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The Board and Train Experience in Asheville NC
Board and Train is an immersive training experience that builds confidence and reliability in your dog's behavior, achieving and exceeding your highest training goals. Your dog will gain tremendous experience working with our professional trainers, dog classmates, resident dogs and mini farm animals. They will come to enjoy a positive experience learning and making new friends, human and animal!
Training Updates:
Board and train is much like a school day for children. Their day starts at 7 am and includes obedience training events, play groups, feedings, potty training breaks, and grooming. Your dog will be engaged in daily exercise and enrichment activities to apply training in real life situations, such as walks at the local parks, on hiking trails, and in pet friendly stores.
Dogs exhibiting biting or dog aggression are referred to our Behavior Training program. Dogs enrolled in Behavior Training that cannot be safely handled by our senior trainers are subject to having training terminated. Please fully share your dog's behaviors before the start of class so we can help you choose the best class for their successful completion.
Graduation Training
Your dog's graduation training video is your's to keep. Your trainer will demonstrate each of the obedience commands and have you practice in several scenarios to ensure your confidence and understanding of how your dog thinks and learns.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We enjoy working with you and encourage you to return for Refresher Training! Your dog will arrive excited to learn as they are familiar with us and love to learn. Refresher Training is offered as a FREE Private Training session and as Board and Train for a reduced rate.
Veterinary Requirements:
Training Updates:
- pictures and videos
- written report cards
- text your Trainer anytime
Board and train is much like a school day for children. Their day starts at 7 am and includes obedience training events, play groups, feedings, potty training breaks, and grooming. Your dog will be engaged in daily exercise and enrichment activities to apply training in real life situations, such as walks at the local parks, on hiking trails, and in pet friendly stores.
Dogs exhibiting biting or dog aggression are referred to our Behavior Training program. Dogs enrolled in Behavior Training that cannot be safely handled by our senior trainers are subject to having training terminated. Please fully share your dog's behaviors before the start of class so we can help you choose the best class for their successful completion.
Graduation Training
Your dog's graduation training video is your's to keep. Your trainer will demonstrate each of the obedience commands and have you practice in several scenarios to ensure your confidence and understanding of how your dog thinks and learns.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We enjoy working with you and encourage you to return for Refresher Training! Your dog will arrive excited to learn as they are familiar with us and love to learn. Refresher Training is offered as a FREE Private Training session and as Board and Train for a reduced rate.
Veterinary Requirements:
- Rabies, DHPP and Bordetella vaccine
- Fecal float plus Giardia antigen test
- Heartworm and flea prevention
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Refresher TrainingBoard and Train, 1 Day/1 week, $57/400
Private Training Included, 1 hour Book refresher Training for an educational stay in a familiar place anytime after completing a Board & Train program! Your dog will meet and socialize with a new class and brush up on training. Drop off and pick up is available Monday-Friday 9a, 12pm, or 3pm. Sign up through your Pet Portal Login or text/call to reserve dates. Refresher Training
Your Trainer's expert support is our personal guarantee. We ensure success in achieving and maintaining your training goals for life. Refresher Training helps keep your dog fresh with known training. New behavior problems will best be addressed in On Leash, Off Leash, or Behavior Training programs. |
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Intro to Heel, 1 week, $900
Let the professionals teach your dog to heel on your left side. Your dog should be crate trained and potty trained to be prepared for our Intro to Heel program at 6 months age or older. Enjoy a nice, neat heel on your left side without your dog pulling. Heel ensures your dog will be safe and enjoyable to walk. The place command teaches your dog to go to place. Obedience Commands:
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Your dog will be introduced to Heel, Auto-sit when stoped, Sit, and Place. All training is on the leash with many treats and praise, as we are building a world of love and trust for them.
Dogs should be crate trained and be able to sleep through the night. If you are having difficulty with crate training or potty training, your puppy or dog should attend our Puppy Head Start or On Leash program.
Dogs should be crate trained and be able to sleep through the night. If you are having difficulty with crate training or potty training, your puppy or dog should attend our Puppy Head Start or On Leash program.
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Heel & Stay |
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Heel & Stay, 2 weeks, $1600
Let the professionals teach your dog to heel on your left side. Your dog should be crate trained and potty trained to be prepared for our Intro to Heel program. Dogs must be 6 months age or older. Obedience Commands:
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Your dog will learn the Heel, Auto-sit when stoped, Sit, Place, Down and (implied) Stay. All training is on the leash with many treats and praise.
Dogs should be crate trained and be able to sleep through the night. If you are having difficulty with crate training or potty training, your dog or puppy should attend our Puppy Head Start or On Leash programs.
Dogs should be crate trained and be able to sleep through the night. If you are having difficulty with crate training or potty training, your dog or puppy should attend our Puppy Head Start or On Leash programs.
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Puppy Head StartPuppy Head Start, 3 weeks, $2500
Training Video Included! Let the professionals teach your puppy to sleep through the night and go potty on command! Your puppy will gain a lifetime of socialization experiences in Puppy Head Start! Obedience Commands:
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Your puppy will be introduced to obedience, training, and life skills. All training will be on the leash with many treats and praise, as we are building a world of love and trust for them.
