All Dogs Unleashed Des Moines
Offers one- and two-week board-and-train packages, including multi-dog pricing, for puppies and dogs needing extra attention.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Board & train dog training in Des Moines, IA
6 board and train programs listed in and around Des Moines. 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 Des Moines
Freedom K9 LLC
Des Moines trainer offering private lessons and 2- and 3-week Board + Train programs with daily public outings, a 2-hour turnover session, a follow-up lesson and lifetime support.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- $2,400–$3,200
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Imperial Canine Obedience
Des Moines trainer offering dayschool, puppy foundations, group and private obedience courses, off-leash training, and 2-week and 3-week board and train packages run in partnership with Paws & Pints, with follow-up private lessons.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Off Leash K9 Training of Des Moines
An Off Leash K9 Training location offering a 2-week board-and-train program in which the dog boards with a pro trainer. It also offers in-home obedience lessons.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $3,000
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Pet Professors
Des Moines trainer offering a clicker-training Boarding School held in a home environment in 1- to 4+-week courses, plus private tutoring and small group labs.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- $742–$965/week
- Stays in
- Not published
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Your Dog's Hero
In-residence board-and-train at the trainer's home near Des Moines with daily training, play and exercise sessions plus weekly field trips, including remote-collar work for off-leash reliability.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
What board and train costs in Des Moines
Most programs in the Des Moines 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 Des Moines — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Des Moines, IA?
Board and train programs in and around Des Moines, IA 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 6 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 Des Moines, IA?
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 Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA?
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.