Board and Train Guides and General Prices

At a glance

Ranges at a glance

ProgramTypical range

General estimates only. Prices vary by trainer, dog and market.

Board and Train$1,500 to $2,500+ for 2 to 3 weeks Puppy Foundation Stays$1,500 to $2,500+ for a short stay Questions to Ask$1,500 to $2,500+ per program Comparing Programs$1,500 to $2,500+ per program After the Stay$75 to $150 per lesson Manners and Behavior Stays$1,500 to $2,500+ for 2 to 3 weeks Home Refresher Visits$100 to $200 per visit

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01 / Program

Board and Train

A board-and-train stay means your dog lives with a trainer for a set stretch and practices skills every day, then you learn the routine at a handoff lesson.

$1,500 to $2,500+ for 2 to 3 weeksRead the guide

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02 / Program

Puppy Foundation Stays

A puppy stay should be shorter, gentler and heavy on rest.

$1,500 to $2,500+ for a short stayRead the guide

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03 / Program

Questions to Ask

The best protection for your dog is a list of questions asked in a calm tone.

$1,500 to $2,500+ per programRead the guide

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04 / Program

Comparing Programs

Two programs can look alike on a website and feel very different in person.

$1,500 to $2,500+ per programRead the guide

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05 / Program

After the Stay

Skills learned in a stay fade quickly if the household does not use them.

$75 to $150 per lessonRead the guide

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06 / Program

Manners and Behavior Stays

Owners often look at a stay for jumping, pulling, door rushing or barking.

$1,500 to $2,500+ for 2 to 3 weeksRead the guide

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07 / Program

Home Refresher Visits

A visit at home lets a trainer see the real doorways, hallways and yard where the habits will be tested.

$100 to $200 per visitRead the guide

How this guide is written

Clear terms. Stated limits.

ClearEveryday wordingEach guide explains the stay in the words an owner would use.

MarkedEstimates stay estimatesEvery number is a general range, never a quote or an offer.

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