Board & Train

2wks (including 3 transfer sessions) $1435 - $620 additional weeks

Specialized one on one attention. One dog in boarding at a time. Dogs must meet intake criteria before being accepted into a Board and Train service. Your dog will live with my family in my house. Minimum stay is 2 weeks.  

Daphne takes in one board and train client at a time and your dog lives in our house as a member of our family. No dog runs or kennels on property.  Your dog will have access to a dog door and depending on the case, have access to play and mingle with Daphne's two dogs.  The first two days of your dog's stay is a "settling in" period to reduce any stress before the start of formal training. 

Basic Information:

1. Dogs should be at least 14 weeks of age

2. Proof of vaccination including Bordetella

3. Dogs must be free of fleas

4. Your dog should be accustomed to living in a house

5. Female dogs in heat or about to go into heat will not be accepted

6. Visits can be arranged by appointment 

Pre-Board Meeting and Team Transfer Sessions are mandatory.  The Pre-Board meeting is to gather information, evaluate your goals and needs, determine the best program for your dog and to evaluate your dog.   The team transfer sessions (3)  allows you the opportunity to review your dog's new skills and to work on your mechanical training skills and understanding of training concepts. These meetings ensure that you are a full participant in your dog's overall education. For maximum success, both you and your dog require education and we strongly support this view. Without your involvement, your dog's behavior will not be maintained and may revert back to original behaviors – hence spending money for nothing. 

Owners are more then welcome to visit, as long as it is pre-arranged. Daphne sends you photos of your dog during their stay and provides a DVD of the training.

We do not offer just boarding or board and train services without dog and owner lessons.

General outline of behaviors that can be addressed during a board and train and dependent on the length of stay:

• sit

• stand

• down

• down in a relaxed position

• come when called

• meeting people and other dogs politely

• stay

• distance work

• walking on a loose leash

• 'heel' position while on leash

• go to bed

• go to "location"

• leave-it

• drop it

• take it

• mouthiness during play or excitement

• shy or fearful behaviors (depending on the intensity and severity)

• aggressive behavior (depending on the intensity and severity)

• potty training

• crate training

• separation anxiety (depending on the intensity and severity)

• handling/restraint issues (depending on the intensity and severity)

• nail trimming issues

• resource guarding behaviors (depending on the type of guarding, intensity and severity)

• on leash dog aggression (depending on the case)

• self-control exercises like waiting at the door, waiting for food bowl

 

K-9 Partnership is committed to the safety and well-being of your dog while in our care.

Dogs that have stranger fears/aggression or unfamiliar dog fears/aggression may not be suited for this service.  A pre-board evaluation and/or observation may be required.  

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:  

• Admission to Board and Train requires veterinary proof of current and complete DHLPPC:  Distemper, Hepatitis or Adenovirus 2, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Corona virus, Rabies and Bordetella. Vaccinations must be administered no less than 7 days prior to boarding start date.  The one week buffer before arrival ensures full immunity and to lessen the possibility that your dog might be under stress from the vaccination.  If you prefer titer testing for immunity status, the test must be done no more than 7 days before your scheduled Board and Train commencement.

• We also require veterinary proof of a parasite-free fecal completed within 10 days of your boarding start date.

• You must have  a copy of your dog's (1) current vaccination record or titer values and (2) fecal test results obtained from your veterinarian -- these are required prior to commencement of training. Please have these documents ready and available at the Pre-Board Meeting.

• Intact females in any stage of estrus will not be accepted. Intact males may be accepted depending on Daphne's intact female's season.   Please check your dog's estrus calendar and schedule your training accordingly.

• If your dog has a health condition requiring treatment or medication, please provide detailed information on your Board and Train Contract and  Agreement  form so that we may advise you of our ability to accommodate your dog's condition. Absent prior notice, we will not accept any dog demonstrating a physical or psychological condition that in our opinion may impact our ability to safely and humanely board and train your dog on our premises.

• Please ensure that your dog is clean and fully groomed, including coat, nails, and ears at time of drop-off. Dirty, matted, or otherwise ungroomed dogs will not be accepted into our Board and Train service.

• Dogs displaying  aggression toward any person may not be accepted into our service. Each individual case will be assessed and evaluated at the Pre-Board meeting. Dogs may require basket muzzles and/or medication.

CRATE TRAINED AND BEING LEFT ALONE:

 

This is not a mandatory requirement BUT it would be highly beneficial for us if your dog is crate-trained, meaning being able to go into the crate without any hesitation, without  avoidance/escape or fear responses to the crate.  Your dog should be able to comfortably and calmly stay in the crate for at least 8 hours during the night. We have a medium Vari-Kennel that we can use or you can bring their own crate for added comfort.  Your dog should be able to stand, turn around and lay down comfortably in the crate.  Wire crates are not acceptable, as they do not meet our safety and security requirements. Any damages to our supplied Vari-Kennel will be your responsibility and a reimbursement will be required.  

