Board & Train programs

*Please note: We are no longer booking 2 week B&T’s unless it is for a returning client wanting a tune up. After almost 4 years of running a successful board and train program, I have found that 2 weeks simply is not enough time for the vast majority of dogs. For many dogs - especially those suffering with anxiety - it can take up to 4-6 days to fully decompress and begin really absorbing the training, which means for some dogs half of their program is spent just trying to build trust and learning to relax. Only after that is when the dogs truly begin to absorb the information and can get out in the real world for training. I do not want to operate my programs consistently concerned about running out of time if a dog does not meet the timeline we (owners, trainers, society) have set for them… Dogs are not robots, and training reliable, happy, healthy dogs who will develop skills that will last means we need the proper amount of time. I form strong relationships with all the dogs and owners I work with and take pride in helping people live better lives with their dogs which is why I aim for high quality training and am not interested in getting dogs in and out as fast as I can. I am a quality over quantity type of gal, and do not want to operate like many big training operations do. I appreciate your understanding and willingness to part with your pups just a tad bit longer so we can get them home with the best training & mindset possible!

Regular Boarding (Current Clients): $100 per night

Puppy Raising program - $7000

This program is for those getting a new puppy and who want to start their puppy off on the right paw! Bring your puppy home from the breeder or rescue and have them spend their first 3 weeks with us as we lay down the foundational skills which will set the tone for the rest of their life! Let us do the hard work so you don’t have to! (just kidding, its always hard work, right?) After your puppy’s first 3 weeks with us learning how to be the best puppy they will go home to you, and return after they are 6 months old for another 3 weeks to complete their program! These three weeks will be spent doing more intensive work catered to an adult dog and will get you set for a life of adventures with your dog!

what does this program include?

3 week puppy jump start B&T
3 week adolescent B&T (after turning 6 months old)
A total of 8, 1 hour private lessons (4 after each B&T)
E-collar Technologies E collar & Prong (if needed)
Puppy package (toys, treats, slip leash)
2 hour go home sessions after both B&T’s
20 + page detailed training packets for each B&T

The First 3 Week B&T (puppy training):

Crate Training & Potty Training
Name Recognition & Beginning Recall
Exposure to handling & grooming
Learning to self soothe & self entertain (play pen)
Bite Inhibition (teaching puppy not to bite humans!)
Exposure to multitude of sights, sounds, smells
Safe and healthy exposure to dogs & other animals
Exposure to people & different environments
Learning how to walk on a leash/harness
Beginning basic commands (sit, down, kennel, break)
Creating drive for play, food drive, and handler engagement

Adolescent 3 week B&T (after your dog is 6 months old):

Tuning up or learning basic commands (sit/stay, place, heel, down/stay, break, kennel, off, leave it)
E-collar Training & solid off leash recall (come)
Loose leash walking & heel command
Public manners/exposure (training at parks, pet friendly stores etc)
In home manners (thresholds, place work, calm around food)
Engagement with handler & focus around distrasctions
Being neutral in a multitude of environments
Learning to interact calmly & respectfully with other dogs & people
Learning to self soothe & be calm
Fixing nuisance behaviors (jumping, barking, mouthiness)
Working through any anxieties or insecurities
Grooming & Handling
Continuing kennel training

During your dogs stay(s) you will receive extensive video footage of your dogs program uploaded daily to their google photos folder so you can see what your dog is working on and use it as a reference guide. I will send out text updates daily giving you updates on achievements, training notes, and updates in writing via text or e-mail. The dogs are kept on an active schedule every day making sure to meet their training and physical/mental needs. *Dogs are taken on leash walks daily, free time/social time in the fields, hiking, daily training outings to parks and stores, place time in the house, crate time, and solo training sessions every day

(outings for the puppy program & adolescent program look different. Puppy saftey protocols are in place to ensure no illnesses are contracted)

We work hard, but also love letting the dogs be dogs! On their go home day we will spend 2 hours together walking through each aspect of their training, how to use the new tools, and working both in public at a local park as well as finishing up at your home to transition your dog(s) home smoothly.

3 week board & train program - $4000

This program is for dogs who are at least 6 months old and are looking to fine tune all of the basics, earn off leash freedom, learn the Ecollar and work through minor behavioral issues.

What’s Included?

Ecollar Technologies E collar ($199 value)
4 private lessons to use post board and train ($490 value)
20+ page instruction booklet with diagrams, rules, and detailed notes on how to continue their training at home for lifetime success.
Access to google photos folder with all of your dogs training photos and full length videos (uploaded daily).
Ability to board here at PNW K9 Training whenever you’re out of town so we can maintain training.

