Board and Train programs In Oswego
With an immersive and thorough approach to training and behavior modification, board and trains are ideal for busy owners with dogs who pull, jump, bark, lunge, and bite.
Note: Board and Trains are offered on a limited basis a handful of times throughout each year. This allows for ample time and energy to be given to the dogs in the program.
The program is currently OPEN and booking for August 2026. Spots are limited!
Board and trains are designed to deliver training results in the most in-depth way possible. For 4 or 6 weeks, your dog will live in the trainers’s home, becoming immersed in a day to day lifestyle that will teach them structure, house manners, socialization of all kinds, and everything else they need to become the companion you’ve always wanted.
About the Program
Multiple, daily obedience sessions - all dogs learn and perfect their core obedience commands: sit, down, place, recall, and heel. For our 6-week program, all of these will also be taught off leash for extra peace of mind and freedom.
Proper heel — if you spend every walk with your dog being dragged around or begging them to stop chasing squirrels, look no further. Your dog will come home walking calmly with neutrality after their program.
Behavior modification — board and trains are the most popular program for owners with dogs displaying all levels of reactivity, fear/anxiety, and aggression. The goal of this program is to not only teach solid obedience, but to help dogs develop habits and skills that will allow them to navigate daily life with confidence.
Socialization and training outings — multiple times a week, dogs in our board and train program will go out to dog-friendly store, shopping centers, parks, and downtown areas to see different people, other dogs, and new environments to proof their training. The work doesn’t only happen in the living room or backyard; we want to ensure that your dog will listen no matter what, no matter where they are.
Weekly go-home lessons — unlike other board and train programs, we send your dog home on weekends! Every Friday, we will drop your dog off and do an in-home lesson covering everything they’ve learned so far, allowing you to not only see your dog throughout their program, but to also give you the chance to work with and handle them yourself. On Sundays, we’ll pick your dog up for another week of learning!
What Our Board and Trains include
You feel overwhelmed by your dog’s behavior and don’t know where to start
You can’t walk your dog without them pulling on the leash or barking at other dogs, people, or small animals
Your dog is reactive to or scared of odd objects like strollers, wagons, cars, etc
Your dog is over- or under-socialized and needs better social skills
Your dog has bit or tries to bite people or other dogs
You want to take your dog to public areas but can’t because they whine, bark, pace, and don’t pay attention to you
You want a dog with off leash reliability to take to parks, trails, the beach, or the lake house
Board and trains are ideal for owners who feel too busy or simply overwhelmed to take the full brunt of their dog’s training journey. If you relate to any of the below circumstances, this program could be for you!
Who is This Program For?
How Much Does a board and train cost?
The price for our 4-week program is $4000 and the price for our 6-week program is $6000
In this package, you get
4 or 6 weeks on immersive training for your dog
Your dog comes home on the weekends
Any training tools we may use, including but not limited to slip leashes, place cots, and training collars
Owner’s manual
Lifelong phone and text support from your trainer
Client-exclusive boarding at your trainer’s home after program completion
Certain factors can change the final cost of your program, including but not limited to the number of dogs needing training, pick up/drop off distance, additional weeks that might be needed to help your dog be successful, and additional tools or equipment not already included in the original price. A final quote will be provided in writing prior to the start of service!