Puppies must be between 3-6 months age at the start of their scheduled class. If you are having difficulty with potty training your puppy should attend at 3 months age. If your challenges are mostly training related, it is recommended to start class at 4-6 months age.
Puppies must be between 3-6 months age at the start of their scheduled class. If you are having difficulty with potty training your puppy should attend at 3 months age. If your challenges are mostly training related, it is recommended to start class at 4-6 months age.
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On LeashOn Leash, 3 weeks, $2500
Training Video Included! Dreaming of quiet walks, peaceful hikes, and enjoying breweries with your dog? Make that dream a reality and give your dog a lifetime of socialization with foundation skills learned in On Leash. Obedience Commands:
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Experience and feel a drastic shift in your dog's focus and attention on you! Expect your dog to be responsive and reliable with their on leash commands with your follow through and reinforcement.
On Leash is ideal for dogs over 6 months age and is especially helpful for newly adopted rescue dogs. This program will accomplish crate training, potty training, and will reducing moderate fears, anxiety and other behaviors.
This program is not suitable for dogs with severe behavioral problems such as reactivity and aggression. Please see Behavior Training for more information.
On Leash is ideal for dogs over 6 months age and is especially helpful for newly adopted rescue dogs. This program will accomplish crate training, potty training, and will reducing moderate fears, anxiety and other behaviors.
This program is not suitable for dogs with severe behavioral problems such as reactivity and aggression. Please see Behavior Training for more information.
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Off LeashOff Leash, 3 weeks, $2500
Training Video Included! Your dog will be trained to perform their known commands off the leash. Requirements:
Learn how to use the remote training collar to communicate known commands with your dog. We do not use the ecollar to punish dogs, rather we use it to request active behaviors that are rewarded. Off Leash Commands:
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Off Leash training works inside the home, too! Families love the hands-free communication and multiple dog households become manageable, quiet, and tranquil again. Off Leash training is a luxury you won't want to live without!
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On & Off LeashOn & Off Leash, 6 weeks, $5,000 Training Video Included! Your dog will be trained to perform obedience commands both on the leash and off the leash in our five-star Board and Train program. On & Off Leash Commands:
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Looking for a transformative training experience? This program is designed to bring out your dog's unrealized potential. Build your off leash confidence and enjoy the matched trust your dog has in you! |
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Behavior TrainingBehavior Training, 6+ weeks, $5,500*
Training Video Included! Severe cases of aggression are the toughest, most physically and mentally demanding, but also the most rewarding. Our work will teach your dog to partner with the human, forming a cooperative and interdependent relationship. Behavior Problems:
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*Cases of extreme behavior/aggression are subject to additional fees |
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Severe behaviors are progressively reduced through carefully formulated protocols. Control is cultivated through obedience training. Together, severe behaviors are not magically erased, but rather they are reduced by a degree, or a percentage, and prevented through reliable physical control.
The degree, or percent of change, you can expect depends of type of aggression, severity, and age. A critical element of success is the owners' willingness to recognize the implications of reinforcing the dog's training and implementing the new behavior management routines. Your dog cannot succeed without your support. |
Registration
Call now to confirm class availability for our current start dates, or request a call from our Trainer.
Board and Train requires a $50 deposit for your Reservation
Board and Train requires a $50 deposit for your Reservation
Board and Train FAQ's
Q: Will my dog remember me?
A: Yes! We have never met a dog who didn’t remember their human. Even with rescues separated for years, they never forget family. Your dog will be excited when you arrive for graduation. Many dog also recognize their owners cars! Their memories are amazing.
Q: Will my dog miss me?
A: Dogs take about 3 days to adjust to the new training environment. Once they know where and when they will eat, sleep, walk, etc. they become comfortable and much more relaxed knowing the routine. When they relax, they are fully open to the active, fun days of training. This provides a great opportunity for your dog to learn that they can go overnight to a new place and have a fun and positive experience. Dogs that have never left their owner’s home or have significant anxiety or fears may take up to a week to fully adjust.
Q: What experiences will my dog have at Board & Train?
A: Quiet, calm environment, crate training, restful crate behavior, potty training/reinforcement of,bathing, nail trimming, cats, bunnies, small livestock animals, car rides, traffic, training outside with other dogs/people, practice not jumping on counters, practice not jumping up on others, daily walks, pack walks, training and handling by other staff, exposure to wheelchairs & walkers, social/play groups, big dogs, little dogs, dogs of all breeds, walking up stairs at your pace, waiting for permission to go through a door, confidence course to build environmental stability, bike rides, wading/swimming in the creeks, & more!
Q: Can I see my dog?
A: Clients are allowed to visit their dogs, however it is important to recognize that visiting your dog is emotionally beneficial to you and not emotionally beneficial for your dog. When you leave after visiting your dog, he or she will go through the adjustment period again, which may last from 3 days to a week, depending on your dog. This stressful for your dog, and may set them back in training, resulting in additional time to complete their training program.
