Board & train dog training in Manhattan, NY

6 board and train programs listed in and around Manhattan. Each one is an immersive program where your dog stays with the trainer — typically two to four weeks — rather than attending weekly classes. Part of the New York Metro area — 93 programs across 43 cities within a drive.

Programs in Manhattan

Andrea Arden Dog Training

Manhattan dog training company whose in-home board and train places the dog in the home of one of its trainers, not a kennel. Stays are a minimum of five nights, and the program is not offered to dogs with separation issues or aggression.

Length
5+ nights
Price
Not published
Stays in
Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash

Dog Training With Katelyn

Residency (board and train) programs where the dog stays with Katelyn: Puppy Prep School (6-8 days), Boarding School (12-16 days), Boot Camp (21-28 days) and Off-Leash Finishing School (14-18 days), each with private lessons after the stay.

Length
6-28 days
Price
$1,400–$4,200
Stays in
Not published
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash

Good Dog New York (Pampered Paws Dog Training)

Family-owned Manhattan business, operating since 2010, that offers boarding plus training programs of 1 to 4 weeks. The programs cover puppy foundations, basic manners and behavior modification for fear, reactivity and aggression (case by case).

Length
1-4 weeks
Price
$945–$3,215
Stays in
Not published
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression

Manhattan Off Leash K9 Dog Training

One-, two- and three-week board and train programs teaching off-leash obedience (sit, down, heel, come, place, loose-leash walking, door and meal manners) around distractions, ending with a 2-hour one-on-one owner session. A three-week behavioral modification option addresses reactivity, aggression and anxiety.

Length
21 days
Price
$1,595–$3,695
Stays in
Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression

Spot Dog Daycare

Daycare, boarding and grooming facility at 325 3rd Ave. It sells positive-only Board and Train packages that start with a trainer's assessment and follow a training plan built for the dog.

Length
Not published
Price
Not published
Stays in
Not published
Behavior & Aggression

The Peaceful Dog

NYC positive-reinforcement training run by a CPDT-KA trainer. It offers a customized Board and Train service alongside pet sitting and dog-nanny boarding.

Length
Not published
Price
Not published
Stays in
Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash

What board and train costs in Manhattan

Most programs in the Manhattan 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 Manhattan — FAQ

How much does board and train cost in Manhattan, NY?

Board and train programs in and around Manhattan, NY 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 Manhattan, NY?

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 Manhattan, NY 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 Manhattan, NY?

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.

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