8 board and train programs across 4 cities in Massachusetts. Because your dog stays with the trainer, it's common to travel across the state for the right program.
Board-and-trains run at their licensed facility The Bark Lab with up to three hours of one-on-one training per day, serving Greater Boston.
Boot Camp board-and-train that is typically a two-week overnight program, with extended stays for dogs needing more behavior modification, serving all of New England.
Offers residential (board-and-train) dog training programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Runs a board-and-train school program alongside daycare and boarding, serving Duxbury, Brighton and Boston.
Board-and-train packages available in 2-week, 4-week or 6-week lengths following an evaluation.
Board-and-train programs run by a certified master dog trainer serving the North Boston area.
Stay & Train packages of 5 or 10 days at their South End facility, each including overnight lodging and two 30-minute training sessions daily.
Two- or three-week intensive board-and-train programs specializing in off-leash and aggressive-dog work.
This directory lists 8 board and train programs across 4 cities in Massachusetts, including Boston, Boxford, Duxbury. 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 Massachusetts 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.