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
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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