Board & Train

Training designed to teach core obedience and critical thinking development. Dogs enrolled in this program are given constant public access training at multiple pet-friendly locations, as well as outlet training through hiking and other adventures. This program is designed to build your pup’s confidence and their understanding of communication so that you can have the best relationship with your dog. This program is recommended only for families that participate in regular outings and can uphold a rigorous routine.

Foundational Canine Education

  • Basic Commands:

    Sit Down Stay

    Come Leave it/No Kennel up

    Basic Vocabulary:

    ∙Heel (come to my left side)

    ∙Let’s go (walk with me, preferably without pulling)

    ∙Hup (navigate to obstacles & small challenges, jump, climb or other)

    ∙Easy (be aware of your surroundings in proportion to your body/slow down)

    ∙Wait (hold for as long as directed, for doorways, tying shoes, crossing streets, etc.)

    ∙Stay (don’t move, I will be back to give you a treat or to get you)

  • Our boarding program offers an enclosed off-leash home training environment. The program includes regular bathing, a clean climate-controlled kennel and bed, controlled group playtime, and access to supervised time on our dogPACER treadmill and obstacle course.

    This program additionally includes:

    ∙1 pre-board zoom

    ∙3 private lessons

    ∙2 scheduled training outings

    ∙Unlimited enrollment into weekend group classes

    ∙Discounted rates on regular boarding

    ∙Exclusive Day Camp perks

At the end of our program, you can expect that your dog will have built up the knowledge to display optimal on-leash obedience and overall good behavior mannerisms. We will give you all the tools necessary to maintain your newly balanced dog for the best foot forward towards advancement of complete off-leash obedience. At Graduation, you receive a “Go Home Lesson” intended to give you all the information and hands-on learning to ensure success as your pet transitions back into your home.

What to expect:

Board and Train is offered in a 5 week all ages program with a minimum age requirement of 16 weeks. Enrollment forms and deposit(s) must be submitted prior to securing your appointment.

5 week programs: $3000 for 5 weeks, designed for dogs 16 weeks and older.

Additional fees may apply towards travel to vet visits for vaccination or other routine appointments that are scheduled during your dogs stay. Please see boarding page for additional information on drop off and pick up pricing. View our Boarding Guidelines here


All boarded pets are required to stay current on their core vaccines, i.e. Rabies, DPP* and Bordetella, and should be in optimal health.

Pricing and Requirements:

A $750 (25%) non-refundable deposit is required to schedule for boarding programs. Both deposit and forms must be submitted prior to confirming your first appointment. Program start dates are scheduled in order of deposits submitted. Average wait time is 2-3 weeks from time of deposit submission.

Deposit:

  • For Board & Train programs only, payment plans are available through Afterpay*. We impose a surcharge of 6% of the total program amount for this method of payment.

    Alternatively, credit/debit cards are accepted directly through Square with a 4% process fee.

    We accept Venmo, Zelle or cash for no additional fee or surcharges.

    *Afterpay is a third party service and is subject to its own additional fees and conditions for using their service.

*DPP can be any variation of the vaccine that includes the Distemper, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza strains. This includes but is not limited to DPP, DHPP, DAPP, and DLPP.