Karma Dog Training Seattle
Traditional board-and-train where the dog lives in a trainer's home with daily lessons, exercise and socialization.
- Length
- 1-6 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Board & train dog training in Seattle–Tacoma
43 board and train programs across 27 cities in the Seattle–Tacoma 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.
Seattle, WA · 3
Nitro K-9
Board-and-train program that accepts only a small number of dogs at a time for individual focus.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
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Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Off Leash K9 Training of Seattle
Off Leash K9 Training location whose board & train has the dog live and train with the trainers, then come home reliable off-leash; also offers puppy training and aggression rehab.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Tacoma, WA · 6
Bombshell K9
Board & Train where dogs stay at the facility at 2905 S M St, Tacoma, for intensive training. Programs run 3-6+ weeks and serve Bremerton and Kitsap clients.
- Length
- 3-6+ weeks
- Price
- Not published
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- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
KatzK9
Board and train programs: 4 weeks for basic obedience and on-leash manners, or 6 weeks for behavior modification (reactivity, fear, anxiety). Both include follow-up lessons and e-collar training.
- Length
- 4-6 weeks
- Price
- Not published
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Life Unleashed Puget Sound
Personalized board-and-train across Puget Sound (Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Eastside) with free pickup and drop-off in the service area.
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Behavior & Aggression
Off Leash K9 Training Tacoma
Tacoma-area franchise location offering board-and-train obedience programs serving Tacoma and Bellevue.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- $2,185–$5,385
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
PacwestK9
Tacoma dog training facility on a 10-acre property led by trainer Gina Lopez, offering board and train, obedience, behavior modification, sport and protection training, plus structured boarding and daycare.
- Length
- 14-30 days
- Price
- $2,400–$4,800
- Stays in
- Facility
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Positive Approach Dog Training
Long-running Tacoma training center offering boarding with training alongside daycare and grooming.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Arlington, WA · 2
Evergreen School for Dogs
3-week and 6-week board-and-train programs on a 5-acre Arlington facility serving Seattle and Snohomish County, plus custom stays.
- Length
- 7 days
- Price
- from $200/day
- Stays in
- Facility
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Northwest Dog Retreat
Boarding, daycare and training facility on ten acres near Smokey Point. Offers board and train covering basic manners and tricks.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Bellevue, WA · 2
Dexter's Canine College
Army veteran and former explosive-detection handler Bailey offers 3-4 week boarding-and-training programs for obedience and behavior modification; the business recently moved from Bainbridge Island to Bellevue.
- Length
- 3-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
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Stellar Canine Academy
Customized board-and-train packages producing off-leash obedience in as little as three weeks, serving Bellevue, Renton, Puyallup, Tacoma and Seattle.
- Length
- 3 weeks (advanced)
- Price
- $1,600–$3,800
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Edmonds, WA · 2
Good Hound Dog Training
Edmonds trainer whose Jump-Start Training Bootcamp is a board-and-train program of 7+ nights of structured boarding with daily training and a go-home lesson.
- Length
- 1 week
- Price
- from $160/day
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
The Haus of Dogs
Edmonds trainer offering 4-week board and train programs for puppies (8–16 weeks, one puppy enrolled at a time) and for adolescent dogs, with a $500 deposit to reserve dates.
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Price
- from $4,400
- Stays in
- Not published
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Gig Harbor, WA · 2
Best Friend Forever K9
Dogs stay on-site for 2-, 3- or 4-week obedience board and trains that include training around real-world distractions and daily photo and video updates. Each program ends with a 2–3 hour transition session for the owner.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- $2,750–$5,000
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
The Good Dog Way
Gig Harbor dog training offering a board & train where dogs stay with trainers for daily hands-on training, plus a hybrid board-and-train/private package, day training and group classes. Uses balanced methods including e-collar training.
- Length
- 1-6 weeks
- Price
- $3,500–$6,500
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Puyallup, WA · 2
Nomad K9 Institute
In the Board & Train program the dog lives and trains with the Nomad K9 team, getting daily structure, obedience work and real-world exposure, followed by two transfer sessions. The institute also offers behavior modification, puppy, protection, detection and tracking training.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $5,500
- Stays in
- Not published
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Stevens Family Kennels and Dog Language Center
A family-owned boarding and dog training facility on five acres in the South Hill area of Puyallup. It offers custom board-and-train options, including a 'Strong Dog Program', and behavior modification work.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Renton, WA · 2
OK9 Dog Training & Boarding
Board & Train is kennel-free boarding with personalized training in a home environment, addressing behavioral concerns and teaching new skills. One-on-one sessions and a doggy daycamp are also offered.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
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TM Dog Training, Inc
A Renton trainer with a 0.5-acre fenced training facility that takes only one or two board-and-train dogs at a time. Each stay starts with an evaluation and ends with a 2-hour training session for the owner.
- Length
- 2+ nights
- Price
- from $150/day
- Stays in
- Facility
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Shoreline, WA · 2
Arcadian Canine
The board and train program immerses the dog in several weeks of intensive training. The business also offers private training and structured boarding, working on reactivity, leash pulling, confidence and socialization.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Seattle Board and Train
North Seattle/Shoreline board-and-train specializing in dog behavior and puppy socialization.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Snohomish, WA · 2
Audax K9 Academy
Board and train in which dogs live in the trainers' home and learn manners and obedience in everyday situations. Programs are a 4-week puppy program, a 5-week basic obedience program, custom nightly stays and behavior modification.
