Absolutely! I'm dedicated to humane dog training methods that can go by many different labels, including positive reinforcement, reward-based, force-free, fear-free, and aversive-free. This means I don't use equipment or techniques that rely on pain, fear, physical force, or intimidation. My methods align with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position statement on humane dog training here.

Yes. During a board & train program, I take care of the time-consuming task of teaching new behaviors so you don't have to start from scratch. You'll still need to practice with your puppy or dog to maintain and build on those behaviors at home. Ongoing management and training efforts in your own environment remain essential after any board & train program.

My board & train and boarding services often book up a few months in advance, sometimes longer during holidays, summer travel season, and other peak times. Current availability for board & train and boarding stays is shown here. Assessments can only be scheduled on days I don't have a boarding guest staying in my home.

Probably not. Board & train programs are only for teaching foundations for basic manners. The examples shown on the website are the most common foundational skills that are well-suited to board & train.​Most other goals usually aren't well-suited because they can be very context-specific and/or mainly involve interventions other than teaching a concrete skill. Reducing barking is an example of a goal that isn't well-suited to board & train.

​​​​​​​No. Board & train programs are not for dogs who display anxious, reactive, or aggressive behaviors in any context. A behavior consultation is the appropriate service for those dogs.

Maybe. If your dog is a little hesitant when meeting an unfamiliar person, but warms up after a couple minutes, a board & train program might work out. We'll decide together if it's a good fit during the boarding assessment.​If your dog is more fearful than that, a board & train program might not be a good fit. I'll make a determination whether or not to proceed with a boarding assessment based on your request form submission. Please provide thorough responses to all questions in the request form.

I only host one dog at a time. This includes dogs from the same household.

​​​​​​​Yes. Puppies must be at least 10 weeks old at the start of the board & train program.​​

​​​​​Yes. A newly adopted rescue dog must reside in your home for at least one month before requesting a board & train program.​​

Yes. We'll agree on the specific times as part of booking the board & train program. The earliest drop-off time is 8am. The latest pick-up time is 5pm to allow time for the handover session. The total fee includes both the drop-off day and pick-up day.​

​​​​​Click on the "Request Board & Train Program" button below to open the request form. Answer each question thoroughly and submit. This is the first step for all new clients. I'll review your submission and get in touch by email within 3 business days Monday through Friday. If we proceed, you'll receive a booking link for the assessment where you can view all scheduling availability in real-time. ​Don't forget to check your spam folder.

You may reschedule the board & train assessment by emailing me at least 7 days before the scheduled appointment. My availability for board & train assessments is often limited to a handful of days each month. This means that a rescheduled appointment may not be available for several weeks. If you notify me with less than 7 days advance notice, or aren't present at the scheduled time, the appointment is forfeited. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

​​​At the time of booking, a 50% deposit payment is required to secure the specific days you book, and the remainder is due 7 days prior to the start of the program. Once a booking is made, those days aren't available to others for board & train or boarding, and my availability for other services is affected as well. If you cancel the booking or wish to reschedule the days, these payments are forfeited. All purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.