Board and Train Dog Training Clarksville, TN

Board and train is simple: your dog comes to stay with one of our professional trainers for 1-3 weeks. During that time, they receive multiple training sessions every single day. They eat, sleep, and breathe training. And when you pick them up, they're a completely different dog—calm, obedient, and responsive to your commands.

Think of it like sending your kid to an immersive language camp. Sure, you could teach them Spanish with weekly lessons over two years. Or they could spend two weeks in Mexico and come back fluent. Board and train is the Mexico trip for your dog. Fast. Effective. Life-changing.

Our head trainer, Jacob Robinson, spent 9 years in the Marine Corps training military working dogs—including 6 years with Marine Special Operations (MARSOC). He's trained dogs to perform in combat zones with life-or-death stakes. Training your family pet to sit, stay, and come? That's the easy part. The techniques that work for military K9s work even better for family dogs.

We offer three board and train options to fit different needs and budgets. All programs include our lifetime refresher guarantee—come back anytime for tune-ups at no extra charge. View our complete pricing page for all training options.

Board and train isn't for everyone. But for the right situation, it's by far the best option. Here's who gets the most value from our board and train programs:

Busy Families

You work full time. The kids have activities. Life is chaos. The idea of practicing training commands for 30 minutes every day sounds impossible. Board and train does the heavy lifting for you. Your dog comes home trained. You just maintain it.

Military Families Facing Deployment

You're about to deploy, go TDY, or head to the field for weeks. Your spouse will be handling the dog alone. Now is the perfect time for board and train—your dog gets trained while you're preparing to leave, and your family gets an obedient dog that's easier to manage. We work with Fort Campbell families constantly.

People Who've Tried and Failed

You watched the YouTube videos. You bought the training treats. You tried the "gentle leader" and the "no-pull harness." Nothing worked. You're frustrated and ready to let a professional handle it. That's exactly what board and train is for. We succeed where DIY methods fail.

First-Time Dog Owners

You got a puppy or adopted a rescue, and you're quickly realizing you're in over your head. Board and train gives your dog a solid foundation and teaches YOU how to handle a trained dog. It's like getting a dog that comes with an instruction manual.

Aggressive Dogs

If your dog has aggression issues—biting, lunging, growling—our specialized 3-Week Aggression Board & Train ($3,200) provides the intensive intervention needed. Aggressive dogs need more time and focused attention than weekly lessons can provide.

Still deciding between board and train and weekly private lessons? Here's how they compare:

Wondering what your dog's day looks like during board and train? Here's exactly what happens:

Step 1: Drop-Off and Assessment

You bring your dog to our facility. We do a thorough assessment to understand their current behavior, temperament, and any specific issues. We discuss your goals and answer any questions. Then you go home and we get to work.

Step 2: Immersive Daily Training

Your dog receives multiple training sessions every single day. Not just repetitive drills—real training in real environments with real distractions. They learn in our facility, on walks, around other dogs, with various sounds and stimuli. This creates reliable obedience that works everywhere, not just in one location.

Step 3: Building Habits

Training isn't just about teaching commands—it's about building habits. Your dog learns that sitting politely gets rewards. That walking calmly by your side is more fun than pulling. That coming when called leads to good things. These habits become automatic over the 1-2 weeks of immersive training.

Step 4: Owner Handoff Session

This is crucial. When you pick up your dog, we spend 1.5-2 hours (depending on program) showing you exactly how to handle them. You'll practice every command together. You'll learn the techniques we used. You'll ask questions until you feel completely confident. You leave knowing exactly how to maintain everything your dog learned.

Step 5: Lifetime Support

Our relationship doesn't end at pickup. If issues pop up weeks, months, or years later—you come back for refresher sessions at no charge. That's our lifetime guarantee. We're invested in your dog's long-term success.

Board and train is our most popular option, but we offer other programs that might fit your situation better—or complement your board and train:

Puppy Training

Got a new puppy? We offer 1-week ($1,200) and 2-week ($2,200) Puppy Jump Start board and train programs. These build a solid foundation during the critical socialization window—setting your puppy up for a lifetime of good behavior.

Aggressive Dog Training

If your dog has aggression issues, our specialized 3-Week Aggression Board & Train ($3,200) provides intensive behavior modification. This program focuses specifically on aggression triggers and redirection alongside obedience training.

Therapy Dog Training

Want your dog to become a certified therapy dog? Board and train can give them the solid obedience foundation they need. Then our 8-week therapy dog program ($950) prepares them for certification and volunteer work.