board and train DFW
Residential Dog Training Programs | Transform Your Dog in 2-4 Weeks | Science-Backed Results
⭐ 4.9-Star Rating | 10,000+ Dogs Trained | 99% Success Rate | Guaranteed Results
Professional board and train in Dallas-Fort Worth costs $2,500-$5,000 depending on program length and goals. Your dog lives at our facility for 2-4 weeks while we teach obedience, behavior modification, or specialized training. Programs include daily training sessions, socialization, distraction proofing across DFW, owner transfer coaching, equipment, and lifetime support. Most popular: 2-week obedience program ($3,000) transforms pulling, jumping, ignoring commands into reliable sit, down, place, heel, and recall. Results in weeks, not months.
Here's what most Dallas dog owners don't realize: your dog isn't the problem. The problem is the training environment.
Think about it. You do a weekly private lesson. Your dog behaves beautifully during the session. Then you go home, and by Tuesday, it's like the lesson never happened. Your dog is back to pulling on the leash, jumping on guests, ignoring your commands.
Why? Because in weekly lessons, your dog gets 1 hour of training per week in a perfect environment, followed by 167 hours of practicing the wrong behaviors at home.
The math doesn't work. You're trying to overcome a week of bad habits with one hour of good training. It's like trying to learn a language by practicing one hour per week—you'll make progress eventually, but it's painfully slow.
Board & train flips the equation. Your dog gets:
But here's the critical piece most people miss: board & train isn't just about training your dog. It's about training YOU.
The science is clear: dogs generalize slowly. A dog who sits perfectly for a trainer won't automatically sit for you unless you understand how to ask, when to reinforce, and what your body language is communicating.
That's why our board & train programs include extensive owner transfer sessions. We don't just hand you back a trained dog. We teach you the psychology and mechanics of handling your newly trained dog so the results last.
Our Dallas board & train programs are built on decades of research in animal learning psychology. Here are the four PhD-authored books that explain WHY intensive residential training produces faster, more reliable results than weekly lessons:
PhD in Psychology (Animal Learning & Behavior) | Certified Behaviorist & Trainer
Why This Book Matters for Board & Train:
Key Takeaway for Board & Train: Learning happens faster when training sessions are frequent, focused, and immediately reinforced. Weekly lessons give dogs too much time between sessions to forget or practice wrong behaviors. Daily training creates rapid neural pathway development.
PhD in Zoology | Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist | Decades of Behavior Case Experience
Why This Book Matters for Board & Train:
Key Takeaway for Board & Train: A trained dog without a trained handler is like a Ferrari with a learner's permit driver. The owner transfer component is what determines long-term success. We train the human as much as we train the dog.
PhD Anthrozoologist | Decades Studying Human-Animal Interactions
Why This Book Matters for Board & Train:
Key Takeaway for Board & Train: Removing a dog from their home environment eliminates contextual cues that trigger bad behaviors. At our facility, there's no couch to jump on, no door to bolt through, no distractions they've learned to ignore you around. We build behaviors in a controlled environment, then proof them across Dallas.
PhD in Psychology | Dog Welfare Researcher | Science-Based Training Advocate
Why This Book Matters for Board & Train:
Key Takeaway for Board & Train: Intensive training doesn't mean constant pressure. Our board & train includes play, socialization, enrichment activities, and downtime. Happy dogs learn faster. We build confidence while teaching obedience.
Let's break down the real costs—not just money, but time, frustration, and results.
Time: 6-12 months
Success Rate: ~20%
Hidden Cost: Reinforcing bad habits, destroyed furniture, vet bills from behavioral issues
Time: 8-16 weeks (1 hour/week)
Success Rate: ~60%
Hidden Cost: Your time every week, inconsistent results, slow progress
Time: 2-4 weeks
Success Rate: 99%
ROI: Professional results in 1/4 the time, guaranteed outcomes, lifetime support
Consider what you're currently dealing with:
When you factor in the real costs of an untrained dog, board & train isn't an expense—it's an investment that pays for itself within months.
2 weeks residential
Best For: Puppies who need intensive early training, Christmas puppies, families who want a well-trained puppy from day one.
Learn More2-4 weeks residential
Best For: Dogs who pull on leash, jump on guests, ignore commands, need reliable obedience. MOST POPULAR program.
Enroll Now4+ weeks residential
Best For: Dogs with serious behavior problems, aggression history, failed other training programs, need specialized intervention.