- Length
- 4-5 weeks
- Price
- $4,500–$6,000
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Von Waldberg Kennels
Kennel-based board and train with daily tailored sessions and owner handoff lessons, serving Everett.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- from $150/day
- Stays in
- Facility
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Woodinville, WA · 2
Apex Canine
Offers an intensive 3 to 4-week board and train program in which the dog boards with the trainer at her Woodinville home and receives personalized training plus daily exercise and play. After the program the trainer works with the family to teach them the skills to maintain leash-optional obedience.
- Length
- 3-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
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Cascade Kennels
The 30-Day Board and Train program at the Woodinville kennel is designed to tackle behavioral issues and build obedience with owner involvement and follow-up, and a 15-Day program polishes existing training. Both include one-on-one lessons with the owner.
- Length
- 15-30 days
- Price
- $2,200–$4,000
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Auburn, WA · 1
Gold Star Dog School
Board & train at 1530 22nd St NW Suite 103, Auburn averages 2 weeks (varies by need) and includes two private lessons; the dog learns sit, down, recall, leash manners and door manners reliably on leash. Intended for dogs without major behavioral issues.
- Length
- ~2 weeks (varies)
- Price
- Not published
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- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Bothell, WA · 1
Doggy Haven Resort
Board & Train is a 10-day program that includes overnight boarding and daily group play, with a trainer working with the dog individually one hour per day on attention, sit, down, come, stay, leave it, door waits, loose leash walking and heel. Intended for social dogs comfortable with daycare-style group play.
- Length
- 10 days
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
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Covington, WA · 1
Fairy Dawgmother
Puppy board and train in 2-week and 4-week sessions covering potty training and basic commands. The 4-week session adds hand signals, whistle recall and kennel command work.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- from $2,000
- Stays in
- Facility
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Everett, WA · 1
K9 Reform
Board & Train programs of 3, 4 or 6 weeks are run from a 500 sq ft climate-controlled boarding facility at the trainer's private residence in Everett, covering manners, loose leash walking, place, off-leash obedience and e-collar conditioning. Programs include owner handover lessons and a puppy board & train for dogs 3-6 months.
- Length
- 3-6 weeks
- Price
- $1,500–$4,800
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression
Federal Way, WA · 1
DogBGood Dog Training
Federal Way trainers offering private lessons and a board & train program for manners, basic obedience and behavior issues. Trainers are IACP affiliates using balanced methods that combine positive reinforcement and fair corrections.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Kent, WA · 1
K9-Kent
Board & Train takes the dog out of its normal environment for 3-4 week packages covering potty and kennel training, socialization and basic commands; a maximum of 2 dogs per trainer are taken at a time. Owners receive a letter of instructions, an informational packet, two free private lessons and access to a training log and video channel.
- Length
- 3-4 weeks
- Price
- $2,800–$3,300
- Stays in
- Facility
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Kirkland, WA · 1
Sound K9
Pet dog and law enforcement K9 trainer. Its 3-week Board and Train has dogs stay with an experienced trainer and includes five mandatory private lessons for owners.
- Length
- 3 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
Lake Stevens, WA · 1
The Canine Resource Center
Lake Stevens facility at 9612 115th Ave NE offering training, daycare, boarding and grooming. Its training page lists a board & train option that covers the basics during the dog's stay.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Lakewood, WA · 1
Amani K9
Board and train programs in which the dog lives in its assigned trainer's home and goes on field trips. Offers obedience camps and a behavioral rehabilitation program for aggression, anxiety and reactivity.
- Length
- 3-8 weeks
- Price
- $3,600–$7,950
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Lynnwood, WA · 1
Seattle K9 Command
The dog stays with the trainers in their home; the Dream Dog Board & Train is a 3-6 week program for basic obedience and the Acute Reconditioning Board & Train is a 4-12 week program for dog aggression, fear, anxiety, separation anxiety and biting. Programs include a midway Zoom session, go-home orientation and a free 90 day follow-up lesson.
- Length
- 3-12 weeks
- Price
- $1,050–$1,250/week
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Marysville, WA · 1
Adventure Dog Ranch
Cage-free boarding, daycare and training facility near I-5 in Marysville. Its basic Board and Train package is 8 days (7 nights) with more than 10 hours of training; it does not take aggressive dogs, and the program is unavailable in summer and over the holidays.
- Length
- 8 days (7 nights)
- Price
- Not published
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- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Monroe, WA · 1
Sparks K9 Services
Board & Train dogs stay at a private training property in the Monroe area with training yards, an indoor arena and indoor/outdoor kennel runs. The programs cover obedience, behavior modification and rehabilitation, including aggression cases.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
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Mukilteo, WA · 1
Parker's K9 Academy
Two-week board and train in which the dog lives in the trainer's home. Includes ongoing updates to the owner, a hands-on lesson at the midpoint and a final review of the skills learned.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $2,500
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Olympia, WA · 1
All Ways Dog Training
Olympia trainer offering classes, boarding and the ability to board and train your dog.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
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Poulsbo, WA · 1
Pup Pawsitive
Positive-reinforcement trainer Josette offers group classes in Silverdale and, for select clients after an evaluation, board and train at her residence.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Redmond, WA · 1
Dog Works Ranch
Board and Train programs of 2-6 weeks (minimum 2 weeks) at the Redmond ranch (25827 NE 80th St) include 1 hour of private obedience training per day 5 days a week by a certified professional dog trainer, daily group play sessions and a customized training manual. A second ranch is in Monroe.
- Length
- 2-6 weeks
- Price
- from $900/week
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Choosing across the Seattle–Tacoma 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 Seattle–Tacoma — FAQ
Which cities does the Seattle–Tacoma board and train list cover?
This page combines 43 programs across 27 listed cities in the Seattle–Tacoma area — Tacoma, Seattle, Arlington, Bellevue. 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 Seattle–Tacoma 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle–Tacoma 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.