Board and Train Dog Training in San Francisco

Your dog stays and trains with me, then I teach you how to keep it going at home. Every board and train program comes with 6 follow-up lessons, so the work carries over into your real life in the city.

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What Board and Train Is

Some dogs and some families need more than a weekly lesson. Board and train gives your dog focused, consistent training while they're with me. I lay the groundwork, then I hand it back to you.

I train the same way I do in my private lessons. I teach first, somewhere quiet, before I add distance or distractions. Most dogs I meet aren't being stubborn. They just don't understand yet what's being asked. So we start with clarity.

How It Works

  1. Fill out the intake form.Tell me about your dog, what's going on, and what you want life to look like.
  2. We talk it through.We go over your goals and whether board and train is the right fit for your dog.
  3. Your dog stays and trains with me.Focused, consistent training every day of the stay.
  4. 6 follow-up lessons with you.I show you what your dog learned and how to handle it, so it holds up on your sidewalks, in your parks, and at home.

Board and Train Options

Board and train is priced by the week, and the 6 follow-up lessons are always included.

Full Board and Train
Program

$900–$1,200 / week

Training while your dog stays with me, plus 6 follow-up lessons with you. Price depends on how long the program is.

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Board and Train +
E-Collar Off-Leash

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The full program combined with my e-collar off-leash training, for dogs and owners who want real off-leash freedom.

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Boarding
Brush-Ups

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Shorter stays to brush up on training, from a single night up to six weeks.

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Not sure board and train is right for your dog? I also offer private lessons in your home. See my dog training packages.

What I Work On

  • Loose leash walking
  • Leash reactivity
  • Dog-to-dog aggression
  • Fear and anxiety
  • Puppy foundations
  • Obedience that holds up outside

Why Train With Me

I've been working with dogs since 2012 and taking private behavior cases since 2015. I started my own home boarding and training business in 2020.

I use rewards. I also use tools, including e-collars, prong collars, and Starmark collars, when they fit your dog and you. I've learned from trainers with very different approaches, including Paul Edwards, Kelly Dunbar, Michael Ellis, Forrest Micke, and Dr. Melanie Uvlade. Dog training is problem solving, and I'd rather have more tools than fewer.

Board and Train FAQ

How much does board and train cost?

Board and train runs $900–$1,200 per week, depending on how long the program is. The 6 follow-up lessons are included.

How long is board and train?

It depends on your dog and your goals, and we'll talk it through before your dog starts. If you just need a shorter stay, my boarding brush-ups run from a single night to six weeks.

What happens when my dog comes home?

We do 6 follow-up lessons together. Your dog learns with me, then I teach you how to keep it going, so the training holds up with you, not just with me.

Do you use e-collars?

Yes, when it fits your dog and you. I always teach first before I add difficulty. E-collar off-leash training can be combined with board and train.

Do you take dogs from outside San Francisco?

Yes. Board and train is offered to the Bay Area and beyond. My in-home lessons cover San Francisco and the Peninsula, including Daly City, Pacifica, San Mateo, Burlingame, and Half Moon Bay.

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Tell me about your dog and what you're working on, and we'll figure out if board and train is the right fit.

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