1-Week Board and Train
1 Week, $1000
This program is designed to address two key behaviors—like recall or leash manners—while building confidence and social skills through daily practice plus work in real-world settings. It’s a quick, effective solution for busy pet parents who want expert help but can't commit to a 30-day program.
How It Works
1. Schedule an Evaluation
Choose a day and time to come to our facility for a meet-and-greet. We provide a complementary evaluation and recommend a service.
2. Fill out all the forms and drop your dog off
Fill out a behavior intake form so we know exactly what your dog needs, plus our general business forms. Then drop your dog off with their food and we are ready to go!
3. Pick Up
Meet with the trainer to pick up your dog after training. Receive your take-home info with instructions for how to continue your dog's training.
Looking for a quick, focused solution to your dog’s training needs? Our 1-Week Board and Train Program is the perfect option for owners who want results on a budget. During this 7-day program, your dog will live in our trainer’s home, where they’ll get plenty of exposure to different environments, socialization with other dogs, and tons of hands-on training.
What’s Included:
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2 Focused Behaviors: You’ll choose 2 behaviors to focus on, like recall and heel, and we’ll work on these intensively for the week.
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Immersive Training: Your dog will live with the trainer in a real-world environment, getting exposure to everyday distractions and learning in multiple settings, such as the home, park, stores, and more.
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Daily Video Updates: We’ll send you daily videos to show progress and explain training methods so you can follow along.
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Take-Home Packet: At the end of the week, you’ll receive a detailed homework packet to continue reinforcing your dog’s training at home.
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Socialization: Your dog will get plenty of opportunities to interact with other dogs, people, and environments to help build confidence.
What’s Not Included:
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Owner Training: This program focuses solely on the dog’s training, so there’s no direct owner training during the week.
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Reactivity Cases: Due to the intensive nature of this program, we can’t accommodate dogs with high reactivity or aggression. An evaluation is required before starting the program.
Why Choose the 1-Week Board and Train?
This program is a great option for owners on a budget who still want to see meaningful improvements in their dog’s behavior. It’s especially helpful for those looking to tackle 2 specific behaviors like recall or heel, while gaining valuable exposure and socialization for their dog. If you’re looking for a focused training solution without the need for a full 30-day commitment, this is the ideal choice.
Please note: An evaluation is required prior to starting the program.
Ready to get started? Contact us to book your evaluation today!
Common Behaviors to Focus On (Choose 2):
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Recall
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Heel
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Polite Greetings (no jumping up on people)
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Place (lie down and settle)
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Leave it (no digging, no food snatching)
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Quiet (no barking)
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Door threshold manners (won’t run out)
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Stay
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Kennel / crate training
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Load up
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Loose leash walking
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No digging
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Off (get down from furniture)
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Sit
Example Communication with Pet Parent:
Note: The dog's name is changed to "Rover" for privacy.
Trainer: Hi there! Sharing a quick update about Rover from today. He did amazing! Here’s a video of him working on recall in the backyard with some of the other client dogs who are here for training. [Video sent]
Rover's Fam: Oh my goodness, this is so great! He looks so happy out there running and romping around.
Trainer: He really was! He had a blast playing and socializing, but he also nailed coming back when called. We worked on recall multiple times throughout the day and he was super consistent.
Rover's Fam: That’s awesome to hear. Thank you so much!
Trainer: You’re welcome! Tomorrow we will take him to the park to practice on a long lead with new distractions, but we’ll also keep working here with the other dogs.
Trainer: And don’t worry—everything is super safe with our big fenced yard, and we always have our Smith Rock K9 AirTag on for added peace of mind.
Rover's Fam: Amazing! I can’t wait to see how he does tomorrow.
Trainer: He’s doing great—I think you’ll be really proud of him. I’ll send you another update after tomorrow’s session! 😊
Compare Training Cost Options
Price Comparison:
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7 Days of Boarding at $75/day = $525. Boarding only provides a place to stay without the structured training you need.
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7 Days of Day Training at $200/day = $1,400. While effective, this is much more expensive and still lacks the immersive, full-time training experience.
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4 Private Training Sessions (1 Hour each) at $200 per session = $800. Private training is a great option but doesn’t provide the level of intensive focus and socialization that our 1-Week Board and Train offers.
1-Week Board and Train = $1,000 for 7 days of full immersion, hands-on training and exposure to new environments, with daily updates and a take-home packet.
Example Itinerary:
Day 1:
Focus: Introduce recall in quiet environments.
Location: Trainer’s home (garage, backyard, in house)
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Use a short leash. Practice "Come" with no distractions. Reward heavily for success.
Day 2:
Focus: Increase distance.
Location: Trainer’s home (garage, backyard, in house)
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Use a long leash (10-15 feet). Gradually extend distance while maintaining focus.
Day 3:
Focus: Add mild distractions.
Location: Trainer’s yard.
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Introduce a calm trainer’s dog at a distance. Practice recall with distractions.
Day 4:
Focus: Recall during play.
Location: Enclosed area with several other dogs
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Let the dog play, then call back often. Reward and resume play.
Day 5:
Focus: Semi-busy environments.
Location: Quiet park areas, private dog park, or quiet trail
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Use a long leash. Practice recall around moderate distractions like people and distant dogs.
Day 6:
Focus: Recall in busy environments.
Location: Busy park or trail
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Practice recall amid heavier distractions (dogs, sounds, smells).
Day 7:
Focus: Recall in busy environments.
Location: Busy park or trail
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Practice recall and demonstrate behavior for pet parent
Practicing Recall on a Pack Hike:
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