Canine Country
Offers a four-week board-and-train experience aimed at building a foundation of obedience and socialization.
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Board & train dog training in Greater Philadelphia
48 board and train programs across 24 cities in the Greater Philadelphia area. Your dog stays with the trainer for the program — typically two to four weeks — so a trainer across the metro is a realistic option: you make the drive twice, not weekly.
Philadelphia, PA · 6
DareDevil Dog Training
Philadelphia trainer whose board and train programs have the dog stay in the trainer's home. Options are Puppy Head Start (6 days), Jump Start (12 days), Dream Dog (21 days) and Behavioral Reboot (21 days), all with in-home follow-up lessons.
- Length
- 12-21 days
- Price
- Not published
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HD Dog Training
Philadelphia-area training company offering in-home, facility, puppy, online and aggression/reactivity training. Its Board & Train program (1+ months) has the dog stay in a structured environment with multiple daily sessions and progress updates.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $6,500
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Man & His Mutt
Philadelphia (19144) dog training, walking and pet sitting business with standard and advanced training courses. It also offers board and train services for specific skills or more challenging issues.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $150/day
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Off Leash K9 Training of Philadelphia
Franchise location offering a 2-week board & train 'Training Camp' for off-leash obedience and behavior modification, with a 2-hour one-on-one owner session at completion.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $3,200
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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Philly Unleashed University
Positive-reinforcement training company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey with classes, private lessons, day school and Board & Train. In the Board & Train the dog stays with the trainers and trains daily on the owner's goals.
- Length
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Wilmington, DE · 6
Black Dog Behavior & Training
Fully reward-based board-and-train taking only two dogs at a time, with 2-, 3- and 4-week programs and a second location at Farmhouse Pet Lodge in Georgetown.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- $3,300–$6,600
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Brandywine Dog Academy
Founded 2023, offers board-and-train programs from 2 to 8 weeks aimed at obedience and resolving behavioral issues.
- Length
- 2-8 weeks
- Price
- $3,399–$10,499
- Stays in
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Delaware K9 Academy
Runs a 2-week basic obedience Boot Camp and a 3-week Boot Camp for anxiety, reactivity or behavioral issues, both with follow-up lessons and daily updates.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- $2,750–$3,750
- Stays in
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Hunter Canine Dog Training
Offers Standard (2-4 wk), Advanced (4-6 wk) and Custom board-and-train programs with three private owner lessons and lifetime group classes.
- Length
- 2-8 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Motivated Canine LLC
Husband-and-wife training team based in Northern Delaware. Their 4–6 week board and train has the dog living in their home with their own dogs and cat, and private lessons are included before and after.
- Length
- 4-6 weeks
- Price
- from $5,800
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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Off Leash K9 Training of Wilmington, DE
Offers 1- and 2-week board-and-train programs where the dog lives with a trainer and returns with seven guaranteed off-leash commands.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- $3,200–$3,900
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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King of Prussia, PA · 3
BARK U
Puppy Lodge & Learn, for puppies between 10 weeks and 6 months, combines overnight lodging with trainer-led sessions built into each day. Training covers manners, crate training and potty routines.
- Length
- Not published
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Perfect Pooch
Daycare, boarding and training facility at 200 King Manor Drive serving King of Prussia, Collegeville, Conshohocken and Wayne. Sells 10- and 14-day Board & Train packages plus Daycare & Train and Puppy Preschool packages.
- Length
- 10-14 days
- Price
- $1,290–$1,806
- Stays in
- Not published
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Sit Means Sit Philadelphia
Offers 5-day and 12-day board-and-train programs serving Philadelphia and Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties with daily owner updates.
- Length
- 5-12 days
- Price
- Not published
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Malvern, PA · 3
Canine Creature Comforts
Boarding, daycare and training facility at 286 Lancaster Ave. Its board & train has the dog stay full-time while staff work with it every day on a structured plan, with handover sessions for the owner.
- Length
- Not published
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Echo Dogs Training
A force-free practice in Malvern, PA serving Chester County and parts of Delaware County. Its residential board-and-train program ends with a transfer phase and a home transition plan for the owner.
- Length
- Not published
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Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort
Board-n-Train sessions integrated into a dog's boarding stay at the resort at 27 Spring Mill Drive, Malvern, with trainers working one-on-one on obedience (sit, down, recall, stay, loose leash walking, leave it) and behavioral issues such as jumping, chewing, leash reactivity and nipping. Skills are transferred to the owner to reinforce at home.
- Length
- Not published
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Marlton, NJ · 3
Exclusive Dog Training
Behavior-focused trainer whose Board & Train has the dog live inside a structured routine under professional handling before returning home, followed by an owner handoff. A behavioral evaluation is required first.
