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Board & Train Programs
Our Board & Train Programs are a favorite among families, offering customized training plans to fit your puppy’s learning pace and your unique goals. With flexible program tracks and lengths, we ensure every pup receives the time and attention they need to succeed based on your definition of success.
Puppies stay in their trainer’s home, experiencing personalized care and a nurturing environment that mimics real life after training. Small class sizes and thoughtfully matched groupings based on size, age, and vaccination status ensure every student thrives.
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Using only positive reinforcement methods, we focus on building trust, confidence, and a lasting bond between you and your dog. This approach creates a strong foundation for lifelong success, emphasizing long-term results over quick fixes.
Our Board & Train Programs also include:
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Resources provided before, during, and after the program so you’re learning alongside your pup
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Support before the program starts
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Open communication during the program
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One month Virtual Training after graduation
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Lifetime email support
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Three months of complimentary Tailblazer Membership at Canine Corner after graduation
Foundations Program
For Ages 10 - 16 Weeks
This program is the perfect start for young puppies. It focuses on potty training, crate comfort, play biting, early socialization and desensitization, leash introduction, and essential commands such as sit, down, and place. Throughout the program, puppies build confidence and establish the foundation for future learning.
Core Skills & Manners Program
For Ages 4 - 12+ Months
This program is designed for fully vaccinated puppies who are ready to refine their manners and take their skills into the real world. It emphasizes loose-leash walking, more advanced commands, polite greetings, impulse control, recall, and staying focused around distractions. Puppies in this program also participate in structured outings to pet-friendly stores, patios, and other public spaces, ensuring they can succeed in everyday environments with confidence.
Specialty & Behavior Program
For ages 6+ Months
This program is tailored for dogs who need extra support with behavioral or emotional challenges. It is ideal for dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, reactivity to specific triggers, or confidence issues, as well as older puppies who missed early potty or crate training. With a lower trainer-to-dog ratio and individualized plans, this program focuses on building trust, easing sensitivities, and helping dogs feel comfortable and capable in a variety of settings.
Note: Puppy Preparatory does not offer aggressive behavior modification.
Masters Program
The Complete Puppy-to-Polished Dog Path
This program provides a guided journey through your puppy’s most important developmental stages. Puppies begin in the Foundations Program between 10 and 16 weeks of age to establish early skills and routines, and then return for the Core Skills & Manners Program between 6 and 9 months to advance their training and prepare for real-world success. The Masters Program includes priority scheduling, Virtual Support between phases and after gradution, and all the benefits of our standard Board & Train programs. By committing to this two-phase path, families give their puppies the structure and consistency they need to thrive from the start.
Drop-offs and Pick-ups outside of these hours may be available on a case-by-case basis with written confirmation from the Puppy Preparatory team at least 48 hours in advance. Canine Corner cannot accommodate late pick-ups, so please plan your travel and booking dates according to the hours below.
Drop-Offs:
Monday - Friday: 6am - 1oam
Saturday & Sunday: 8am - 10am
Pick-Ups
Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 4pm - 6pm
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Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups for Puppy Preparatory take place at Canine Corner in the South End area of Charlotte.
2139 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC. 28203
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Location
The staff at Canine Corner are dog care experts and will ensure your dog is happy and comfortable until they go to their trainer's home, where they will spend the program. However, please note that not all staff members at Canine Corner work directly with Puppy Preparatory. For questions, please contact us directly.
When you arrive, please tell the staff your dog's name and let them know they are there for Puppy Preparatory's Board & Train Program and specify whether you would like them to join group play while they wait or if you prefer them stay separated from the other dogs.