At a glance
Typical range, side by side
ProgramTypical range
General estimates only. Prices vary by trainer, dog and market.
How a Stay Works$1,500 to $2,500+ general estimate for a typical stay→Typical Costs$1,500 to $2,500+ for a multi-week stay→Questions to Ask$1,500 to $2,500+ when comparing stays→Judging Programs$1,500 to $2,500+ to compare programs→After the Stay$1,500 to $2,500+ stay plus follow-up→Puppy or Adult Dog$1,500 to $2,500+ general estimate, any age→Read each guide
01 / Program
How a Stay Works
A board and train stay means your dog lives with a professional trainer for a set period instead of coming home each evening.
$1,500 to $2,500+ general estimate for a typical stayRead the guide →
02 / Program
Typical Costs
Board and train is one of the larger dog training purchases, so it helps to know what drives the number.
$1,500 to $2,500+ for a multi-week stayRead the guide →
03 / Program
Questions to Ask
A good trainer will be glad to answer detailed questions, and the answers tell you more than a website can.
$1,500 to $2,500+ when comparing staysRead the guide →
04 / Program
Judging Programs
Two programs can carry similar prices and still feel very different.
$1,500 to $2,500+ to compare programsRead the guide →
05 / Program
After the Stay
The day your dog comes home matters as much as the weeks away.
$1,500 to $2,500+ stay plus follow-upRead the guide →
06 / Program
Puppy or Adult Dog
Board and train can suit many dogs, but fit matters more than the label.
$1,500 to $2,500+ general estimate, any ageRead the guide →How this guide works
Plain answers. Honest limits.
PlainPlain explanationsEach guide says what a stay involves, in everyday words.
LabeledEstimates are labeledPrice ranges are general estimates that vary by trainer and market. None of them are quotes.
HonestNo promisesThis site does not promise availability, results or response times, and it does not name facilities or individual trainers.
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