Boarding and training center where dogs can be obedience-trained while staying at the facility; also runs the Good Dog Behavior Academy with weekly and one-on-one lessons.
Program details are summarized from Furry Feet Retreat and Training Center's own website. Confirm current pricing, program length, and availability directly with the trainer before booking — and see what to check before you hand over your dog.
Furry Feet Retreat and Training Center is based in Alexander, AR. Full details are on their own site at furryfeetretreatandtrainingcenter.com. Board and train clients commonly travel from surrounding areas, since the dog stays on site for the length of the program.
Furry Feet Retreat and Training Center does not publish pricing, which is normal for board and train — most trainers quote after an evaluation. Board and train programs generally run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length and intensity. Request a quote to get their number.
Two weeks is the common minimum for meaningful obedience results, and three to four weeks is typical for off-leash reliability. Serious behavior cases — aggression, severe reactivity, resource guarding — generally need four to six weeks or more, and many trainers set a minimum stay for those. Programs shorter than a week are usually best understood as a jump-start or a refresher, not a transformation.
It works when the handoff works. A good trainer can reliably teach your dog new skills in a few weeks, but dogs do not generalize automatically — the results hold only if you learn to maintain them. This is why the go-home lesson and follow-up support matter more than almost anything else in the program. Ask specifically how many follow-up sessions are included and what happens if the behavior returns two months later.
Ask: How many dogs are in your care at once, and who handles my dog? What training methods and equipment do you use, and what happens if my dog does not respond? Where does my dog sleep? Can I visit the facility before booking? How many follow-up lessons are included? What updates will I get during the stay? Vague answers to any of these — especially about methods and supervision — are a reason to keep looking.
Reputable programs are, but the industry is largely unregulated, so due diligence is on you. Visit in person before you book. Ask to see where dogs sleep and exercise, confirm the trainer carries insurance, ask about staff-to-dog ratios and overnight supervision, and check that they have a working relationship with a local vet. Be cautious of any trainer who will not let you see the facility, or who guarantees a specific outcome on a fixed timeline.
Board & Train program that lasts 14 to 30 days, with the dog working directly with trainer Calvin Wilbon. A 14-day package is aimed at puppies 6 months or younger.
Board and train programs usually run 3-4 weeks, with dogs staying full-time at the facility at 2308 Sunny Meadow. The business also offers day training, private sessions, daycare and boarding.
On-site board and train with daily hands-on work at the 5-acre Cool Wag campus in Bentonville.
Three-, four- and six-week board and train programs in which dogs live inside the trainers' home with only a couple of dogs at a time; each includes an e-collar and slip lead, an owner training session, follow-up sessions and lifetime support.
Retriever training kennel in north-central Arkansas that trains month to month; the owner chooses how long the dog stays, and food is included. Chris Yielding trains at least 5 days a week.
Nonprofit dog training program in Northwest Arkansas offering basic obedience, board and train, and reactive dog work; in the board and train the dog lives with a certified trainer. A puppy board and train is also offered.