Board and Train

Programs in Portland Oregon

In-Home Board & Train in Portland

Structure, Clarity, and Real-Life Training — Inside a Home

Your dog doesn’t have an energy problem — they have a clarity problem.

If walks feel chaotic, your dog struggles to disengage inside the house, or communication feels inconsistent, the issue usually isn’t motivation or drive. It’s a lack of structure, boundaries, and clear communication.

My in-home Board & Train programs are designed to help dogs channel their energy with purpose, understand expectations, and learn how to live well in a real household — not a kennel or training warehouse.

This is intentional training for owners who value relationship, structure, and long-term results.

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Is Our Portland Board & Train Right for Your Dog?

This program is a great fit if your dog:

Has high energy or drive but struggles with direction
Has difficulty disengaging after activity
Needs clearer rules and boundaries inside the home
Is socially appropriate with people and dogs
Has no history of human-directed aggression

This program may not be a fit if your dog:

Has a bite history or human-directed aggression
Displays severe leash reactivity in close quarters
Requires intensive behavior modification for aggression
Cannot safely navigate shared or public spaces

Board & Train acceptance is limited and case-by-case to ensure the safety and success of every dog in my home.

What an In-Home Board & Train Program Includes

Board & Train means your dog lives and trains in my home alongside my family and dog.

Rather than drilling commands in isolation, training focuses on:

Mindset and decision-making
Clear communication on and off leash
Structure, rules, and boundaries
Channeling drive into appropriate outlets
Teaching dogs when to engage — and when to disengage

Dogs learn how to work, play, and rest within the rhythm of everyday life.

How Our Portland Board & Train Program Works

Application — You’ll complete a detailed application covering your dog’s history, temperament, and goals.
Consultation — We’ll discuss expectations and determine if the program is the right fit.
Acceptance — Dogs are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
In-Home Training — Your dog lives and trains with me for the duration of the program.
Owner Transfer Session — You’ll learn how to maintain structure, handling, and communication at home.
Follow-Up Support — Guidance to help results carry over long-term.

Board & Train Programs Available

3-Week Board & Train Program — Mindset & Foundation

Best for:

High-energy or busy-minded dogs
Dogs who need clearer structure before advanced obedience
Owners who want better behavior without suppressing drive

Focus:

Engagement and disengagement skills
Household rules and boundaries
Place and down-stay foundations
Leash manners and recall foundations
Purposeful play and fulfillment

Includes:

21 days of in-home living and training
Daily mindset and structure work
Place and down foundations
Leash communication
Owner transfer session
Follow-up support

Investment: $3,900 – $4,300

4-Week Board & Train Program — Obedience & Lifestyle Integration

Best for:

Owners who want reliable obedience in real life
Dogs who can handle structure and responsibility
First-time dog owners wanting a strong foundation

Skills Covered:

Sit
Down
Place
Recall (come)
Loose-leash walking
Heel

Lifestyle Training:

Clear household expectations
Switching between work, play, and rest
Structured freedom inside the home
Engagement without chaos

Training Options:

Reward-based training with clear structure
Optional e-collar conditioning (owner-approved and dog-appropriate)

Includes:

28 days of in-home living and training
Obedience and mindset work
Structured play and fulfillment
Leash and off-leash foundations
Owner transfer session
Follow-up support

Investment: $5,300 – $5,800

Board & Train Results: What Your Dog Will Learn

By the end of the program, your dog will leave with:

Clearer leash and verbal communication
Improved recall and responsiveness
A better understanding of rules and boundaries
The ability to disengage when nothing is being asked
Maintained drive with improved direction

Why In-Home Board & Train Works Better Than Kennel Programs

Dogs learn in a real household environment
Skills generalize more easily to your home and lifestyle
Training addresses behavior between commands
Structure is taught alongside play and fulfillment

I intentionally take very limited Board & Train dogs to ensure focused training and individualized care.

After the Board & Train: Owner Transfer & Support

Training doesn’t end when your dog goes home.

You’ll receive:

A structured owner transfer lesson
Clear handling and expectation guidance
Ongoing support to help you maintain results

Long-term success comes from owners who understand how to continue the work.

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Because spots are limited, all Board & Train programs begin with an application.