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Two-Week
Board & Train
This program offers two weeks of full-time training in a trainers home where your pup is treated as family while we work towards your training goals. This program is best for families that are looking for a shorter jump-start for their puppy's training with guided support after the initial program.
Program Highlights:
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Positive Reinforcement and Force-Free Methods Only
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Training in a nurturing home environment with individualized care​
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Open communication the entire program
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1-2 Report Cards a week
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Small class size
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Emphasis on what matters most to you
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Personalized Graduation Materials
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​Virtual Support after graduation
What is Covered:
Our Board & Train Programs cover our full curriculum; however, all of our trainers prioritize your top training goals in your puppy's unique lesson plans. The Two-Week Program is best for families that want a jump-start and guided support with training at home after graduation. It is also a good fit for pups that need some additional support in one specific area.
Potty Training
The Two-Week Program is a great opportunity to jump-start your puppy's potty training! During the program we will teach them where they are meant to potty with the goal of them starting to indicate. If consistent indication is the goal, we recommend at least three weeks of training but keep in mind all puppies progress at a different rate. If your student is already potty trained, we will use this time to focus on your top training goals instead.
Commands
The Two-Week Program is a perfect introduction to foundational commands! During this time, we focus on teaching essential skills such as sit, down, place, stay, come, and leave it. Our goal is to help your puppy understand these commands in a controlled environment. For more advanced work, such as holding commands around distractions, we recommend extending the program to allow for additional practice and reinforcement. If your puppy already knows basic commands, we will work on improving reliability or introducing new skills based on your training goals.
Crate Training
The Two-Week Program is an excellent introduction to crate training! During this time, we focus on helping your puppy view the crate as a safe, positive space while working on building comfort with short periods of rest and relaxation inside. Depending on your puppy's age, they may not be sleeping through the night yet, as this skill takes time to develop and every puppy progresses at their own pace. For dogs with separation anxiety or significant crate anxiety, we recommend a longer program to allow for more gradual desensitization and comfort-building. If your puppy is already comfortable with the crate, we will use this time to focus on your top training goals instead.
Socialization & Desensitization
The Two-Week Program is a great start to early socialization and desensitization! We expose your puppy to new people, sounds, surfaces, and experiences in a positive, controlled manner to help them build confidence and adaptability. While this lays an important foundation, continued exposure at home and in new environments is key to long-term success. For puppies who need extra support with fear or anxiety, a longer program will allow for more gradual progress at their own pace.
Leash Training
The Two-Week Program is a great foundation for leash training! During this time, we introduce loose leash walking and the basics of the “heel” position, helping your puppy learn to walk politely without pulling. While we make great progress in a low-distraction setting, introducing distractions and public work typically begins in the third week of training. If your puppy is already familiar with leash basics, we will focus on advancing their skills or addressing any specific challenges you’ve identified.
Obedience
The Two-Week Program is designed to introduce and reinforce good manners! We address common behaviors such as jumping for attention, excessive barking, and other unwanted habits, teaching your puppy appropriate alternatives. While significant improvements can be made in this time, some behaviors—especially those influenced by age or excitement—require ongoing reinforcement. For more advanced work on impulse control and distraction training, we recommend a longer program to promote consistent results.
