7 board and train programs across 1 city in Washington DC. Because your dog stays with the trainer, it's common to travel across the state for the right program.
DC trainer offering puppy programs, behavior modification and on/off-leash obedience. In board and train the dog lives at the trainer's (Scott's) home, usually for 1–3 weeks, with daily training sessions.
Dog trainer serving Washington DC, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. Services include a training camp (board and train), in-home private lessons, and training with play.
In Puppy Raising Camp + Coaching, the puppy lives full time with a professional Instinct puppy raiser for socialization and training. Camps typically run 1–4 weeks for puppies aged 9–20 weeks.
Offers immersive board-and-train in Washington DC on a limited basis alongside in-home private training.
Runs 4-week board-and-train for obedience and mild issues and 6-week programs for severe reactivity and aggression, serving DC and Northern Virginia.
Franchise location offering board-and-train programs where the dog lives with a trainer and comes home off-leash reliable.
Board and train hosted at the trainer's home in the DC area, running 3–6 weeks and covering leash walking, recall, place, door manners and crate training, with field trips. At least one in-home session is required before enrollment.
This directory lists 7 board and train programs across 1 city in Washington DC, including Washington. Listings are verified against each business's own website; the directory grows as new programs are added and confirmed.
Expect roughly $1,500–$6,000 for most Washington DC programs. Metro-area trainers and those keeping only a few dogs at a time charge more; rural kennel-based programs tend to be cheaper. Behavior modification for aggression or severe reactivity runs highest, often $4,000 and up for a four-to-six-week stay.
Often, yes. Because your dog stays with the trainer, you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up — so a two-hour drive to a trainer who specializes in your dog's specific problem usually beats a nearby generalist. The main reason to stay local is the follow-up lessons, which are easier to attend if the trainer is close.