Schedule Assessment| What's Included | Puppy $2,500 |
Obedience $3,000 |
Behavior Mod $5,000 |
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| Duration | 2 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 4+ weeks |
| Basic Obedience (Sit, Down, Recall) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Obedience (Place, Heel, Stay) | Foundation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Potty & Crate Training | ✓ | If needed | If needed |
| Leash Walking (No Pulling) | Introduction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Socialization Program | ✓ | Moderate | Extensive |
| Distraction Proofing | Basic | ✓ | Advanced |
| Off-Leash Training | — | Preparation | ✓ |
| Aggression/Reactivity Work | — | Mild cases | ✓ |
| Anxiety/Fear Protocols | — | — | ✓ |
| E-Collar Conditioning | — | Optional | ✓ |
| Owner Transfer Sessions | 3 sessions | 4-5 sessions | 6-8 sessions |
| Take-Home Equipment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifetime Phone Support | ✓ | ✓ | Priority |
Ever wonder what actually happens while your dog is in our board & train program? Here's the detailed timeline:
Your Dog Arrives
What Happens: We assess your dog's temperament, learning style, and current behavior baseline. Discuss your specific goals. Get your dog settled into their kennel. First introduction to trainers. Light leash work to establish communication.
Focus: Building trust, reducing stress, establishing routine.
Your Part: Provide detailed history, food, medications, emergency contacts.
Foundation Building
What Happens: 3-4 short training sessions daily (10-15 minutes each). Teaching the basics of leash pressure, marker training, and beginning sit/down. Low-distraction environment. Lots of positive reinforcement. Play and enrichment between sessions.
Focus: Clear communication, building motivation, establishing that training = fun.
What You'll See: Your dog understands basic concepts but isn't reliable yet. They're learning the "language" of training.
Skill Development
What Happens: Adding place, heel, and recall commands. Increasing duration and distance. Introducing mild distractions (other dogs in kennels, trainers walking by). Commands become more reliable. 4-5 sessions daily.
Focus: Building duration, adding distance, early distraction work.
What You'll See: Your dog responds consistently to commands in quiet environments. They're building confidence and focus.
Proofing & Generalization
What Happens: Real-world training at Dallas locations—parks, shopping centers, outdoor patios. Distraction proofing around people, dogs, bikes, noise. Commands tested in multiple environments. Leash walking on busy sidewalks. E-collar conditioning begins (if in program).
Focus: Reliability in real-world situations, impulse control, neutrality around distractions.
Dallas Locations We Use: Katy Trail, Klyde Warren Park, Trinity Groves, White Rock Lake, NorthPark Center, Legacy West
Advanced Skills & Off-Leash Work
What Happens: Off-leash obedience development. Advanced distraction proofing (other dogs, wildlife, high-energy environments). Increased duration stays (5+ minutes). Distance work (recall from 100+ feet). Specialized skills based on your goals.
Focus: Reliability without physical management, emergency recall, advanced impulse control.
What You'll See: Your dog performs commands off-leash in high-distraction environments. They check in voluntarily. They've learned to think instead of react.
Teaching YOU (Most Critical Phase!)
What Happens: Hands-on sessions where we teach YOU how to handle your trained dog. We demonstrate proper timing, body language, command delivery, reinforcement schedules. You practice while we coach. We identify your mistakes and fix them on the spot.
Focus: Handler skill development, troubleshooting, building your confidence.
What You'll Learn: Exact technique for every command. How to read your dog's body language. When to reinforce, when to correct. How to proof training at home. Maintenance schedule.
Number of Sessions: 3-8 depending on program (more for complex cases)
Going Home
What You Get:
Your Part: Practice daily (5-10 minutes), use commands in real life, follow the homework plan, reach out with questions.
Max – German Shepherd
Plano, TX | 2-year-old | $3,000 Obedience Program
"Max was 85 pounds of pulling, lunging, and ignoring us. We tried weekly lessons for 6 months with minimal results. Did the 2-week board & train and it was NIGHT AND DAY. Max came back calm, focused, and obedient. The owner transfer sessions were crucial—they taught us how to maintain the training. It's been 8 months and he's still perfect. Best $3,000 we've ever spent."
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Luna – Reactive Lab Mix
Highland Park, TX | 3-year-old | $5,000 Behavior Modification
"Luna was dog-aggressive after a bad dog park incident. Couldn't walk her anywhere without lunging and barking. We did the 4-week behavior modification program. They worked on counter-conditioning, desensitization, and built obedience on top of it. Luna is now neutral around other dogs. We can walk White Rock Lake without stress. The follow-up support has been incredible—they still answer our texts a year later."
