Board & train dog training in Rhode Island

13 board and train programs across 10 cities in Rhode Island. Because your dog stays with the trainer, it's common to travel across the state for the right program.

Cities in Rhode Island

All Rhode Island programs

A Balanced Dog LLC

Hope Valley, RI

Board and train on a 5-acre property where dogs live with the trainers for 2-4 weeks: a 2-week puppy program (5 months and under) and 3-4 week programs for adult dogs with behavioral issues covering leash walking, place, threshold waiting, resource guarding, car manners and e-collar off-leash recall. Each ends with a 2+ hour owner training session; tools are included.

Length
2-4 weeks
Price
$1,900–$3,200
Stays in
Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression

A.C.E. K9 Academy

Warwick, RI

Puppy and dog training company led by owner and head trainer Courtney Moshier. Its K9 Honors Dorm program has the dog stay with the trainers and train every day; day sessions and one-on-one tutor sessions are also offered.

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Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash

Best Buddy Dog Training

Warwick, RI

Four-to-six week board-and-train bootcamp where the dog lives in the head trainer's home, with three follow-up sessions included, serving RI, CT, MA, NH and NY.

Length
4-6 weeks
Price
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Stays in
Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash

Canine Behavioral Services Inc.

Providence, RI

Family-owned since 1996, offers residential Canine Behavior Training board-and-train that accepts aggression cases using force-free methods, plus a Canine Manners Camp for mild issues.

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Behavior & AggressionPuppy Programs

Chase K9 Services

Lincoln, RI

Four-week board and train in the trainer's home with several one-on-one sessions a day. It addresses crate training, food issues, separation anxiety and dog or human aggression, and is followed by in-home sessions.

Length
4 weeks
Price
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Stays in
Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash

Harmony Dog Training

Pawtucket, RI

Dog trainer at 65 Patterson Ave., Pawtucket, serving northeastern Rhode Island. Board-and-train dogs live in its training facility and sleep in their own kennel.

Length
3-6 weeks
Price
$3,500–$7,500
Stays in
Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash

Island Canine Academy, LLC

Middletown, RI

Offers a Board To Train program in which the dog stays with the trainer for a set period, then the owners take a private lesson. Private lessons for puppy management, obedience and behavior modification are also offered.

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Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression

Lacross K9 Training

Greene, RI

Greene trainer for family and working dogs, including IGP and personal protection dog development. After a Jumpstart Session, dogs continue with private lessons, a Day Train Program or an immersive Board & Train.

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Obedience & Off-Leash

Off Leash K9 Training of Providence

Cranston, RI

Off Leash K9 Training franchise location at 222 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, whose listed service area includes Cranston, Pawtucket, Smithfield and Cumberland. It offers a 2 Week Board & Train and an Aggressive Board & Train program for off-leash obedience.

Length
2 weeks
Price
$2,400–$3,500
Stays in
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Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression

Outbound Hounds

Cranston, RI

Train and Stay program in which the dog stays in the trainer's RI DEM kennel-licensed home for intensive one-on-one training and/or behavior modification, lasting several days up to a couple of weeks.

Length
5 days
Price
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Stays in
Facility
Behavior & Aggression

Sirius Positive Dog Training

Providence, RI

Board-and-train packages where canine clients live in-home with the trainer, serving Rhode Island and greater New England.

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Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression

Varo K9

Cumberland, RI

Husband-and-wife trainers Dan and Shanna Clow run 4-week and 6-week balanced-training board and train programs in which the dog stays with them. Training tools are included, and owners get a take-home session.

Length
4-6 weeks
Price
from $4,000
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Obedience & Off-Leash

Wild River Kennels

Bradford, RI

Family-owned board and train outfit in Rhode Island: dogs board on site while the trainers handle leash manners, sit, heel, down, place, recall and advanced off-leash obedience, with timeframes customized to the dog's goals and owner coaching afterward. Gundog training is also offered; dogs with a bite history are not accepted.

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Gun Dog & FieldObedience & Off-Leash

Board and train in Rhode Island — FAQ

How many board and train programs are there in Rhode Island?

This directory lists 13 board and train programs across 10 cities in Rhode Island, including Cranston, Providence, Warwick. Listings are verified against each business's own website; the directory grows as new programs are added and confirmed.

How much does board and train cost in Rhode Island?

Expect roughly $1,500–$6,000 for most Rhode Island 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.

Is it worth traveling within Rhode Island for a board and train?

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.

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