Board and Train Fort Collins - Intensive Training Programs

Board and train programs are an intensive training experience that allow dogs to be fully immersed in training, similar to a “boot camp.” They are often used for rehabilitation for aggressive, highly fearful, and/or highly reactive dogs. Much like rehabilitation for humans, sometimes it is necessary to remove the dog from their normal environment and into a new one that is more conducive to true and lasting positive change. If you are struggling with severe issues, a board and train program may be perfect for you.

What is a Board and Train Program?

In a board and train program with Soul Dog Training, your dog will stay full time with me as your trainer, being fully immersed in an environment dedicated to their health, well-being, and healing. They will receive one-on-one attention every day of their stay, which is necessary to start to heal the underlying problems they are experiencing. Not only will they receive dedicated training time, but they will also learn how to relax during down time, a skill that many dogs with severe issues do not possess. Every dog will be thoroughly evaluated to determine the severity of the behavioral issues and whether or not I’m the right trainer for you.

Board and Train Programs

What’s Included in all Board and Train Programs?

  • All training tools (leashes, e collars, training collars)

  • Carefully crafted training days to fit you and your dogs needs, training goals, and schedule

  • Mid-program lessons for you to spend time with your dog and learn what they are learning

  • Post-program follow-up lessons

  • Leash manners

  • Advanced obedience - sit, down, heel, place, come

  • Socialization around dogs, people, objects, sounds, etc.

  • Problem solving issues such as jumping, barking, etc.

  • Housebreaking issues such as potty training, chewing, over-excitement, counter surfing, etc.

  • Play


2-Week Board and Train

  • 2-week stay in the trainer’s home

  • Weekly lesson throughout your program + two follow-up lessons after returning home.

  • E collar training for reliable off-leash recall

  • Cost: $3000


3-Week Board and Train

  • 3-week stay in the trainer’s home

  • Weekly lessons throughout your program + 2 follow-up lessons after returning home

  • E collar training for reliable off-leash recall

A black dog sitting on a pinkish-red stone ledge next to a waterfall fountain in a public plaza in Fort Collins, CO after a training session with Soul Dog Training with people sitting and walking around in the background.

Schedule a free in-person evaluation to see if private lessons are a good fit for you!


4-Week Board and Train

  • 4-week stay in trainer’s home

  • Weekly lessons throughout your program + 3 follow-up lessons after go-home

  • E collar training for reliable off-leash recall

    * Some aggression cases may exceed the scope of Soul Dog Training. A thorough evaluation is necessary to determine where your dog will thrive best.


Going out of town?

What better time to have your dog trained than when you are out of town and already in need of boarding? You can make the boarding experience much more fulfilling for your dog by turning it into a board and train! Schedule an in person evaluation to secure your dog’s spot during your trip!

Board and Train - Extended Stay

  • Some cases may require 5-10 weeks of intensive training. The length of your dog’s stay will be determined after a thorough evaluation.

  • You will receive weekly lessons throughout your program + 3 follow-up lessons after go-home

  • E collar training for reliable off-leash recall

    * Some aggression cases may exceed the scope of Soul Dog Training. A thorough evaluation is necessary to determine where your dog will thrive best.