Board & Train in Springfield, MO
Your dog lives and trains with a professional Off Leash K9 trainer, then comes home with obedience that holds up around real distractions.
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The fastest route to a dog you can take anywhere
One hour a week is a slow way to change a dog. In board and train your dog works with a professional trainer every day, in a real home rather than a kennel run, until the commands are automatic. You still learn to handle your own dog: every program ends with a two-hour one-on-one session at home. If you would rather do the training yourself, our private obedience lessons cover the same commands at your own pace.
What the board and train programs deliver
Daily, not weekly
Your dog trains every day with a professional trainer instead of once a week with you.
Trained in a real home
Your dog stays and trains at the trainer's home, so the manners are built where dogs actually live.
Off-leash work
The two-week program trains your dog to work completely off leash, outside, with distractions.
Distraction proofing
Every behavior is taught to a high level of distraction proofing, not just in a quiet room.
A two-hour handover
When your dog comes home you get a two-hour session on everything they do and how to handle it.
Board and train programs and pricing
Every board and train includes the Off Leash K9 e-collar and a 15 ft training leash, plus the two-hour handover session when your dog comes home. Board and train starts once your dog is at least five months old. Payment plans are available, and every package is listed on our plans and pricing page.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks of practical everyday obedience taken outside, off leash, with distractions, plus manners and socialization.
1 Week Board & Train
One week on the core commands. This program does not include off-leash work.
Behavior Modification Board & Train
Three weeks plus three private sessions, for dogs struggling with aggression toward dogs, people, or both.
Watch a board and train transformation
A one-and-a-half-year-old XL bully after board and train with our Southwest Missouri team. More training videos on YouTube →
What Southwest Missouri dog owners say
“Before training, Wilson was difficult to walk, constantly sought attention, and had a habit of counter surfing. After completing the two-week program, he has transformed into the well-behaved, well-mannered, and highly obedient dog we always hoped he could be.”
“Henry came home in a great state of mind, focused, and confident. His ability to sit, down, come, place, and heel is dialed in... Some folks might be hesitant about training an older dog, but even at 8 years old it was a great investment.”
“I did the 2 week drop off and train and McKenzie was fantastic! She sent regular updates with videos and pictures, made incredible progress with my dog, and was so helpful through the whole process.”
Board and train questions
How long is board and train?
Choose one week, two weeks, or three weeks. The one-week program covers the basic commands on leash. The two-week program is the full off-leash obedience program. The behavior modification program runs three weeks and adds three private sessions.
Where does my dog stay?
Your dog stays and trains at the trainer's home, not in a boarding kennel. That is deliberate: manners, door behavior and socialization are easier to build where a dog is actually living.
Will my dog be off leash by the end?
The two-week program trains your dog to work completely off leash, outside, around distractions. The one-week program is on-leash basic commands only. For dogs dealing with aggression or severe anxiety, full off-leash freedom is not always the right goal, and your trainer will be straight with you about what is realistic for your dog.
What is included in the price?
The Off Leash K9 e-collar your dog is trained on, a 15 ft training leash, the board and train itself, and a two-hour one-on-one session when your dog comes home that walks you through every command and how to handle them.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
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