Board & Train
During my Board & Train Programs, your dog will stay at my house for 2-3 weeks while I work on training them.
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Please see my program options below, and if you are interested in enrolling your dog in one of my Board & Train Programs, call me at 970-556-1287 for a free phone consultation.
Available Programs
Click on a program below to learn more about it! If you're interested in registering for a program or have any questions, please contact me.
Head Start
Puppy Program
14 days
I'm a Good Dog!
On-Leash Program
14 days
Naughty but Nice
Program
14-21 days
I Love My Freedom!
Off-Leash Program
21 days
Current Openings
May ~ 1 spot open
June ~ 2 spots open
July ~ open for summer bookings
August ~ open for summer bookings
September ~ open for summer bookings
Head Start Puppy Program
Duration: 14 days
​For: Puppies up to 12 months
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About the Program:
This is a residency program in which your puppy will stay with us in our home for a period of time. Our boarding programs are designed for people with a busy schedule who need a little help in the beginning stages of training. We will set the foundation for you. Your puppy will return home happy, confident, and obedient. If you have a vacation or business trip already scheduled, it's the perfect time to schedule your puppy for a board & train stay!
For owners who struggle with frustrating puppy antics such as:​​​
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scratches and bite marks
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shoes, furniture, and walls being chewed on
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potty spots on your carpet
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stealing things
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What your puppy will learn:
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crate/containment training
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bite inhibition
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not jumping
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the foundations for sit, down, come, Place, stay/wait
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learning to accept a leash and polite leash walking (age appropriately)
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sleep and potty schedule
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appropriate play
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structure
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Price includes:
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14 day board & train
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Video and picture updates during your puppy's stay
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A comprehensive Go-Home Session with you and your puppy, where I'll transfer all the training and information over to you
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A detailed Go-Home Plan to help you maintain the training
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Private Follow-up Lessons and support as necessary
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FREE Lifetime Access to Group Obedience Classes
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All equipment used in training will come home with your puppy to ensure you have the correct supplies to continue on the path to success.
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Prerequisites:​​
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Proof of current vet exam within three months, required for residency stay.​​
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A non-refundable down payment of $250 will hold your spot once the assessment has been completed and a drop-off/pick-up day has been established and will be applied to the cost of the board and train.
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Payment plans accepted, but must be paid in full by the end of the board & train stay, unless discussed, agreed to, and documented by both owner and trainer. Credit cards accepted with a 3.5% service charge fee.
I'm a Good Dog! On-Leash Program
Duration: 14 days
​For: Dogs 12 months & older
This program is not for dogs who display more serious behaviors such as debilitating fear, aggression, leash reactivity, resource guarding, or separation anxiety. Please see the Naughty but Nice Program below for details.​​
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About the Program:
This is one of our most popular programs! This program is mostly used for a newly adopted dog, a current dog who has never been trained, or for dogs who need a refresher. This is a residency program in which your dog will stay with us in our home for a period of time. Our boarding programs are designed for people with a busy schedule who need a little help in the beginning stages of training. We will set the foundation for you. Your dog will return home happy, confident, and obedient. If you have a vacation or business trip already scheduled, or you are just too busy with life to be able to focus on implementing new behaviors and being consistent, it's the perfect time to schedule your dog for a board & train stay!
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Are you and your dog struggling with:
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pulling on the leash
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barking or whining in the crate
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begging or jumping
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no concept of personal space
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not listening
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demand barking or clawing for attention
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stealing things
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counter surfing
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eating out of the trash
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What your dog will learn:
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All issues and concerns will be addressed
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Sit, down, stay, come, Place
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Walking on a loose leash
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House manners
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Crate/containment training
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Price includes:
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14 day board & train
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Video and picture updates during your dog's stay
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A comprehensive Go-Home Session with you and your dog, where I'll transfer all the training and information over to you
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A detailed Go-Home Plan to help you maintain the training
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Private Follow-up Lessons and support as necessary
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FREE Lifetime Access to Group Obedience Classes
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All equipment used in training will come home with your dog to ensure you have the correct supplies to continue on the path to success.
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Prerequisites:​​
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Proof of current vet exam within three months, required for residency stay.​​
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A non-refundable down payment of $250 will hold your spot once the assessment has been completed and a drop-off/pick-up day has been established and will be applied to the cost of the board and train.
