What Types Of Boarding Services Are Available?
There are many approaches to canine education, and the specific program your dog receives is guided by their individual temperament and your unique goals. Our trainers integrate multiple balanced training methods to best support your dog’s growth, providing a more comprehensive and effective path to lasting behavioral transformation.
Some of the most common focuses in our Board & Train programs include:
- Puppy Training Foundations
- Basic Obedience
- Advanced Obedience
- Reactivity Behavior Modification
- Severe Behavior Modification
Puppy Training Foundations
Our three-week board and train program is an immersive, one-on-one learning experience designed to help your puppy explore, understand, and master the fundamentals of a balanced life. Hosted in-home with our professional trainers, this program is specifically tailored for puppies from 10 to 12 weeks up to 5 months old, providing them with a safe and structured environment to grow.
This foundational program is essential for addressing common puppy concerns such as:
- On-leash obedience and basic commands
- Potty training and crate training
- Puppy behavior modification (biting, jumping, etc.)
- Socialization and public exposure
- Prong collar education
This specialized training supports early development, behavioral clarity, and the creation of healthier habits—helping puppies build a stronger, more reliable relationship with their owners. Through professional guidance and real-world exposure, your puppy gains deeper focus, overcomes early challenges, and builds lasting skills that enhance their overall quality of life.
Our comprehensive program also includes:
- Photo and Video Updates to track progress
- Pick-up and Drop-off provided for your convenience
- Go-home lesson to ensure a seamless transition
- Two months of guaranteed trainer assistance/support to maintain your success
Basic Obedience
Our two-week board and train program is a focused, one-on-one training experience designed to help your dog master the core principles of reliability and structure. Conducted in-home with our professional trainers, this program is tailored for dogs ages 5 months and up, providing a solid foundation in a real-world environment where true learning takes place.
This program is highly effective for addressing essential developmental needs such as:
Our structured approach supports behavioral maturity, emotional regulation, and the development of effective communication strategies—helping you and your dog create a more balanced, stress-free life together. Through expert guidance and consistent repetition, your dog gains the discipline needed to overcome distractions and build lasting skills that enhance your home’s overall harmony.
The Basic Obedience experience also includes:
Advanced Obedience
Our three-week board and train program is an elite, one-on-one training experience designed for owners who seek the ultimate level of reliability and freedom with their dogs. Conducted in-home with our professional trainers, this advanced program is built for dogs ages 5 months and up, taking their skills from basic manners to total off-leash mastery.
This advanced curriculum is designed to address and master high-level challenges such as:
- Off-leash obedience and total reliability under distraction
- Advanced behavior modification for complex environments
- Comprehensive E-Collar education and integration
- Refined on-leash manners and prong collar education
- Extensive socialization and real-world command execution
This program supports the highest level of behavioral clarity and confidence, allowing you and your dog to experience a life without limits. By bridging the final gap in communication, we help you develop a bond built on absolute trust, ensuring your dog remains focused and responsive in any situation. Through our expert, immersive guidance, your dog builds the lasting skills necessary for a truly elite quality of life and unparalleled freedom.
The Advanced Obedience experience also includes:
- Photo and Video Updates to document the transformation
- Pick-up and Drop-off provided for your convenience
- Thorough go-home lesson to ensure you are fully equipped for off-leash life
- Six months of guaranteed trainer assistance/support to protect your investment
Reactivity Behavior Modification
Our four-week board and train program is an intensive, specialized experience designed for dogs facing complex behavioral challenges that require a deep, transformative approach. Hosted in-home with our professional trainers, this program is for dogs ages 5 months and up who struggle with reactivity, fear, or instability, providing them with a highly structured environment to reshape their mindset.
This intensive program is specifically designed to navigate and overcome severe challenges such as:
- Reactivity and desensitization for fear, anxiety, and trauma
- Advanced behavior modification and emotional regulation
- Comprehensive E-Collar and prong collar education
- Total on-leash and off-leash obedience under high distraction
- Structured socialization and boundary setting (Crate Training)
This level of training supports profound psychological healing and behavioral clarity, helping individuals restore peace and safety to their homes. Through expert intervention and controlled exposure, we help your dog overcome deep-seated obstacles and build the resilience needed for a stable life. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive path toward a more balanced relationship, giving you the skills to lead your dog with confidence.
The Modification experience also includes:
- Photo and Video Updates to keep you informed of every breakthrough
- Pick-up and Drop-off provided for a seamless process
- Thorough go-home lesson to ensure the new foundation is maintained
- Lifetime guarantee of trainer assistance (contingent upon the owner’s commitment to the training plan)
Important Note: Due to the complexity of behavior modification, the duration of this program may be extended at the trainer’s discretion to ensure progress. Any additional time will be discussed prior to moving forward. While an extension can be declined, the program will not be considered complete, which will result in the forfeiture of the lifetime guarantee.