Q: How often will I get training updates?
A: We send a weekly training update explaining what your dog has learned, what we will be teaching them in the coming week, what he has been doing great with, and what his greatest training challenges are. We want you to be a part of your dog’s training journey. We ask that you "like & follow" our Instagram or Facebook page to see pictures of your dog learning, socializing, and playing.
Q: Where will my dog stay?
A: Dogs in training sleep in their crate overnight at our facility. There is a live in attendant to ensure your dogs safety.
Q: How many dogs are in training?
A: Classes usually consist of 4 dogs per trainer. This number is variable because some dogs are in our 3-week program while other are in our 6-week program. We have full time staff to help with feeding, cleaning, care, exercise walks, and group training exercises. We operate as a cohesive unit and integrate the student dogs, as appropriate, to learn how to work, walk, and socialize around one another. Very often classmates become best friends.
Q: How will my dog know to listen to me after graduation?
A: Your dog will learn 6 commands plus more with our trainers and staff. Training you, the client, is just as important as training your dog. For programs Puppy Head Start, On Leash, Off Leash, and Behavior Training, we provide a graduation training video of your dog performing the commands, including leash handling skills, use of equipment and general behavior management. We also train you and your family on graduation day with a fully comprehensive lesson. During this lesson, we demonstrate each of your dogs commands and work together to help transfer the training to you. Clients that actively engage in their training and maintain the dogs obedience find the transition quite easy and intuitive with our guided support.
Q: Will I have help after graduation?
A: We provide refresher training for life of your dog after completion of our Board and Train Programs. There are 3 ways to obtain assistance; call/text/email, come to the Training Center for a one-on-one lesson, or sign your dog up for Refresher Board & Train.
A: Yes! We have never met a dog who didn’t remember their human. Even with rescues separated for years, they never forget family. Your dog will be excited when you arrive for graduation. Many dog also recognize their owners cars! Their memories are amazing.
Q: Will my dog miss me?
A: Dogs take about 3 days to adjust to the new training environment. Once they know where and when they will eat, sleep, walk, etc. they become comfortable and much more relaxed knowing the routine. When they relax, they are fully open to the active, fun days of training. This provides a great opportunity for your dog to learn that they can go overnight to a new place and have a fun and positive experience. Dogs that have never left their owner’s home or have significant anxiety or fears may take up to a week to fully adjust.
Q: What experiences will my dog have at Board & Train?
A: Quiet, calm environment, crate training, restful crate behavior, potty training/reinforcement of,bathing, nail trimming, cats, bunnies, small livestock animals, car rides, traffic, training outside with other dogs/people, practice not jumping on counters, practice not jumping up on others, daily walks, pack walks, training and handling by other staff, exposure to wheelchairs & walkers, social/play groups, big dogs, little dogs, dogs of all breeds, walking up stairs at your pace, waiting for permission to go through a door, confidence course to build environmental stability, bike rides, wading/swimming in the creeks, & more!
Q: Can I see my dog?
A: Clients are allowed to visit their dogs, however it is important to recognize that visiting your dog is emotionally beneficial to you and not emotionally beneficial for your dog. When you leave after visiting your dog, he or she will go through the adjustment period again, which may last from 3 days to a week, depending on your dog. This stressful for your dog, and may set them back in training, resulting in additional time to complete their training program.
Q: How often will I get training updates?
A: We send a weekly training update explaining what your dog has learned, what we will be teaching them in the coming week, what he has been doing great with, and what his greatest training challenges are. We want you to be a part of your dog’s training journey. We ask that you "like & follow" our Instagram or Facebook page to see pictures of your dog learning, socializing, and playing.
Q: Where will my dog stay?
A: Dogs in training sleep in their crate overnight at our facility. There is a live in attendant to ensure your dogs safety.
Q: How many dogs are in training?
A: Classes usually consist of 4 dogs per trainer. This number is variable because some dogs are in our 3-week program while other are in our 6-week program. We have full time staff to help with feeding, cleaning, care, exercise walks, and group training exercises. We operate as a cohesive unit and integrate the student dogs, as appropriate, to learn how to work, walk, and socialize around one another. Very often classmates become best friends.
Q: How will my dog know to listen to me after graduation?
A: Your dog will learn 6 commands plus more with our trainers and staff. Training you, the client, is just as important as training your dog. For programs Puppy Head Start, On Leash, Off Leash, and Behavior Training, we provide a graduation training video of your dog performing the commands, including leash handling skills, use of equipment and general behavior management. We also train you and your family on graduation day with a fully comprehensive lesson. During this lesson, we demonstrate each of your dogs commands and work together to help transfer the training to you. Clients that actively engage in their training and maintain the dogs obedience find the transition quite easy and intuitive with our guided support.
Q: Will I have help after graduation?
A: We provide refresher training for life of your dog after completion of our Board and Train Programs. There are 3 ways to obtain assistance; call/text/email, come to the Training Center for a one-on-one lesson, or sign your dog up for Refresher Board & Train.