During your dogs stay you will receive extensive video footage of your dogs program uploaded daily to their google photos folder so you can see what your dog is working on and use it as a reference guide. I will send out text updates daily giving you updates on achievements, training notes, and updates in writing. The dogs are kept on an active schedule every day making sure to meet their training and physical needs. Dogs are taken on leash walks daily, free time/social time in the fields, hiking, daily training outings to parks and stores, place time in the house, crate time, and solo training sessions every day. We work hard, but also love letting the dogs be dogs! On their go home day we will spend 2 hours together walking through each aspect of their training, how to use the new tools, and working both in public at a local park as well as finishing up at your home to transition your dog(s) home smoothly

What behaviors will my dog work through in their 3 weeks with me?

Loose leash walking/heel command
Crate Training
Calm Mindset
Thresholds (manners through doors/gates/kennel)
Sit/stay
Down/Stay
Public Manners (restaurants, stores, parks)
Appropriate greetings towards dogs & people
In home manners
Place command & Break command
E-collar conditioning & reliable recall
Working through Minor fears
Nail trimming & grooming
Conditioning to any tools (prong, slip leash)
Proper play & Socialization with dogs
Minor behavioral issues (jumping, barking, counter surfing)
Leave it /out
Waiting for food
Dog/People reactivity
Minor anxiety levels
Nipping & rough play

4+ week board & train program - Starts at $5000

This program is for dogs with more severe behavioral issues and or for dogs who need a longer and more intensive program.

What’s Included?

Ecollar Technologies E collar ($199 value)
4 private lessons to use post board and train ($490 value)
20+ page instruction booklet with diagrams, rules, and detailed notes on how to continue their training at home for lifetime success.
Access to google photos folder with all of your dogs training photos and full length videos (uploaded daily).
Ability to board here at PNW K9 Training whenever you’re out of town so we can maintain training.

What behaviors will my dog work through in their 4 weeks with me?

Everything listed in the 3 week program.
Dog reactivity & aggression (being able to co-exist around other dogs)
People reactivity & aggressive tendencies (being able to co-exist around a variety of people with no reactions)
Overcoming major fears (sounds, sights, objects)
Vehicle reactivity (no chasing cars, bikes, skateboards)
Severe leash reactivity
Seperation Anxiety
Resource guarding & barrier reactivity
Fixing poor socialization

But Why Should I Do E-Collar Training?

Here at PNW K9 Training LLC we specialize in E-collar training or, in other words, low-level remote collar training. The E-collar utilizes stimulation produced by a tens unit, the same technology used at a chiropractor to stimulate your muscles in therapy. The type of training we use is nothing like the old school training using shock collars when your dog does an unwanted behavior. The E-collar is carefully and slowly conditioned to your dog over the course of their program, pairing the low level stimulation with every known command. The e-collar stimulation becomes an extension of your voice and your commands. The remote becomes another form of pressure, just like the leash, it is intended on sending information to your dog. There are three modes on the e-collar; vibrate, tone, and stimulation. Through our training your dogs will learn a tone recall, that is, when they hear the tone, they know that means “come” with or without you calling them verbally. The way we use e-collars is one of the most humane and effective methods of training, and is not limited to any one type of dog. Through this training your dog will accomplish full off-leash reliability as well as having amazing responsiveness to your obedience commands. Can you imagine being able to allow your dog to have complete freedom and the ability to truly explore the world? To be able to trust they will always come when called and can truly become the ultimate adventure dog? That is what your dog will accomplish with their e-collar training. We want your dog to be the ultimate dog, and they deserve to have the freedom to run and play safely.

Your B&T program is the best way to jumpstart your training. Your dog is in no way “fully trained” for life after a B&T. When your dog comes home there is a lot of work needed to maintain their training. If you are dedicated to your dogs success and prepared for hard work when your dog returns, then this is the program for you. Consistency is key, if you put in 100%, you will see those results. It is normal for there to be challenges when your dog comes home, but if you maintain the rules, plan, and strategies I give you, there should be minimal regression. If you plan to go back to how your life was before training, and don’t stay consistent, the B&T may not be for you. Commitment is everything here.

I am committed to helping you continue your training after your dog goes home, which is why I include 4 FREE sessions post B&T and a lifetime of support.

Once your dog has completed their program they are able to board with me anytime so long as their training is being continued at home, join daycare, pack hikes, and more.