Severe Behavior Modification
Our four-to-six week board and train program is an elite, high-level intervention designed for dogs with severe behavioral struggles that require expert rehabilitation. Conducted in-home with our professional trainers, this program is tailored for dogs ages 5 months and up who exhibit deep-seated aggression, instability, or severe trauma, offering them a rigorous and supportive structure to achieve a total mindset shift.
This immersive program is essential for addressing and rehabilitating critical issues such as:
- Severe aggression and intense behavioral modification
- Desensitization for complex fear, anxiety, and profound trauma
- Total off-leash and on-leash reliability in high-stakes environments
- Expert E-Collar and prong collar integration for clear communication
- Advanced socialization and intensive crate/boundary training
This intensive care supports deep behavioral recovery and emotional stability, providing a path back to a manageable and safe life. Through our most advanced techniques and constant professional supervision, we help your dog navigate their darkest challenges and develop the self-control necessary for long-term success. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to help you reclaim your home and restore a sense of security and hope.
The Severe Modification experience also includes:
- Frequent Photo and Video Updates to document the rehabilitation process
- Pick-up and Drop-off provided to simplify your journey
- Thorough go-home lesson to ensure you can confidently lead your dog
- Lifetime guarantee of trainer assistance (fully dependent on the owner’s continued maintenance of the training protocols)
Professional Advisory: Given the nature of severe behavior modification, any extra time needed is based on the trainer’s discretion and the dog’s individual progress. This will be a collaborative discussion prior to any extension. Should an extension be declined, the program will be considered incomplete, resulting in the forfeiture of the lifetime guarantee.
The Benefits of Boarding & Training
Studies and industry experience show that professional, immersive training leads to significant improvements in a dog’s overall well-being, including reduced anxiety, improved impulse control, and enhanced social functioning. Owners who invest in structured board and train programs experience a drastic reduction in household stress, fewer behavioral incidents, and a much higher level of confidence in their dog’s public performance. By establishing a clear language of communication, families enjoy greater freedom in their daily lives and deeper satisfaction in the lifelong bond with their canine companions.
Enhanced Daily Functioning
Experience a stress-free lifestyle where your dog seamlessly integrates into your daily routines, whether you are at home or out in public.
Reduced Household Stress
Professional training eliminates the frustration of unwanted behaviors, replacing chaos with a calm, structured, and predictable environment.
Reliable Real-World Performance
Gain the confidence that your dog will respond to commands even under high distraction, ensuring safety and reliability in any situation.
Greater Freedom and Satisfaction
A well-balanced dog can participate in more of your life, leading to more shared adventures and a deeper, more fulfilling bond for years to come.
Some Symptoms To Watch Out For
Early signs that shouldn’t be ignored
- Leash Reactivity: Lunging, barking, or extreme excitement when seeing other dogs or people during walks.
- Selective Hearing: Ignoring known commands when distractions are present, showing a lack of focus and respect for leadership.
- Resource Guarding: Showing tension or aggression over food, toys, or specific spaces in the home.
- Separation Anxiety: Destructive behavior, excessive vocalization, or pacing when left alone or separated from family members.
- Impulsive Jumping: Consistently jumping on guests or family members as a way to demand attention or assert dominance.
- Fearful Avoidance: Cowering, hiding, or trembling in new environments or when meeting new people and animals.
- Incessant Nipping or Mouthiness: Beyond the puppy stage, using teeth to communicate frustration or to control social interactions.
- Hyper-Arousal: The inability to settle down or "switch off," leading to constant pacing and erratic energy levels indoors.
Hear From Our Clients
Stories of transformation
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Marie Pelonero, PA
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Questions we are often asked
Q1: Why is the training done in a home environment instead of a kennel?
We believe that true behavioral change happens where life actually happens. By training in a real-world home setting, your dog learns to navigate everyday distractions, household boundaries, and social expectations, ensuring a much smoother transition and more reliable results when they return to your family.
Q2: Will my dog forget me or change their personality during the program?
Not at all. Your dog’s unique personality stays the same—what changes is their mindset and their understanding of boundaries. Our goal is to remove the “noise” of bad habits so their best self can shine through, while our go-home lessons ensure that your bond becomes even stronger through clear communication.
Q3: What happens if my dog needs more time than the program's original duration?
Every dog is an individual and learns at their own pace, especially in cases of severe behavior modification. If our trainers feel your dog needs extra time to reach the required standard of reliability, we will have a collaborative discussion with you to decide the best path forward for your dog’s success.
Q4: Am I required to use specific tools like prong collars or e-collars?
Our balanced approach is tailored to what works best for your dog’s specific needs and your goals. We specialize in the safe, humane, and professional application of these tools to provide clear communication. We provide thorough education for every owner on how to use them correctly to maintain the training at home.
Q5: How do I maintain the training results once my dog comes home?
The “Go-Home” lesson is a critical part of our program where we teach you exactly how to lead your dog. Success is a partnership; as long as you follow the structured plan and maintain the rules we’ve established, your dog will continue to thrive. Plus, we provide guaranteed trainer support to guide you through the transition.
