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Board & Train Programs Designed for Real-Life Success
Transform your dog’s manners with personalized and science-based training methods — all while they stay safe, comfortable, and cared for in my home. At Ruff Riders, comprehensive Board & Train programs are thoughtfully designed to accommodate your dog’s unique needs while considering your busy schedule. Whether you wish to concentrate on basic obedience commands and manners or provide your puppy with the very best start possible in their training journey.
Rookie Rider Manners
Basic Manners for fully vaccinated pups over 9 months old
Ideal for teaching obedience basics like leash manners, recall, sitting, and polite greetings.
Basic Manners Board & Train May Include:
Leash pulling
Jumping on guests
Not coming when called
Counter surfing
Demand barking
Door dashing
Pulling on walks
Impulse control around distractions
Focus and engagement around other dogs or people
Puppy Jumpstart
Perfect for fully vaccinated puppies 4-9 months old needing help with early socialization, crate training, name recognition, and foundational skills.
Puppy Jumpstart May Include:
Puppy biting
Crate training
Potty training
Name recognition
Handling and grooming comfort
Socialization to people, dogs, sounds, and surfaces
Intro to leash walking
Confidence building through exploration
In a week-long program, we can usually focus on 2–3 core skills. Two to three weeks allows for more generalization, distraction work, and layering of more complex behaviors. Results will vary based on your dog’s temperament and your goals.
What’s Included:
2–3 daily training sessions
Structured walks, enrichment, rest
Updates via photos/videos
Go-home lesson & follow-up transfer sessions (see package)
Personalized, in-home board & train experiences tailored to your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.
Pricing
In a week-long program, we can usually focus on 2–3 core skills. Two weeks allows for more generalization, distraction work, and layering of more complex behaviors. Results will vary based on your dog’s temperament and your goals.
1 Week (7 days): $975 — includes 1 private transfer session
2 Weeks (14 days): $1,800 — includes 3 private transfer sessions
3 Weeks (21 days): $2,550 — includes 4 private transfer sessions
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FAQs
Q: How do I know if Board & Train is right for my dog?
A: If your dog needs help with basic manners like leash walking, recall, or crate comfort—and you’d love a jumpstart from a certified trainer—Board & Train can be a game changer. If your dog has aggressive behavior, please click here
Q: What’s the daily routine like during a Board & Train stay?
A: Your dog will get 2–3 focused training sessions per day, structured enrichment, play breaks, rest, and lots of love. This isn’t boot camp—it’s relationship-centered learning in a real home.
Q: Will my dog’s training last after they come home?
A: Absolutely—as long as you continue the work! You’ll receive a go-home lesson, training notes, and support to help maintain their new skills.
Q: Do you provide updates while my dog is with you?
A: Yes! You’ll receive photos, videos, and progress notes so you stay in the loop and can see your pup’s growth.
Q: What should I bring for my dog’s stay?
A: We’ll send a checklist before your program begins, but basics include food, favorite treats, medications (if needed), and a crate if they have one they love.
Q: What if my dog is nervous or shy?
A: We welcome dogs with mild anxiety or fear—as long as they are safe around people and dogs. We take a slow, gentle approach to help them feel at home.
Q: Do you use shock collars, prong collars, or other aversive tools?
A: No. We use only science-backed, humane training methods based in positive reinforcement. Research shows aversives can increase fear and anxiety and often suppress behavior without addressing the root cause. Our focus is on trust, not intimidation.
Q: Can you guarantee my dog’s behavior will change?
A: No ethical trainer can guarantee specific results, because dogs are living beings with unique needs and learning curves. What we do guarantee is personalized attention, a clear training plan, and ongoing support to help you and your dog succeed together.
Q: How fast will my dog learn during a Board & Train?
A: There are no shortcuts when it comes to ethical, lasting dog training. Even with intensive and personalized sessions, dogs learn at different paces based on their age, history, and individual personality. Every dog is different, and what one pup learns in a week may take another dog three. We'll meet your dog where they are, and progress will be based on their comfort and clarity—not a cookie-cutter timeline.