply holds your spot in my program, since I only take one Board & Train prospect at a time. The $80 fee will be taken off of your program total once we schedule our program start date.
What makes your board & train program different from all the others?
Board & Train has had a negative connotation in the dog training industry and for good reason. It's very common and "traditional" for Board & Train programs to use aversive methods- intimidation, fear and pain, to make a dog quickly comply to their current situation and create an illusion of a fast fix (which is actually "learned helplessness") and the dog either returns back home with a broken spirit, or quickly regresses back into old (or worse) habits due to their experience. My goal is to change the way Board & Train programs are conducted entirely by using the ideals set by LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) and Fear-Free Pets to create a fun, productive, low-stress experience for your dog AND for you that will offer long-term results. That being said, in order for Board & Train programs to be truly effective, the owner must follow up with the rules set during the program, which will be discussed throughout the process and during the included private lessons.
What can I expect out of this program?
Other than the obedience cues, tricks and good manners, you should expect a friendly, stress-free experience and a happy, engaged dog following the program. You may notice an increase in your dog's willingness to learn, their critical thinking skills and their confidence. I only have one Board & Train dog at any given time, so your dog will receive all of my time and attention in my home. You will receive detailed progress reports, plenty of photo and video updates, private lessons during and/or after the program (depending on your dog's specific needs), follow-up support and a typed outline so you know exactly what you dog has done each day, what to expect from him, and what he will expect of you. That being said, while Board & Train programs seem like a magic solution, unfortunately, there is still work that must be put in by the owner(s) following the program in order to see the desired results and get the most out of your dog's training.
How many dogs are in your board & train program at any time?
Just one Board & Train client at a time.
Can I visit my dog?
In most cases, yes! Ideally, we will meet for our private lessons during the dog's boarding stay so we can visit with one another, catch up and practice some of your dog's new important skills. Further, I allow and encourage families to meet us to observe their dogs' outings whenever possible. 
Do you have other similar training options?
Check out my Day Training options and the "Training Add-on" service under the "Pet Care & Add-ons" tab for single boarding nights with training rather than full programs.

Please Contact Me or schedule a Free Phone Consultation with any questions.