- Length
- Not published
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John Soares K9 Training
Boarding and training programs with evaluations offered at two locations in North and South Jersey.
- Length
- Not published
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K9 Basics
Residency board-and-train of 2-3 weeks with three one-on-one training sessions daily, an in-home follow-up lesson and lifetime group classes.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Medford, NJ · 3
6th Sense K9
Balanced South Jersey trainer whose Board & Train has the dog live in a structured, balanced environment while it is trained.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $2,500
- Stays in
- Not published
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Champ's Dog House
South Jersey daycare, boarding, grooming and puppy training business. At select locations it offers Board & Train, followed by a training call and a 1:1 session after pickup.
- Length
- Not published
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CTO Dog Training
Board & Train packages run 2 to 6 weeks with the dog residing with trainer Chris; the program includes in-home pickup to assess goals, daily immersive training, photo and video updates, 24/7 phone and text access, drop-off instruction on commands and follow-up support. Serves Cherry Hill and South Jersey.
- Length
- 2-6 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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- Trainer's home
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Cherry Hill, NJ · 2
Everywhere Dog
In the Board & Train service the dog stays in the trainer's home for at least three weeks. Training covers basic and advanced obedience, including off-leash heel, plus fearful behavior and mild aggression.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- $4,150–$6,500
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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Transform Your Dog, LLC
Board and train programs take place in a structured private residence. There are puppy, adult and extended options for dogs with complex behavior concerns.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- from $3,500
- Stays in
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Norristown, PA · 2
Furry Elite
Montgomery County trainer (3355 Ridge Pike) offering a structured puppy board and train program in a home environment, along with puppy day training and private sessions.
- Length
- Not published
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Taking the Lead Dog Training
Certified trainer and behavior consultant serving Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. Offers a Board & Train priced per night, arranged by consultation.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- $130–$250/day
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Perkasie, PA · 2
Best Paw Forward Dog Training
Immersive board and train at the Perkasie facility (721 Blooming Glen Rd): a 1-2 week Foundations program or the recommended 3-4 week program. Serves Bucks County.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Katz Dogs K9
4-week and 6-week board and train programs at the KDK9 facility at 35 Middle Rd, Perkasie, covering foundation obedience (sit, down, heel, recall), public outings and, in the 6-week option, intensive work on aggression, resource guarding and biting. Both include weekly WhatsApp updates, weekly on-premises family coaching lessons, a follow-up lesson and a groom at take-home.
- Length
- 4-6 weeks
- Price
- $4,400–$5,900
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Phoenixville, PA · 2
Hickory Springs Farm Kennel
Boarding School (In-Kennel Training) at a Phoenixville kennel: the dog is trained three to six times per day on basic commands with canine socialization; a two-week-or-longer package is recommended, with a one-week option available. Includes boarding, training, a 45-minute go-home lesson, a 45-minute follow-up lesson within two weeks and a bath.
- Length
- 1-2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Valhalla Dog Training
Board & train program in which the dog lives in the trainers' home as part of the family and gets daily personalized training, including practice in dog-friendly public spaces.
- Length
- Not published
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Sewell, NJ · 2
Cari's Canine Pros
South Jersey balanced dog training and in-home boarding business in Washington Township (08080). Its training division, Cari's Canine College, offers a 3-week Board & Train for basic obedience and more complex behavior issues.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- from $2,950
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- Trainer's home
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Hanson Canine Services
Offers in-home lessons and board and train programs. Dogs stay in the trainer's house rather than kennels or runs.
- Length
- Not published
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West Chester, PA · 2
Camp K-9 Paradise For Paws
Daycare, boarding and training facility at 1303 W Chester Pike. Its Boot Camp Program is for dogs needing intensive behavior work: the dog stays at the facility and trains with a trainer and helper dogs.
- Length
- Not published
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Misguided Mutts Dog Training
Exceptional Dog Program: three weeks of boarding and full-time training in a structured home environment in West Chester, with emailed progress reports, a 2-hour private lesson when the dog returns home and a lifetime support guarantee.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Delaware County, PA · 1
Delaware K9 Academy
Two-week Boot Camp board-and-train covering obedience and mental focus, alongside boarding services.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Downingtown, PA · 1
Playtime Pet Resort - Downingtown
Boarding, daycare, grooming and training resort at 989 E. Lancaster Ave. Its Stay & Train program adds weeks of positive-reinforcement training to a dog's stay, with report cards and private coaching.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
- Price
- $2,500–$3,000
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Doylestown, PA · 1
Holiday House Pet Resort & Training Center
Stay & Learn board and train combining a concentrated training curriculum with overnight lodging at the Doylestown resort, with daily photo and video updates to owners; a Play & Learn daycare-based option is also offered.