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Rocky – Pit Bull
Fort Worth, TX | 18 months old | $3,000 Obedience Program
"Rocky was out of control. 70 pounds of pure chaos. Jumping, pulling, no impulse control. Did the 2-week program and the difference is unbelievable. He heels calmly, holds place during guests, comes when called. The trainers taught us the 'why' behind every command. Understanding the psychology made us better handlers. Rocky is now our best-behaved dog ever."
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Bella – Goldendoodle
Frisco, TX | 10 months old | $2,500 Puppy Program
"We got Bella at 8 months and she was already developing bad habits—jumping, pulling, ignoring commands. The 2-week puppy board & train reset everything. She learned obedience, crate training, impulse control. The transformation was incredible. Now she's 2 years old and still perfectly trained. Our friends can't believe she's the same dog."
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Duke – Rottweiler
Dallas, TX | 4-year-old rescue | $5,000 Behavior Modification
"Duke was a rescue with fear aggression. Lunged at strangers, reactive to men, couldn't be around other dogs. Everyone told us to euthanize. We tried the 4-week behavior program as a last resort. The trainers saved Duke's life. He went from aggressive and fearful to calm and confident. The science-based approach made sense. Duke is now a therapy dog visiting senior centers. UNBELIEVABLE transformation."
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😟 The Worry: "The trainer can handle my dog, but what about me?"
✅ The Reality: This only happens if the owner transfer is skipped or rushed. Our programs include 3-8 transfer sessions where we teach YOU every command. We coach your timing, body language, and technique until you're confident. We literally put the leash in your hands and walk you through it step-by-step. Plus, lifetime phone support means if something slips, you call us and we fix it.
😟 The Worry: "I've never been away from my dog for 2-4 weeks. Will they think I abandoned them?"
✅ The Reality: Dogs don't experience time the way humans do. They live in the present. At our facility, your dog gets structure, enrichment, socialization, and training. Most dogs thrive in board & train because their days have purpose and routine. When you pick them up, they're THRILLED to see you—and now they have skills that make life together easier. Zero long-term stress.
😟 The Worry: "My dog is sensitive/fearful/anxious. Can they handle board & train?"
✅ The Reality: We customize every program to the individual dog. Anxious dogs get slower pacing, more relationship-building, confidence exercises. Fearful dogs get desensitization protocols. We don't force anything—we build at their pace. Many anxious dogs actually do BETTER in board & train because they escape the stressors at home (chaotic household, overattached owner) and learn to be confident independently.
😟 The Worry: "$3,000 is a lot. Why not just do $100/week lessons?"
✅ The Reality: Do the math. Weekly lessons = $100/week × 12-16 weeks = $1,200-1,600 for slower results with lower success rates. Board & train = $2,500-3,000 for guaranteed results in 2-4 weeks. Plus, consider your time: weekly lessons require your attendance every week. Board & train = we do the work, you get the result. Most Dallas families who try weekly lessons first end up wishing they'd done board & train from the start.
😟 The Worry: "I'm afraid I'll pay thousands and in 6 months my dog will be back to their old behaviors."
✅ The Reality: This happens when owners don't maintain training. We give you a detailed maintenance plan: practice 5-10 minutes daily, use commands in real life, proof regularly. If you follow the plan, training lasts forever. If behaviors slip, that's what lifetime support is for—you call us, we troubleshoot, we fix it. We've trained 10,000+ dogs with a 99% success rate. The 1% who "fail" are owners who didn't practice.
😟 The Worry: "I'm afraid my dog will be scared or hurt during training."
✅ The Reality: We use balanced training—positive reinforcement combined with clear boundaries. No hitting, no yelling, no intimidation. E-collars (when used) are communication tools, not punishment devices. They provide gentle stimulation like a TENS unit. Our methods are based on PhD-level research in animal learning. Happy dogs learn faster. If training creates fear, it's ineffective. We build confidence, not compliance through fear.
Your dog lives at our professional training facility for the program duration. Climate-controlled kennels, comfortable bedding, enrichment activities. We provide all food (or you can provide their current food to avoid GI upset).
Multiple short, focused training sessions throughout the day. This is how dogs learn best—frequent repetition with rest periods between. Each session builds on the previous one.
