4 Week Board & Train

Service Description

Our comprehensive four-week board and train dog training program is designed to elevate your dog's obedience to off-leash reliability and excel in distracting environments. Your dog will stay with us in a supportive and enriching environment, receiving intensive, personalized training from our experienced trainers. ​ Week 1: Foundation and Basic Commands ​ Your dog settles in and gets acquainted with our trainers and surroundings. We conduct a thorough behavior assessment to tailor the training to your dog's temperament and needs. Recall (Come): Establishing a reliable recall command, crucial for off-leash safety and control. Sit, Down, and Stay: Teaching these foundational commands to build impulse control and obedience. Place: Training your dog to go to a designated spot and stay until released, promoting calm behavior in various environments. ​ Week 2: Intermediate Commands and Initial Distractions ​ Heel: Teaching your dog to walk calmly on a loose leash beside you, preparing for off-leash control. Off-Leash Introduction: Introducing off-leash work in controlled environments to reinforce commands without physical restraint. ​ Week 3: Advanced Commands and Distraction Proofing ​ Off-Leash Reliability: Strengthening off-leash obedience in progressively challenging environments. Advanced Recall: Enhancing recall reliability with distractions present, ensuring responsiveness in real-world scenarios. Distraction Work: Introducing and managing distractions such as other animals, people, and environmental stimuli. ​ Week 4: Refinement and Real-World Application ​ Fine-tuning all commands for consistency and reliability in different settings and distractions. Transitioning commands to off-leash reliability in public spaces, parks, and busy environments. Conducting mock scenarios to simulate real-life situations and reinforce training outcomes. ​ Daily Routine: Your dog participates in multiple training sessions daily, customized to their learning pace and individual needs. Structured playtime, mental stimulation activities, and controlled socialization are provided to maintain balance and well-being. ​ Owner Involvement: We provide regular updates on your dog's progress through photos, videos, and detailed progress reports. On the final day, we conduct an extensive transfer session where you learn how to maintain and reinforce the advanced commands and off-leash reliability. ​ Post-Training Support: We offer ongoing support