• Your dog should be comfortable and calm when left alone in a secured room or in a crate for any duration between 2-4 hours at a time. Dogs that are destructive or panic when left can be accepted into our service but at double the training fee. Excessive barking (depending on the motivation) may require the use of a citronella bark collar. We have the right to refuse a dog with behaviors that put your dog at risk of injury or our house and property at risk of being damaged.

• A pre-agreed alternative boarding solution (s)  is mandatory in case your dog is unable to stay with us due to safety issues, panic/distress issues or the safety of our property.

 

FOOD REQUIREMENTS:  

Feeding Instructions. You will be able to provide details on our Board and Train Service Contract and Agreement. .

Commercial Foods. Provide the appropriate supply of your dog's food in the original bag/can.  Please do not make any sudden diet changes  prior to your dog's arrival here.

Raw Food Diets. We cannot accept raw-food diets at this time.

Treats. We do not recommend nor will we dispense any type of rawhide, animal ear/hoof treats or chews. If you wish to provide a treat please ensure that it is a nutritious product without choking/intestinal obstruction risks.

Bowls. We can supply our stainless steel food bowl for your dog or you may wish to bring their own.

 COLLAR/IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A standard flat-buckle collar with license (required), Rabies (required), Personal ID (required), and Microchip (required) tags attached. If you already have the appropriate equipment, please bring it with the rest of your dog's supplies. Otherwise will use our training collar, leash, or harness while your dog is in our care if we have the appropriate size/fit.   We do not use corrective methods.  If your dog is on a choke chain, prong collar or shock collar  we may advise you to purchase a more humane piece of equipment prior to your first team training lesson following your dog's board and train with us. We will not use any shock/electronic "training" device.

 
Summary Checklist for Board and Train Requirements:  

• Dog clean and groomed, in good health, and without any aggressive behaviors toward people ( depending on the individual case) 

• Flat-buckle collar with Microchip, Rabies, License, and Personal ID tag attached.

• Supply of food, with written instructions specifying meal times/amounts.

• Provide any other relevant supplies such as medications, toys, blankets, etc. 

• Plastic Vari Kennel-type crate

• Dog that is  crate trained and accustomed to being left overnight and during the day for  a couple of hours.

• Photocopy of your Veterinarian's formal certificate of current vaccinations or titer, and fecal test, administered at least one week prior to the board and train service.

• Intact female in estrus is not permitted. Please indicate the start and end date of the last cycle.

• Intact males not accepted at this time.

DROP-OFF, PICK-UP, AND TEAM TRAINING  LESSON  

• Your dog's  Board and Train drop-off and pick-up dates and times are scheduled during our normal business hours. The service starts on the day you drop off your dog and  ends when you pick up your dog. The Team Training meeting is arranged one week after your dog is back home.

• Your timely arrival is important. A late arrival 15 or more minutes past the designated drop-off time will be considered a no-show and your Board and Train service will be cancelled. If you are running late please call ahead to inform us. Another day and time may be suggested.

• K-9 Partnership does not provide airport pick-up or transport services. If you are located out of state, you will need to make arrangements to come with your dog to the required Pre-Board Meeting prior to a first-time Board and Train, and also to pick up your dog following Board and Train and be available for the Team Training meeting. 

• You  are expected to read all reading materials supplied to you so that you will be up to speed on the fundamental training techniques and management strategies use in my training approach.  You will also need to have acquired any related training equipment, such as appropriate leash, collar, or crate, as recommended by me. This ensures that we have the easiest transition between my training here and yours at home. 

• Your dog's Board and Train program will include a formal 1hr training on 5 days of the week.   Informal training and management are also conducted throughout the course of each day, including house manners; door entry/exit under obedience; polite manners for pre-feeding; non-disruptive crate manners; have self-control  during collar/leash application or removal;  formal and informal walking on lead; "leave it" self-control ; good behavior around family  dogs ; non-disruptive vehicle transport; and other behaviors and activities that fall within the scope of daily interaction in the home and while out and about for play and exercise. Exercise/play sessions are conducted several times a day while in our 5,000 sq ft enclosure under my direct supervision.   Depending on your dog, they will have access to play with my two dogs.  

Your Team Transfer Sessions  will be conducted at your house or in a public setting depending on your main goal/objective. A traveling fee may apply.
 

We reserve the right to decline enrollment and/or acceptance of any dog for any reason.