High touch, welfare first training in a real home
For dogs who need a jump start with manners, confidence, and behavior concerns. Thoughtful structure, real life practice, and support that actually transfers back home.
Is board and train the right fit?
This program is intentionally selective so dogs are supported, safe, and set up for real progress.
Great fit for
- Manners and real life skills
- Confidence building and structured routines
- Reactivity and big feelings around people or dogs
- Dogs who benefit from consistency and guided practice
- Dogs who can live comfortably in a home environment
- Dogs comfortable being home alone and using a crate
Not the best fit for
- Separation anxiety cases
- Most human directed aggression cases that are best supported in the home
- Clients looking for a quick fix or guaranteed outcomes
- Dogs who cannot safely live in a shared home setting
If board and train is not the right option, I will point you toward a more supportive path.
Length options
Minimums matter. They protect the dog’s welfare and give us enough time for learning to stick.
2 weeks
Best for manners and a jump start
- Minimum for manners work
- Includes 1 transfer session
- Includes 1 follow up session
3 weeks
Recommended for most cases
- Recommended for manners for stronger generalization
- Minimum for many behavior concerns
- Includes 1 transfer session
- Includes 2 follow up sessions
4 weeks
For deeper behavior work and confidence building
- Best for dogs who need more time and repetition
- Includes 1 transfer session
- Includes 3 follow up sessions
What makes this different
Your dog is not put in a kennel routine and drilled.
They are integrated into real life with thoughtful training, rest, and support.In home and welfare first
Dogs live in my home, get quiet rest in the Dog Room, and follow a balanced daily rhythm. Learning happens best when the dog feels safe.
Real world practice
When appropriate, we practice skills in real environments and on field trips so progress transfers out of the training bubble.
Not a quick fix
Board and train is a jump start and a structured learning phase. Results come from follow through, support, and realistic expectations.
Limited spots by design
Capacity is usually no more than three dogs in my home at a time, depending on fit. Board and train starts are limited to one per month.
How to get started
Every board and train placement begins with a virtual behavior consultation.
If we move forward with board and train, your consultation fee is applied to your program.
Reach out to discuss fit
Board and train is a high touch program and starts are limited to one per month. The first step is a virtual behavior consultation so we can assess fit, clarify goals, and choose the most supportive plan for your dog.
Ready when you are
Share what you are seeing, your dog’s age and breed, and what you want life to look like after training.