BOARD AND TRAIN PROGRAMS IN POOLESVILLE, MD

Board and Train provides a structured environment where dogs learn through daily training, clear expectations, and consistent leadership. This allows us to build reliable obedience and address behavior at the root level.

Each program length serves a different purpose depending on your dog’s needs.

PROGRAM LENGTHS AND PRICING

  • starting at $4,000

    This program focuses on foundational obedience and behavior stabilization. It is designed for dogs that need structure, clearer communication, and improved impulse control.

    This is often the starting point for dogs that are reactive, anxious, overstimulated, or lacking consistent leadership.

  • starting at $6,000

    This program allows for deeper behavior modification and more advanced training. It is appropriate for dogs needing additional structure, more reliable obedience, or more time to build consistent behavior.

    For qualified candidates, this program can also begin foundational service dog training.

  • Custom Pricing

    These programs are designed for more complex behavioral cases, advanced training goals, or service dog development.

    Longer programs allow the time and consistency needed to address deeper behavioral issues or build reliable service dog foundations.

    Program length and pricing are determined based on your dog’s evaluation.

WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS BEST FOR

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WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS BEST FOR •

Board and Train is ideal for dogs who:

• Need consistent structure and guidance
 • Have behavior issues that require daily training
 • Need reliable obedience
 • Have plateaued with inconsistent training

This program provides clarity and consistency that is difficult to achieve through occasional sessions alone.

HOW BOARD AND TRAIN WORKS


Dogs live at our Poolesville, MD facility and receive daily structured training. This allows us to build consistency, reinforce behavior, and create reliable habits.

Owner involvement is built into the program.

• 4–6 week programs include 3 owner sessions
 • 8–12 week programs include 5 owner sessions

These sessions ensure you understand how to maintain progress after training.

BOARD AND TRAIN FAQ

  • We determine the appropriate program length during your consultation. This is based on your dog’s behavior, goals, and training history. Each program length is designed to address different levels of training and behavioral needs.

  • No. Your dog will not forget you. Training focuses on building structure and clarity. You remain part of the process through scheduled owner sessions, where we teach you how to maintain your dog’s progress.

  • Yes. Owner involvement is a critical part of Board and Train. All programs include structured lessons so you understand how to lead your dog and maintain results after the program ends.

  • Yes, if structure and consistency are maintained at home. We provide clear guidance and follow-up sessions to ensure you understand how to maintain your dog’s progress long term.

  • Board and Train is ideal for dogs needing obedience training, behavior modification, or more reliable behavior. This includes dogs with reactivity, impulse control issues, anxiety, or lack of obedience.

  • We use balanced training methods guided by Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive principles. Our focus is on clear communication, structure, and building reliable behavior in a fair and effective way.

START WITH A CONSULTATION

We begin with a consultation to evaluate your dog and recommend the appropriate program length.

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