Board and Train — AmericanK9’s Most Popular Program
Board and Train — AmericanK9’s Most Popular Program
A complete immersion dog training program
With over 25+ Years of Experience in dog training, AmericanK9 has developed a well-respected reputation for dog training in the Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia areas. To date, AmericanK9 has trained over 5,500 dogs and are the trusted dog training professionals for all of your dog training needs. Our Certified Dog Trainers specialize in Puppy Training, Obedience, Aggression, Anxiety, and Service Dog Training.
AmericanK9 has spent years developing our board and train model. AmericanK9 offers unique Board and Train programs fully customized to match each individual client and dog. We will discuss further during your consultation to see what your individual needs are and develop a training plan to fit your needs and goals.
The program that has been designed is unlike no other. From the moment the dog steps foot into the facility, everything changes. We begin a bond with your dog, which will last a lifetime as well as start a new beginning of learning and understanding what will be expected of them from here forward. We begin by removing the bad habits, building confidence, and educating the dog on what is expected of them. We hold the dogs accountable for their actions; this is the key to our success.
Puppy Basics
Length: 2 Weeks
Cost: $2,500
Enrollment Age: Under 16 weeks
This is the best way to start your pup off the right way! If you’ve recently brought home a new puppy, you know the struggle can be real. We take the headache out of puppy training for you! Allow us to help you get past the accidents, crate training, mid-night potty breaks, destructive chewing, nipping, leash chewing, jumping on you and guests, etc.
- Puppy Consultation
- Tour of the facility and accommodations
- 12-14 days of lodging
- Intro to house-breaking (We provide potty breaks every 2 hours during business hours)
- Teaching your puppy to go potty outside
- Daily pictures and videos of training (Monday-Friday)
- Training treats provided by AmericanK9
- Daily walks morning/afternoon/evening
- Grooming (Bath and Brush) before going home
- Foundational Obedience: sit, down, place, walking on a leash, house breaking, crate training, and socialization.
Ultimate Puppy
Length: 4 Weeks
Cost: $5,000
Enrollment Age: 12+ Weeks to 6 Months
This program is designed for those who want to start the puppy basics, build a solid foundation and proper socialization to cars, public places, new environments, people, etc. It has become increasingly popular for active families or individuals who have seen the benefits of our other puppies that have gone through this program and decide when they bring a new family member home, they want those same results!
It’s all about starting and finishing your puppy to be the absolute best dog as they grow into the adolescent stages and adulthood. This is the same program in which we start our service dogs and police K9’s. With decades under our belt and having a system down, we can guarantee you this package is worth every penny! The best part, you can still come and visit your puppy throughout the training process!
- Enrollment Consultation
- Puppy/Basic Obedience: sit, down, stay, heel, proper greeting of new people, doorway thresholds, and proper socialization.
- Ultimate Puppy Training to include crate training, housebreaking, car rides, vet examination, grooming.
- 4 weeks of lodging
- Daily pictures and videos of training (Monday-Friday)
- Training treats provided by AmericanK9
- Daily walks morning/afternoon/evening
- Grooming (Bath and Brush) every week and before going home.
- Go Home Lesson at day 28
- Follow Up Lesson after 2 weeks
- Follow Up Lesson at 6 months
- Follow Up Lesson at 1 year
Basic Board and Train
Length: 2 Weeks
Cost: $2,999
This foundantion Board and Train program focuses on the of basic obedience. Your dog will learn foundational obedience on leash, concentrating on the following commands: sit, down, place, heel, proper people greetings, doorway thresholds, and recall on a long line. The majority of the time we see behavioral issues is when the dog does not know these basic commands, therefore owners are not able to redirect the problem behavior, instead, it just leads to frustration. We take the frustration out by making sure the dog has a very clear understanding of what is being asked, therefore the result is an obedient dog willing to do the task at hand. Upon completion of this Board and Train program, you will have control of your dog. And once your dog is trained, we will train you, the owners… This is the key to our success! You will have a go-home lesson with your trainer, followed by three private lessons over the course of the year to ensure your training stays nice and tight. Once you have completed your three follow ups, we will guarantee training for the life of your dog for the package that you have purchased.
- Enrollment Consultation
- Daily pictures and videos of training (Monday-Friday)
- Training treats provided by AmericanK9
- Daily walks
- Grooming (Bath and Brush) before going home
- Go Home Lesson at the end of your program
- Follow Up Lesson after 2 weeks
- Follow Up Lesson at 6 months
- Follow Up Lesson at 1 year
Note: E-collars, pinch collars, martingales are all possibilities depending on the owner’s preference. We will go over these options in your consultation or at your drop off appointment. If any of the three collars are needed/wanted they will be an additional fee. E-collar training will only be available for 3+ week clients.
Intermediate Board and Train
Length: 3 Weeks
Cost: $3,999
This program focuses on either outbound training with distractions or off-leash obedience along with the puppy and intermediate training principles. However, this package is more geared towards owners that want to explore the great outdoors off leash with their dogs or have a well rounded dog in public places. We train on basic obedience the first two weeks and then spend week three either strictly outbound training in parks, department stores, hotels, outdoor cafes, OR working on off leash training for off leash heeling and off leash recall.
- Enrollment Consultation
- Tour of the facility and accommodations
- 21 days of lodging
- Daily pictures and videos of training (Monday-Friday)
- Training treats provided by AmericanK9
- Daily walks
- Grooming (Bath and Brush)
- Go Home Lesson at day 21
- Follow Up Lesson 2 weeks
- Follow Up Lesson at 6 months
- Follow Up Lesson at 1 year
Note: E-collars, pinch collars, martingales are all possibilities depending on the owner’s preference. We will go over these options in your consultation. If any of the three collars are needed/wanted they will be an additional fee.
Advanced Board and Train
Length: 4 Weeks
Cost: $5,500
This program focuses on all basic obedience, advanced obedience, on and off-leash obedience, and outbound training. This program is designed around the clients who want the ability to take their dogs anywhere and everywhere. We spend the first two weeks at the training facility, the third week doing on and off leash recalls and heeling, and then the fourth week is spent doing outbound training in public places.
- Enrollment Consultation
- 28 days of lodging
- Daily pictures and videos of training (Monday-Friday)
- Training treats provided by AmericanK9
- Daily walks
- Grooming (Bath and Brush)
- Go Home Lesson at 4 weeks
- Follow Up Lesson after 2 weeks
- Follow Up Lesson at 6 months
- Follow Up Lesson at 1 year
Note: E-collars, pinch collars, martingales are all possibilities depending on the owner’s preference. We will go over these options in your consultation. If any of the three collars are needed/wanted they will be an additional fee.