Dog Board & Train in Boston
Cage-free Board & Train at our Seaport and North Shore locations. Your dog lives, plays and learns with professional trainers, boarding included.
- One-Week Board & Train — 7 days, from $999. Foundation obedience, up to 2 focus areas.
- Two-Week Board & Train — 14 days, from $1,799. Advanced skills and polish, up to 3 focus areas.
- One-Month Boot Camp — 30 days, from $2,499. Complete transformation, up to 5 focus areas.
Every program includes daily progress updates, professional trainers daily, boarding, a 1:1 owner training session and take-home instructions.
How long until I see results?
Most owners notice meaningful changes within the first week. The two-week and one-month programs allow time to generalize new behaviors across people, places, and distractions, which is what makes them stick after your dog comes home.
What behaviors can board & train help with?
Basic obedience (sit, stay, down, come), loose-leash walking, polite greetings (no jumping), crate manners, recall, potty training, and general socialization. We work on the focus areas you choose during onboarding.
Is my dog too old or too young for board & train?
Puppies are eligible once they have completed their core vaccines (typically around 16 weeks). There is no upper age limit — older dogs absolutely learn new things. We tailor the intensity to your dog's age, energy, and physical condition.
What if my dog has anxiety or reactivity?
Anxious or reactive dogs are welcome — we just need you to tell us upfront so we can build the program around individualized one-on-one work in a calm setting, away from the pack. We will talk through the specifics during the consultation so you know exactly what the plan looks like.
Can I visit my dog during the program?
To keep your dog focused on the program and bonded with our team, we don't schedule mid-program visits. Instead, you'll get regular video updates throughout the stay so you can see progress in real time, and we wrap up with a dedicated owner training session at pickup so you go home with the same cues and structure we've built.
What vaccines are required?
Rabies, DHPP/Distemper, and Bordetella — all current. Bordetella every six months for dogs under one year and annually thereafter. Bring records before drop-off and we will keep them on file.
How is this different from group classes?
Group classes give you one hour a week. Board & train gives your dog daily, all-day reinforcement in real-life situations — meals, naps, play, walks, and rest — for a week or longer. That consistency is why behaviors lock in faster.
What's the difference between the three programs?
One-Week ($999) covers 1–2 focus areas and is best for owners who want a head start. Two-Week ($1,799) covers 3–4 focus areas plus an owner training session — our most popular pick. One-Month Boot Camp ($2,499) covers all focus areas with weekly video reports and two owner sessions, and is built for dogs needing the most intensive reset.