Program

Board and Train

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In a board and train program the dog stays with the trainer - at a facility or in the trainer's home - for a set period while receiving training sessions, then returns home with handover lessons for the owner. Programs differ widely in housing conditions, daily schedule, how many dogs a trainer works with at once, and how much owner instruction is included at the end. Because the owner is not present for most of the training, the questions you ask up front matter more than in any other format: where the dog sleeps, what a typical day looks like, what methods and equipment are used, and how progress is reported while the dog is away.

Program comparison note

No program rates are published here. Ask each trainer for a written description of the stay - length, housing, daily schedule, methods and equipment used, included owner handover sessions, and update frequency - before comparing offers.

Board and Train by city

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Counts reflect directory category assignments derived from business submissions or public business information. Confirm the current program directly with each trainer.

Austin10 Tampa8 Denver7 Nashville7 Phoenix7 Atlanta6 Charlotte6 Portland6 Kansas City5 San Antonio5 San Diego5 Dallas4 Los Angeles4 Miami4 Las Vegas3

FAQ

Board and Train - common questions

What is a board and train program? +

The dog lives with the trainer for a defined period and receives training during the stay, followed by handover sessions that teach the owner how to continue the work at home. Details vary significantly between trainers.

What should I ask before booking a board and train? +

Ask where the dog is housed, how many dogs the trainer handles at once, what a daily schedule looks like, which methods and equipment are used, how you will receive updates, what veterinary arrangements exist, and how many owner handover sessions are included.

Does training transfer home after the stay? +

Owner follow-through is part of every board and train format, which is why handover lessons are included. Ask how many are provided, whether follow-up support is available, and what the trainer expects you to practice.

How do I vet a board and train provider? +

Visit the facility if possible, ask for the trainer's experience and any credentials, request references, and get the housing, schedule, methods and handover plan in writing. Be cautious of any provider unwilling to show where dogs stay.

Pavlov Dog Training - Denver

Rob's Dogs (Dog Training)

Obedient K9 Academy

Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Austin

Off Leash K9 Training SATX

Dawg Life Doggy Daycare & Boarding- Dallas

Hakuna Matata Dog Care & Training, LLC

Lucky Star Dog Training

Ivy League Canine Academy

OffLeash SoCal - Santa Monica

The Dog Wizard Charlotte

The Ranch Dog Training

K9 Kenny

Off Leash K9 Training Austin and Central Texas

Bow Wow Behavioral

The Training Center

NY Metro Off Leash K9 Training

Off Leash K9 Training, Phoenix

Dog Owner's Academy

Desert Sky K9

ATX K9 Dog Training

Allegiant K9s, LLC

Tip Top K9 Austin Dog Training

A to Z Pet Services

K9-INDIGO® HOLISTIC DOG TRAININGTM (Los Angeles)

Fon's Canines Professional Dog Training and Sales

Full Spectrum Canine

Southern Canine

Obedience Please Dog Training

Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego

Leash Drop Canine LLC

Dog 4 Life Dog Training

Fido's Finest Dog Training

Paw & Order Dog Training Houston

Dog Training Phoenix, Condition K-9 | In-Home Dog Training, Board and Train, & Doggie Day Care

The Hill Country Dog Trainer

Traction Dog Training Club

The Traveling Hounds

Canine Compass Dog Training

Stealth K9 Dog Training

Triumph Dog Training

Dynamic Dog Training AZ

Fluency Dog Training

Phoenix Canine

Camp Lucky Board and Train (San Antonio TX)

A New Leash On Life Dog Training

OverWatch K9 Academy, Columbus

Who's Walking Who? Dog Training

The Bark Side Canine Training LLC

Boerne Canine Academy LLC

Board and Train - common questions