Sit, down, place, heel, recall (come), stay, loose-leash walking, door manners, impulse control, neutrality around distractions. Depending on program length, some commands will be more advanced than others.
We train your dog at actual Dallas-Fort Worth locations:
3-8 hands-on sessions where we teach YOU how to handle your trained dog. We demonstrate, then YOU practice while we coach. We fix your timing, body language, and technique. This is what determines long-term success.
Everything you need to maintain training:
Custom videos of YOUR dog performing every command. You can reference these at home when practicing. We also provide video demonstrations of us showing proper handling technique.
Detailed guide covering:
Our cell phone number. Call or text anytime with questions. If something's not working, we help you troubleshoot. If behaviors slip, we get you back on track. Many clients still reach out years later—we're always here.
We check in at 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months post-pickup. Make sure training is holding. Answer questions. Adjust homework if needed. Some programs include optional tune-up sessions if required.
Here's what most Dallas dog owners don't realize: training is a skill that requires maintenance. It's like learning a language or a musical instrument—if you don't use it, you lose it.
But maintenance isn't hard. Here's what it takes:
Run through commands once a day. Sit, down, place, heel, recall. Keep sessions short and fun. Use different locations: backyard, front yard, driveway, garage. The goal is to keep skills fresh.
Use commands in everyday life:
Once a week, take your dog somewhere with distractions and proof commands:
Reach out if:
Remember: We're here for life. Lifetime support isn't just a marketing phrase—we mean it. Many of our clients still text us 2-3 years post-training. That's the relationship we build.
Board & train in Dallas costs $2,500-$5,000 depending on program length and goals. Puppy programs start at $2,500 (2 weeks). Standard obedience is $3,000 (2-4 weeks). Behavior modification programs are $5,000 (4+ weeks). All programs include training, owner transfer sessions, equipment, videos, written guides, and lifetime phone support. Payment plans available through Affirm.
Most board & train programs are 2-4 weeks. Puppy foundations is 2 weeks. Standard obedience is 2-4 weeks depending on starting point and goals. Behavior modification programs are 4+ weeks for complex cases. The length depends on your dog's age, temperament, existing behaviors, and training goals. We'll recommend the right duration during your assessment.
Yes, IF you practice what we teach you. This is why owner transfer sessions are critical. We teach YOU how to handle your trained dog. We coach your timing, body language, and technique until you're confident. Dogs who "forget" training typically have owners who didn't attend transfer sessions or didn't practice at home. Follow our maintenance plan and training lasts forever.
Every program includes: residential stay at our facility, 3-5 daily training sessions, all core obedience commands (sit, down, place, heel, recall, stay), real-world distraction proofing at Dallas locations, owner transfer coaching (3-8 sessions), take-home equipment package, custom video demonstrations, written training manual, lifetime phone support, and follow-up check-ins.
Yes. Our behavior modification program ($5,000, 4+ weeks) is designed for aggression cases. We handle dog aggression, human aggression, fear aggression, and reactivity. The program includes obedience training combined with counter-conditioning, desensitization, and controlled exposure therapy. We've successfully rehabilitated hundreds of aggressive dogs in Dallas. Assessment required before acceptance.
For most dogs, yes. Board & train produces faster, more reliable results. Here's why: weekly lessons = 1 hour training + 167 hours practicing bad habits at home. Board & train = 10-20+ professional training hours per week with zero reinforcement of bad behaviors. The compressed timeline and consistent training environment accelerate learning. Plus, you save time—we do the work, you get the result.
E-collars are used in advanced and behavior modification programs when appropriate for off-leash training or distance control. They're optional in standard obedience programs. We always condition dogs to understand the e-collar before relying on it. Modern e-collars provide gentle stimulation (like a TENS unit or vibrating phone) and are communication tools, not punishment devices. Never used on puppies under 6 months.
Yes! Our Puppy Foundations program ($2,500, 2 weeks) is designed for puppies 8 weeks - 6 months old. It covers potty training, crate training, socialization, basic obedience, bite inhibition, and leash walking. Puppies benefit hugely from early intensive training during their critical development windows. Many Dallas families use our puppy board & train for Christmas puppies or when they don't have time for weeks of house training.