- Length
- 10 days
- Price
- Not published
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Langhorne, PA · 1
Town & Country Pet Care Center
'Stay and Train' program combining an overnight stay at the resort at 393 Langhorne Ave with a customized training program, offered in 5-, 10- and 15-day packages with training classes throughout each day, daily playtimes, take-home materials and ongoing phone support. A day-based 'Play and Train' option is also available.
- Length
- 5-15 days
- Price
- Not published
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Lansdale, PA · 1
Molly's Country Kennels
Boarding kennel at 2205 Wentz Church Road in Lansdale. Its four-week Boarding School program has the dog spend the first three weeks with an obedience trainer, followed by owner lessons. The program is not for dogs with aggression issues.
- Length
- 3-4 weeks
- Price
- from $2,400
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- Facility
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Laurel Springs, NJ · 1
Happy Dogs Boarding & Training
Campus board-and-train of 2+ weeks of full-immersion obedience education followed by four private owner lessons.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Levittown, PA · 1
Neshaminy Creek Dog Training
Positive-reinforcement Puppy Stay and Train for puppies aged 8–20 weeks, who live in the trainer's home and learn crate training, potty habits, socialization, leash skills and basic obedience.
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- Not published
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Moorestown, NJ · 1
Alpha & Omega Working Dogs
Board and train in which the dog is boarded with its trainer and taught basic obedience, with the specific program worked out to suit the owner's needs after a complimentary consultation.
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- Not published
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Mount Laurel, NJ · 1
Academy of Canine Excellence
On-site board and train programs. The 2-week Basic Obedience Board & Train covers socialization, housebreaking and basic commands; the 30-day Advanced Obedience Board & Train covers off-leash training around distractions.
- Length
- 2 weeks (basic) / 30 days (advanced)
- Price
- Not published
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Newtown, PA · 1
Cappuccino Dog Training Inc.
'Live & Train' program lasting from 2 weeks to several months in which the dog resides in the trainers' home in Newtown, Bucks County, and trains alongside three professional trainers and a pack of trained dogs. Includes obedience foundation, visitation lessons during the stay, 2 private lessons and 6 months of group classes; acceptance requires an interview and temperament test.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Princeton, NJ · 1
The Dog Wizard Princeton
Board and train with 7, 14 or 21 day stays during which the dog lives on-site and receives daily hands-on instruction from the trainers; graduates can continue with weekly group classes.
- Length
- 1-3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Quakertown, PA · 1
Opportunity Barks
Boarding School programs at the Quakertown farm: Puppy Kickstart (under 6 months), Knuckleheads (6+ months, 2-3 weeks covering leash walking, recall and impulse control) and Behaviorally Challenged (3+ weeks for reactive, nervous or resource-guarding dogs with a year of client support). Training is done in pastures, on trails and streets, with handoff coaching sessions.
- Length
- 2-3 weeks
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Choosing across the Greater Philadelphia area
Metro programs cluster in two shapes. In-home trainers keep one to three dogs at a time and tend to sit in the suburbs where they have the space; facility programs run larger groups closer to the city. Neither is better — the home vs. facility guide covers which suits which dog. What matters more is that the trainer has handled your dog's actual problem, and that the follow-up lessons are somewhere you'll really drive to.
Pricing across the area typically runs $2,000–$6,000, with the real spread explained here. Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? — because equipment, the go-home lesson and follow-ups are bundled by some and billed by others.
Board and train in Greater Philadelphia — FAQ
Which cities does the Greater Philadelphia board and train list cover?
This page combines 48 programs across 24 listed cities in the Greater Philadelphia area — Philadelphia, Wilmington, King of Prussia, Malvern. Board and train is one of the few dog services people routinely drive across a metro for, because you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up, so a trainer thirty miles away is a realistic option rather than a compromise.
How much does board and train cost in the Greater Philadelphia area?
Metro-area programs generally run $2,000–$6,000, a step above rural pricing because trainers here keep fewer dogs and pay more for space. Two-week obedience programs sit at the low end; four-to-six-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several programs on this page publish a price; most quote after an evaluation, so request quotes from two or three and compare what is actually included.
Should I pick the closest board and train in Philadelphia?
Closeness matters less than fit. What should decide it: whether the trainer has handled your dog's specific issue, how many dogs they take at once, where dogs sleep (a home or a kennel), and how many follow-up lessons are included. Distance only really matters for those follow-ups, which are easier to attend when the trainer is within an hour.
Do Greater Philadelphia trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Many metro trainers do, and some include transport in the program price precisely because their clients are spread across the area. It is listed inconsistently on trainer websites, so ask when you request a quote.
Before you book
- How to vet a program — red flags and the questions that matter
- Is board and train worth it for your situation?
- How long should the program be?
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