ProgramsAngier · Raleigh · the Triangle
One Board & Train.
Four paths.
Play-Based Board & Train, with learning on real-life walks and a plan built around The Dog In Front Of Us. We’ll help you find the path that fits your dog and your life together.
- Every path
- Board & Train: your dog stays and trains with our team
- Owner lessons
- Three full lessons in every program
- Play-Based
- Chase & Catch, Possession Games, Flirt Pole, Personal Play
- On film
- We record the majority of each dog’s training sessions
- After Go-Home
- Free ongoing support with no end date
Four paths
Find the path
that fits your dog.
All local programs are Board & Train. Every program includes three full owner lessons: around 2½ weeks, around 3–3½ weeks, and on Go-Home day.
Obedience Board & Train
A focused stay. Skills for life.For families working toward better leash manners, a dependable recall, calmer household routines, and appropriate off-leash freedom. We build the foundation, then teach you how to maintain it.See the path →
Behavior Modification
A thoughtful plan for difficult days.For dogs whose behavior is making everyday life harder. Individual assessment, careful management, and clear owner education guide a plan built around your dog’s needs.See the path →
Service Dog Training
Skills with a specific purpose.Suitability, reliable foundations, public manners, and individualized task goals come first. We’ll talk through your situation and whether this path is an appropriate fit.See the path →
Protection Training
Serious work. Clear standards.For suitable dogs and committed handlers. Evaluation, obedience, controlled work, and responsible handling shape the program from the beginning.See the path →Not sure where to start?
Which path fits your dog?
Every plan starts with the dog in front of us. Choose what sounds most like your situation, or let us help you decide at your free consultation.
A shared language
One language
for everyday life.
You learn the cues and timing so you and your dog can communicate clearly.
- Sit
- Down
- Place
- Stay
- Recall
- Heel
- Let’s Go
- Out
Verbal markersOk!Ah-Ah!
- Play-Based: we find what your dog loves and use it
- Real-life walks: parks, downtown, dog-friendly stores
- Three full owner lessons in every program
- Most training sessions recorded for you to watch
Additional commands and skills are sometimes taught, depending on the needs of the case.
The process
A plan you understand.
Skills you can use.
Three stages, the same for every path.
- 01
Meet & assess
We learn about your dog’s history, your routines, and the changes you hope to see. The consultation helps us recommend a suitable direction.
- 02
Train with purpose
We use your dog’s strongest positive motivators, purposeful play, and learning on walks to build skills in real situations. The dog’s responses guide the pace; public training updates let you follow the work.
- 03
Bring it home
Three full owner lessons, around 2½ weeks, around 3–3½ weeks, and on Go-Home day, connect training to daily life. Continued structure, practice, and clear communication help maintain progress.
Family stories
Real families. Real results.
Watch the work on film and hear what changed, in each family’s own words.
Support with no end date
The line
stays open.
Your Board & Train includes three full owner lessons, recorded training to revisit, and free ongoing support with no end date.
How training support works- Three full owner lessonsHands-on practice while your dog is still with us, then again on Go-Home day.
- The footagePublished sessions are collected in your dog’s playlist, so you can revisit the cue, the timing and the response.
- A line that stays openWhen something stops working at home, you call or text, and it’s answered by a trainer. Nothing to pay, and it doesn’t expire.
Choosing a program
Questions families ask first.
Still wondering about something? Read every answer, or call or text (919) 578-2734.
Which program is right for my dog?
That is what the free consultation is for. We meet your dog, learn your goals and recommend a suitable direction. Some dogs need focused behavior modification in addition to obedience.
What does Board & Train cost?
Every Board & Train is planned around the dog in front of us, so the investment depends on your dog: their needs, your goals and the length of the program. At your free, in-person consultation we recommend a plan and walk you through the cost for your dog before anything is decided. Monthly payment options are available.
Will I learn the training too?
Yes. Every Board & Train includes three full owner lessons: around 2½ weeks, around 3–3½ weeks and on Go-Home day, so the skills work in your home.
Your next chapter starts here
Let’s find your starting point.
Tell us about your dog, your daily life, and what you want to change. We’ll help you understand the next step.