We train dogs at real Dallas-Fort Worth locations: Katy Trail (joggers, bikes, dogs), Klyde Warren Park (urban crowds), White Rock Lake (wildlife, water), Trinity Groves (restaurant patios), Legacy West (shopping areas), NorthPark Center (varied surfaces), Fort Worth Stockyards (livestock), plus various pet stores, outdoor malls, and residential neighborhoods. Real-world proofing is what makes training stick.
Owner transfer sessions are hands-on coaching where we teach YOU how to handle your trained dog. We demonstrate proper technique, then put the leash in your hands and coach you through every command. We fix your timing, body language, and common mistakes in real-time. You practice while we guide you. This is the most important part of board & train—a trained dog with an untrained handler won't succeed long-term.
We customize every program to the individual dog. Reactive, anxious, or fearful dogs need modified approaches—slower pacing, more confidence building, desensitization protocols, counter-conditioning. Many anxious dogs actually thrive in board & train because they learn to be confident independently (away from overattached owners or chaotic home environments). Assessment required to ensure we're the right fit.
We don't recommend mid-program visits as they can disrupt the training process and create separation anxiety. However, we provide regular updates via text/photo. For extended programs (4+ weeks), we may schedule a midpoint check-in. You're welcome to call anytime with questions or concerns. Most dogs settle quickly and do better without visits until pickup.
99% success rate across 10,000+ dogs trained. The 1% "failure" rate comes from owners who don't practice or don't attend transfer sessions. When owners follow our maintenance plan, training lasts forever. Our 4.9-star Google rating with 534 reviews reflects this success. We guarantee results—if you're not satisfied, we work with you until you are (within reason).
Yes! We partner with Affirm for financing. Apply at checkout for 0% APR options or low monthly payments. Most Dallas families qualify instantly. We also offer military discounts (active duty and veterans). Payment plans make professional training accessible without financial stress. Contact us for details.
All breeds, all sizes, all temperaments. From tiny Chihuahuas to giant Great Danes. High-energy breeds (Huskies, Cattle Dogs, Border Collies) excel in board & train because they get the mental stimulation they crave. Stubborn breeds (Beagles, Basset Hounds, Bulldogs) benefit from consistent professional handling. Bully breeds (Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans) often need structure and impulse control. We customize training to your dog's breed-specific needs.
Jessica R.
Dallas, TX
"We tried everything before board & train—YouTube videos, weekly lessons, group classes. Nothing stuck. Did the 2-week obedience program and WOW. Our dog went from chaos to calm. The owner transfer sessions were game-changers—they taught us the skills we were missing. Eight months later, he's still perfectly trained. This should have been our first stop, not our last resort."
Marcus T.
Fort Worth, TX
"$3,000 felt expensive until we saw the results. Our German Shepherd was reactive, pulling, jumping, out of control. Two weeks later: calm, obedient, reliable. The science behind their methods makes sense. Understanding WHY training works made us better dog owners. Plus lifetime support—they still answer my texts a year later. Worth every penny."
Elena S.
Frisco, TX
"We rescued a 3-year-old pit bull with aggression issues. Everyone said euthanize. We tried the behavior modification program as a last chance. FOUR WEEKS LATER: Our dog is calm, neutral around other dogs, obedient, confident. The trainers saved our dog's life. The detailed behavior work plus obedience training transformed him completely. If your dog has serious issues, this is your answer."
David K.
Plano, TX
"Best decision we made for our puppy. Got her at 4 months and sent her to the puppy board & train immediately. Two weeks later she was potty trained, crate trained, socialized, and knew basic obedience. Our friends' puppies took 6 months to get where ours was at 4.5 months. The early investment set her up for life. She's now 2 years old and still perfectly behaved."
Rachel M.
McKinney, TX
"The owner transfer coaching is what makes this program work. They don't just train your dog and hand them back. They teach YOU how to be the handler your dog needs. The hands-on coaching, video demos, written guides, and lifetime support created lasting results. Our dog is 18 months post-training and still perfect. Practice makes permanent!"
Stop struggling with weekly lessons that aren't working. Board & train delivers professional results in a fraction of the time. Your dog lives with us for 2-4 weeks while we handle all the training. You get a fully trained dog + the skills to maintain it forever.
Limited spots available monthly—reserve your slot today.
Schedule Phone Consultation Call Now: (972) 372-9225📍 Address: 101 S Railroad St #7, Lewisville, TX 75057
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🕒 Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM | Sat 8AM-6PM | Sun 9AM-5PM
⭐ 4.9-Star Google Rating | 534 Reviews | 10,000+ Dogs Trained | 99% Success Rate