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Payment plans accepted, but must be paid in full by the end of the board & train stay, unless discussed, agreed to, and documented by both owner and trainer. Credit cards accepted with a 3.5% service charge fee.
Naughty But Nice Program
Duration: 14-21 days
​For: Dogs 12 months & older
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About the Program:
This is a residency program in which your dog will stay with us in our home for a period of time. Our boarding programs are designed for people with a busy schedule who need a little help in the beginning stages of training. We will set the foundation for you. Your dog will return home happy, confident, and obedient. If you have a vacation or business trip already scheduled, or you are just too busy with life to be able to focus on implementing new behaviors and being consistent, it's the perfect time to schedule your dog for a board & train stay!
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Are you dealing with these behavioral concerns?
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Is your dog barking or growling?
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Is your dog displaying resource guarding or leash reactivity?
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Does your dog lunge at other dogs or people when they come into your home?
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Are you afraid to go near your dog when he's eating for fear of being bitten?
- Does your dog growl or snap at you if you try to take a toy out of his mouth?
- Has your dog taken over your favorite spot on the couch or on your bed and growls at you if you try to move him?
- Does your dog growl at you if you get close to your significant other?
- Is your dog fearful or anxious during their walk or any time they are in the outside world?​
What your dog will learn:
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All issues and concerns will be addressed
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Sit, down, stay, come, Place
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Walking on a loose leash
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House manners
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Crate/containment training
Price includes:
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14-21 day board & train (the length will depend on the severity of the issues. Please contact us for an in-person assessment to determine the best option for your dog​.)
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Video and picture updates during your dog's stay
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A comprehensive Go-Home Session with you and your dog, where I'll transfer all the training and information over to you
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A detailed Go-Home Plan to help you maintain the training
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Private Follow-up Lessons and support as necessary
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FREE Lifetime Access to Group Obedience Classes
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All equipment used in training will come home with your dog to ensure you have the correct supplies to continue on the path to success.
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Prerequisites:​​
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Proof of current vet exam within three months, required for residency stay.​​
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A non-refundable down payment of $250 will hold your spot once the assessment has been completed and a drop-off/pick-up day has been established and will be applied to the cost of the board and train.
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Payment plans accepted, but must be paid in full by the end of the board & train stay, unless discussed, agreed to, and documented by both owner and trainer. Credit cards accepted with a 3.5% service charge fee.
I Love My Freedom Off-Leash Program
Duration: 21 days
​For: Dogs 6 months or older
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About the Program:
This is a residency program in which your dog will stay with us in our home for a period of time. Our boarding programs are designed for people with a busy schedule who need a little help in the beginning stages of training. We will set the foundation for you. Your dog will return home happy, confident, and obedient. If you have a vacation or business trip already scheduled, or you are just too busy with life to be able to focus on implementing new behaviors and being consistent, it's the perfect time to schedule your dog for a board & train stay!
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For issues or concerns such as:
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Are you frustrated with your dog taking off after rabbits or deer?
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Are you tired of calling your dog to come, just to have him ignore you?
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Are you frustrated with your dog not listening to you in the house or backyard?
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Have you always wanted to safely take your dog on off-leash hikes?
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Do you want to let your dog safely run full-tilt in an open field, but don't want to have to brave the effects of a dog park?
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What your dog will learn:
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On leash as well as off-leash: sit, down, stay, come, Place
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Loose leashing walking
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Focus on the handler
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Leave it
Price includes:
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21 day board & train
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Video and picture updates during your dog's stay
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A comprehensive Go-Home Session with you and your dog, where I'll transfer all the training and information over to you
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A detailed Go-Home Plan to help you maintain the training
-
Private Follow-up Lessons and support as necessary
-
FREE Lifetime Access to Group Obedience Classes
-
All equipment used in training will come home with your dog to ensure you have the correct supplies to continue on the path to success.
​
Prerequisites:​​
-
Proof of current vet exam within three months, required for residency stay.​​
-
A non-refundable down payment of $250 will hold your spot once the assessment has been completed and a drop-off/pick-up day has been established and will be applied to the cost of the board and train.
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Payment plans accepted, but must be paid in full by the end of the board & train stay, unless discussed, agreed to, and documented by both owner and trainer. Credit cards accepted with a 3.5% service charge fee.