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Dog board and training programs do seem like a good solution as it takes the pressure off you, but is it worth it?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The time commitment needed to train a dog is not one everyone has.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Life throws a lot of responsibilities at us, and we find ourselves neglecting the training of our pet pooch, much to its detriment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, some opt to send off their pet to a board and train dog training facility, which is like a boarding school for dogs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We’ll answer the questions that you might have by examining the pros and cons of dog board and training.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Board and Train?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Like we hinted above, a board and train institute is similar to a boarding school or summer camp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Other names for this program are dog boot camp, dog training boarding school, and dog training camp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Simply put, it involves delegating the training responsibilities of your dog to an establishment of professionals.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The canine remains there for a stipulated time to get the training it needs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These programs often take your pooch through basic training, socialization with other dogs, and some fun time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Your pup also gets some individual training with a professional trainer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Feeding is often up to you, and you’d be required to give some information that would help the staff take care of your pet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Types of Dog Board and Training Programs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Generally, board and training programs are categorized into two broad types. They are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. In-home board and training program<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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In this type of training, your pet lives with the trainer and is trained in a household environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

During that period, it is taught good manners, given some activities to do, and is trained to live indoors. It also gets to socialize with other dogs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Training duration may be a minimum of 1 or 2 weeks, depending on what is required. The response of your pup also influences duration. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Kennel Board and Train\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here, the dogs stay outdoors in a kennel, rather than a living room space.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Training is done outside, after which the dogs return to their kennel. This could be better for energetic dogs who can’t cope indoors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Training may also last for up to 2 weeks or lesser. Like the In-home board and training program, the timing may depend on your dog.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Happens at a Board and Train Dog Training?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Board and train facilities offer courses that deal with different aspects of dog training. They include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Basic training<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this course, dogs are taught basic commands to learn and obey. Some of these commands are common ones like Sit, Heel, Come, Stay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dogs may also be taught not <\/em>to do something, such as jumping on people or bolting out of an open door.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Changing habits<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The dogs are taught to drop a habit or bad behavior in place of a better one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is often called dog behavior modification<\/a> and is done on canines who may have developed some issues like aggression and anxiety.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is a slow but productive service, using different methods to get the dog to change its behavior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are some requirements many board and training facilities will ask for. Some of them are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n