Board & Trains
A board & train program is an immersive dog training experience where the dog stays with the trainer for an agreed upon time to receive consistent, hands on training.
A board & train is not a quick fix. It is an investment. Think of it as time for your dog to develop a solid foundation for you to build off after the board & train is complete.
Each board & train comes with weekly email updates that include anywhere from 2-10 videos, a detailed go-home session and three follow up sessions to help maintain the progress moving forward.
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Dogs must be:
Up to date on vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella) and have a clear fecal test (including testing for giardia) within 30 days of board & train. This helps prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Flea & tick prevention April - October.
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Booking:
Complete the training questionnaire form.
I will follow up to schedule a screening call to determine if the board & train is a good option.
Depending on your dog, I may recommend a private lesson to better understand your dog and their needs.
50% deposit is due within 7 days of your screening call. Failure to pay will result in forfeiture of your reserved spot.
Cancellations:
14 days or more: full refund
13 days or less: loss of deposit
Reschedules:
Board & trains are not easily rescheduled. It will result in deferring until I am accepting the next round of board & trains.
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When it comes time for your dog’s board & train, here is what you should bring:
Enough food for the entire duration of the board & train
Written instructions including the amount, any supplements added, etc.
1-2 bag of treats that can be used as a high value reward
All dogs will have a primo pad in their kennel. If your dog does not eat/destroy blankets or beds, you are welcome to bring one for their crate.
A benebone appropriate for their size (https://a.co/d/0heaZOt2).
4 weeks
$4,800
Dogs with no or minimal behavior concerns who are looking to improve basic obedience, on-leash recall, crate training, potty training, loose leash walking, and practicing neutrality in public places.
6 weeks
$6,600
Dogs with some behavioral challenges such as reactivity, separation anxiety, and moderate resource guarding. E-collar included for off-leash reliability.
8 weeks
$8,000
Dogs with more severe behavioral challenges such as severe reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and/or aggression. E-collar included for off-leash reliability.
*To ensure the best care, dogs needing behavior modification or have a bite history will participate in a minimum of a 6-week program tailored to meet their individual needs.
**Dogs do not generally interact with one another directly unless for specific training needs.
Hybrid
Starts at $2,400
*Available for North Kitsap residents only.
The hybrid model is a 2 week board & train combined with private lessons and day trains for an additional 2-4 weeks. This is perfect for dogs who need a little help with basic obedience, on-leash recall, loose leash walking, crate training, potty training and/or practicing neutrality in public.
After the 2 week board & train, your dog will transition home where you will receive a detailed go-home session to review the training. For the next 2-4 weeks, I will continue working with you and your dog in your home with 2 days trains and 1 private lesson a week ($250 / week).
*This hybrid board & train is not appropriate for dogs with behavior modification needs, bite histories, or any form of aggression.
