DognPooch
One- or two-week immersive board and train for severe behavior issues, hosted at their training facility in Orcutt.
- Length
- 1-2 weeks
- Price
- $1,300–$2,400
- Stays in
- Facility
Behavior & AggressionPuppy Programs
Board & train dog training in San Luis Obispo, CA
5 board and train programs listed in and around San Luis Obispo. Each one is an immersive program where your dog stays with the trainer — typically two to four weeks — rather than attending weekly classes.
Programs in San Luis Obispo
Gentle Touch Pet Training
Nonprofit training program offering group classes and private training. Its Board & Train gives dogs one-on-one training sessions while they board at its pet resort, Monday through Friday.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Hi-Collar Dog Training
Offers custom board and train packages, along with group classes and private lessons. Board and train is available for San Luis Obispo, Pismo, Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles, Templeton and Morro Bay.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
SLO County Dog Training
Two-week board and train at a trainer's home facility combining boarding, training and socialization for SLO County.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
Tired Tails
Central Coast trainer serving San Luis Obispo to Cayucos with private training, group classes, pack training and boarding. Its bespoke board and train includes daily crate, place, leash and recall work during the dog's stay.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $225/day
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
What board and train costs in San Luis Obispo
Most programs in the San Luis Obispo area fall between $1,500 and $6,000. The spread comes down to three things: how long your dog stays, how many dogs the trainer handles at once, and whether you need behavior work or just obedience. A two-week obedience program sits at the low end; four to six weeks of behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top.
Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? Equipment, the go-home lesson, and follow-up sessions are sometimes bundled and sometimes billed separately, which can move the real total by several hundred dollars.
More detail: what board and train actually costs, based on the programs here that publish a price, and how long a program should be.
Board and train in San Luis Obispo — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Board and train programs in and around San Luis Obispo, CA generally run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length and intensity. Two-week obedience programs sit at the lower end; multi-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several of the 5 programs listed here publish pricing, but most quote after an evaluation — request quotes from two or three to compare what is actually included.
How do I choose a board and train program in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Visit in person before booking. Ask how many dogs the trainer takes at once, who will personally handle your dog, where dogs sleep, what methods and equipment are used, and how many follow-up lessons are included. Ask for references from clients with a dog like yours. A trainer who welcomes a facility tour and answers method questions plainly is worth more than one with a slicker website.
Do San Luis Obispo, CA trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Some do, particularly for clients within a metro radius, and a few include transport in the program price. Others require you to drop off and pick up yourself — which many trainers prefer anyway, since the pick-up visit doubles as your go-home lesson. Ask when you request a quote; it is listed inconsistently on trainer websites.
What if there is no board and train near me in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Board and train is one of the few dog training services people routinely travel for, precisely because the dog stays on site — you make the drive twice rather than weekly. It is common to use a trainer one to three hours away, and some programs draw clients from neighboring states. Widen your search to the state page before settling for a program you are unsure about.