Our Board and Train programs are designed for dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or serious behavior challenges. Dogs stay in our home,not a kennel or facility, where they receive daily, structured training, real-world exposure, and individualized behavior modification. We work with clients throughout New Jersey and New York, specializing in cases that require more than basic obedience training.

Board and Train programs range from 2 to 5 weeks, depending on your dog’s behavior, history, and needs. During the program, your dog lives in our home and receives daily, customized behavior work focused on creating real, lasting change, not quick fixes.

• 2 Weeks – Moderate Behavior Support: Great for dogs who need focused work on reactivity, impulse control, or house manners. Most behavior cases begin here.
  
• 3 Weeks – Intensive Training: Recommended for dogs with anxiety, mild aggression, or multiple behavior concerns. Offers time for stronger progress, habit reinforcement, and better generalization.
  
• 4 Weeks – Severe Behavior Modification: Best for dogs with significant aggression, severe anxiety, or long-standing behavior issues. Allows for deep work, clear pattern change, and calmer behavior under real-world distractions.
  
• 5 Weeks – Advanced Behavior Reset: Designed for complex or deeply rooted behavior issues such as fear-based aggression, unpredictable reactions, or multiple triggers. This extended program allows for layered rehabilitation, consistent exposure work, and stable progress across varied environments — ensuring your dog returns calm, reliable, and confident.

During the program, we invite you into our home to practice leash handling and techniques with your dog. This ensures that by pickup time, you feel confident, prepared, and comfortable continuing the work at home.

What a Day Looks Like

Your dog stays on the main floor of our home with access to the blankets, toys, and comfort items you provide. We send you regular email updates with honest, detailed progress reports.

• 1:1 training tailored to your dog’s needs
• Structured daily walks
• Safe and structured training with my own balanced, non-reactive dogs
• Supervised indoor and outdoor play
• Socialization outings for real-world exposure in busy places
• Rest and decompression time to support learning

When It’s Time to Go Home

At the end of the program, we conduct a comprehensive in-person session. We review everything we worked on, demonstrate techniques, and guide you through hands-on practice to ensure a smooth transition back home.

Ongoing Support

Our support doesn’t stop when your dog goes home. We’re available for continued guidance, follow-up questions, or just to hear how your dog is doing. You’re never on your own.

Board and Train FAQ

• How do I know how many weeks my dog needs?
  We’ll help you decide during your consultation based on your dog’s behavior, history, and goals.
• Can I extend the program if needed?
  Yes. If we believe your dog would benefit from more time, we’ll let you know before their scheduled pickup date.
• Will my dog forget the training once they come home?
  No - We teach behaviors that transfer to real life. Your consistency matters, which is why we provide clear guidance and ongoing support.
• Is this program suitable for aggressive dogs?
  Yes. We specialize in aggression, reactivity, and anxiety. Dogs with severe behavioral issues benefit most from the 3- or 4-week options.