Best Friends Dog Training
Two-week board and train program run in the trainer's home with practice in public places at multiple distraction levels.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
Board & train dog training in Fairfax, VA
3 board and train programs listed in and around Fairfax. 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 Washington, DC Area area — 55 programs across 34 cities within a drive.
Programs in Fairfax
My Dog Listens
One-, two- and three-week adult board and train programs plus a two-week puppy program; the dog lives in the trainer's home as part of the family and is proofed on field trips to high-distraction locations, with a go-home lesson of 1.5 to 2+ hours at the end.
- Length
- 1-3 weeks
- Price
- $1,500–$3,200
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression
NOVA Canine Academy
Immersive 4- and 6-week board and train programs in Northern Virginia covering obedience, off-leash foundations, leash reactivity, aggression, and anxiety cases.
- Length
- 2-12 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Behavior & AggressionPuppy Programs
What board and train costs in Fairfax
Most programs in the Fairfax 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 Fairfax — FAQ
How much does board and train cost in Fairfax, VA?
Board and train programs in and around Fairfax, VA 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 3 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 Fairfax, VA?
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 Fairfax, VA 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 Fairfax, VA?
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.