Board & train
If you’re facing challenges with training or behavioural issues and feel that an hour-long session once a week isn’t enough, this program is designed for you. It’s like a doggy boot camp, providing your dog with the structure and focused attention they need to succeed.
About the Program
*This program is designed for adult dogs or those who require extra attention and need to work on more than just the basics.*
Our Board and Train program offers an excellent opportunity to address persistent behaviours your dog may have developed over time. It’s tailored to help your dog relearn more appropriate responses when faced with triggers that might typically lead to negative reactions. We focus on reshaping your dog’s perception of people, animals, places, and objects, aiming to reduce fear and anxiety, which often manifest as aggression or reactivity.
We use 100% positive reinforcement methods—a reward based approach that encourages desirable behaviours while gently discouraging the ones you don’t want. Our training is entirely fear and punishment free, with no aversive tools or techniques used.
Duration
Our Board & Train program is available in packages ranging from 2 to 12 weeks. The longer the training, the more significant the results. Extended stays allow for deeper learning and more consistent progress, ensuring the best possible outcome for your dog.
Expectation
For reactive or fear-aggressive dogs, a personalized training plan will be developed based on your dog’s specific needs and the goals you, as the owner, wish to achieve. The progress of the training will depend on the length of the stay.
Some common training focuses for reactive dogs include:
- Leash reactivity
- Resource guarding/food aggression
- Impulse control
- Socialization
Each plan is tailored to address the unique challenges of your dog, with the goal of achieving long-term positive change.
Reminder
It’s important to recognize that every dog is unique, so while we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, our goal is to help your dog return home with a calmer, happier, and less reactive demeanor. By the end of the program, your dog will have developed the skills to better manage the stimuli that typically trigger fear, aggression, or reactivity.
Our Guarantee
During their stay in the Board & Train program, your dog will become a valued member of our family. They will enjoy a home environment, with plenty of time to play and socialize with our own dogs. Your dog will be exposed to everyday sights, sounds, and experiences, giving them the opportunity to learn in a more natural setting than a traditional kennel. We treat each dog with the same care and affection as we would our own, ensuring they feel loved, happy, and comfortable while they’re away from you.
CONTACT US
Have any questions? We are always open to talk more about how our services can assist your canines needs.