Start with the dog, not the calendar
The right length of a Board & Train stay depends on your dog’s age, existing skills, behaviour history and the environment you want your dog to succeed in. A young dog learning basic cues needs a different plan from an adolescent dog that struggles to focus around distractions.
Two weeks: building foundations
A two-week Foundation program can introduce daily structure, engagement, sit and down, leash manners and calm routines. It is best viewed as the beginning of a training process rather than a guarantee that every habit will be solved.
Three weeks: time to practise
An additional week allows more repetition and carefully managed exposure to real-life situations. We can build on recall foundations, place training, impulse control and polite greetings, depending on the dog. This is a useful starting recommendation for many everyday training goals.
Four weeks: our Signature program
Four weeks provides more opportunities to practise obedience in different settings, increase distraction gradually and prepare the owner for the handover. Advanced skills and safe off-leash foundations are developed when appropriate, not promised for every dog.
The handover matters
Training does not end when your dog comes home. Consistent cues, routines and realistic practice with the owner help maintain progress. For severe behavioural concerns, a personalized assessment is more useful than choosing a package by duration alone.