Board & Train programs run 2-5 weeks at UCA's facility (24 Corporate Drive, off Route 9 in the Clifton Park/Halfmoon area) with weekly written updates with photos and video, a 2-hour pickup lesson and lifetime follow-ups. Programs cover beginner foundation obedience, behavior modification for fear and aggression, and off-leash foundations.
Program details are summarized from Upstate Canine Academy'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.
Upstate Canine Academy is based in Halfmoon, NY. Full details are on their own site at upstatecanine.com. Board and train clients commonly travel from surrounding areas, since the dog stays on site for the length of the program.
Published pricing for Upstate Canine Academy is 2 Week Package: $2,800; 3 Week Package: $3,900; 4 Week Package: $4,900; 5 Week Package: $5,900. Confirm directly with the trainer — program length, your dog's needs, and what's included (equipment, follow-up lessons) all change the final quote.
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.
Small private boarding and training camp on 4.5 acres in the Catskills, owned by Stephanie Pennino and in operation for over 25 years. It offers obedience programs including 2-week intermediate and advanced board and train packages, plus specialized training for issues such as fear-based aggression and leash reactivity.
The Board and Train program runs 3-4 weeks with the dog staying at the trainer's home in Prospect Heights. A hybrid format (Monday-Friday stays, home on weekends) and a traditional format are both offered.
Offers dog training and boarding across the five boroughs with locations in Queens and Suffolk County.
Multi-week board and train (Dog Boot Camp) at the Station Road facility in Kingston, offered in 2-, 3- and 4-week lengths, where the dog receives daily private lessons in a family-home setting.
Retriever, versatile gun dog, shed dog and basic obedience trainer at 376 Holmes Road, Holmes. Typical board-n-train sessions run 4 weeks.
Capital Region trainer Miranda LaMorte, who uses the Training Without Conflict approach. Offers group classes, private lessons, day training, board-and-train programs and off-leash pack walks.