What's Included in Every Board & Train?

✔ In-Home Consultation Before Training Begins

Amy visits your home to discuss your goals, evaluate your dog's needs, and create a customized training plan.

✔ Optional Home Tour

You're welcome to visit and see exactly where your dog will be staying so you can feel confident and comfortable with their care.

✔ Family-Style Living

Your dog lives in our home—not a kennel facility—and receives daily training integrated into real life.

✔ Weekly Owner Training Sessions

Each week, you'll attend a one-hour lesson to learn the skills, handling techniques, and training methods being used with your dog.

✔ Daily Updates & Training Videos

Receive regular updates and videos documenting your dog's progress throughout their stay.

✔ Lifetime Access to Training Videos

All training videos are stored in a Google Drive folder that remains available to you for future reference.

✔ Graduation Session

At the completion of the program, you'll receive a final one-hour lesson before taking your dog home.

✔ In-Home Follow-Up Visit

Three to four days after your dog returns home, Amy visits your home to help troubleshoot any challenges and ensure a smooth transition.

Board and Train Options:

Puppy Board & Train

$1,300 per Week

Designed for puppies who need a strong foundation and guidance during critical developmental stages.

Common training goals include:

• Potty training
• Crate training
• Name recognition
• Recall (coming when called)
• Leash walking
• Sit, down, stay, and place
• Socialization and confidence building
• Preventing common puppy behavior problems such as mouthing, chewing, jumping, etc...

A puppy who learns the right habits early is much easier to live with for years to come.

Obedience Board & Train

$1,100 per Week

For dogs 6 months and older who need improved manners, reliability, and household obedience.

Common training goals include:

• Loose leash walking
• Reliable recall
• Sit, down, stay, and place
• Greeting people politely
• Household manners
• Impulse control
• Focus around distractions
• General obedience and reliability

Perfect for owners who want a well-mannered companion they can confidently take anywhere.

Behavior Modification Board & Train

$1,500 per Week

For dogs struggling with behavior challenges that require a more customized training approach.

Training focuses on the issues identified during your consultation and may include:

• Excessive barking
• Anxiety-related behaviors
• Fearfulness
• Hyperactivity
• Jumping
• Poor impulse control
• Resource guarding tendencies
• Other non-aggressive behavior concerns

Because behavior modification requires additional planning, management, and individualized training, this program is more intensive than a standard obedience program.

Please Note: We do not currently accept aggression cases for Board & Train services.

I'm Amy Dunlap,

a certified dog trainer with over 10 years of experience helping families build better relationships with their dogs. My approach uses positive, reward-based techniques that are customized to every dog. I'll help teach you what your dog is communicating, show you why they're doing what they do, then show you how to teach a new, desired behavior in the place of the problem behavior. I'll also help you find appropriate tools and home management techniques to stop problem behaviors from returning.

FAQs

• How long does my dog need to stay?

The length of stay depends on your dog's age, training goals, and behavior challenges. During your consultation, Amy will recommend a program length that best fits your dog's needs.

• Where will my dog stay?

Your dog lives in Amy's home as part of the family. They are exposed to normal household life, including people, children, other dogs, and cats when appropriate for their training plan.

• Can I visit my dog During Training?

To help your dog adjust and focus on learning, visits are generally not recommended during the program's weekly training sessions. However, you'll receive regular updates, photos, and videos so you can follow your dog's progress.

• What should I bring with my dog during their stay?

A detailed packing list will be provided and reviewed during your consultation, but in general, you'll need to send:

• Enough food for your dog's entire stay
• Any medications or supplements your dog takes
• Bedding or a blanket that smells like home
• Favorite toys
• Appropriate chews and enrichment items
• A flat buckle collar
• A standard 6-foot leash

Please do not bring retractable leashes, prong collars, electronic collars, or other training equipment unless specifically discussed beforehand.

Sending familiar items can help your dog settle in more comfortably and ensures we can maintain consistency with their daily routine while they're here.

• What training methods do you use?

Amy uses reward-based, relationship-focused training that emphasizes clear communication, consistency, and practical skills for everyday life. No harmful corrections or pain will be used on your dog at any time.

• Are vaccines required to attend?

Yes- For the safety of Amy's family and pets, all dogs must be up to date on core vaccines. Puppies should have at least their first two rounds of DHPP (Distemper/parvo) and be current on Bordetella. Adult dogs must be current on DHPP and Rabies. Proof of vaccinations will be acquired at the consultation.

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