Board & Train Program
This is our most popular program! In this comprehensive program your dog stays with us for 2 weeks where they are immersed in daily training with around the clock accountability. During their stay, we will build a foundation of obedience with your dog using state of the art training tools.
Your dog will learn basic obedience commands including: Come, Heel, Sit, Down, Place, & Let’s Go, in addition to loose leash walking and household manners. We will also address behavioural issues such as leash reactivity, high prey drive, jumping, counter-surfing, and barking.
It’s an intensive lifestyle program that is effective by immersing your dog in a training routine which includes daily structure, rules, socialization, and appropriate supervised play. We are located on a fully fenced 2-acre property with immediate access to hiking trails and a beautiful lake.
Your dog will develop a new foundation and state of mind that will make it easy for you to continue the training at your home after graduating. Pictures, videos, and updates are sent and allow you to follow the progress and learn along with your dog. Mid-way through the program you are welcome to visit and check-in to practice some of your dogs new skills. On the final day, we will have a comprehensive go-home session with you and your dog, transferring all of the training and information over to you. We also create a training manual specific to your dog to guide you at home after the program and offer a followup lesson.
The cost of the board&train program is $2600 and includes the training collars, long-line, and equipment.
After graduating, your dog is welcome back at any time for overnight boarding.
Testimonials
Koa
“Despite how much we loved our dog, our lives were getting smaller and smaller. We couldn’t take him out for fear of what animal he’d chase, and couldn’t have people over because of how much he’d bark at them. He was horrified at being left both at home and in the car, so we just stayed home with him.
We knew we needed to work with Valerie when we saw the changes other dogs went though under her care. After two weeks with Valerie our dog has stopped crying when we leave him, he gives just one acknowledging bark when people come over, and no longer chases deer, squirrels, or cats.
Months later now, our lives have completely changed because of Valerie’s work. Our dog is happier and more confident, and we have such pride and confidence introducing him to our friends and taking him on walks off leash. We truly enjoy our time out with him now- we can sit and talk with him resting at our feet, or leave him in the car when when he comes on errands.
Valerie is a calm and clear communicator, we loved working with her and can’t recommend her enough!”
-Mia & Bruce
Henry
“Before Hound Hikes board&train program, I was lost in my efforts to get my dog caught up to speed after his extensive medical issues causing a delay in training. I knew he had so much more potential, and after the board&train program he became a brand new, calm, well mannered dog! We’ve been able to bond on so much of a deeper level, and our trust in each other is more than I could ever imagine. I’m so pleased with how amazing Valerie is at her job, and I couldn’t recommend her enough! Every dog deserves to live up to their full potential, and with Valeries help they most definitely will!”
- Calin
Mila
“We met Val with the hopes of training our overexcitable 10 month old golden doodle, Mila to have a calm state of mind, walk perfectly on a loose leash, heel beside us off leash, and have a super reliable recall. After a consultation, we signed up for Val’s 2-week board&train program and we were not disappointed!! She did a fantastic job at keeping us updated on Mila’s daily progress through pictures, videos, and messages. She clearly explained the specific skills they were working on and provided guided instruction during our coaching sessions. We found Val’s differentiated, thoughtful, safe, and friendly training method to be extremely effective for us and Mila. We highly recommend her training program!!”
-Rohan & Courtney
