Board and Train Denver CO – Professional Dog Training Programs
Expert Board and Train Services in Denver, Colorado
Board and train programs offer an intensive training approach where your dog boards with a professional trainer for focused, immersive learning. Off-Leash K9 Training Denver provides 1-Week and 2-Week Board & Train programs designed to build obedience, manners, recall, leash skills, and better control in a structured training environment.
This military-owned, family-run dog training team serves dog owners in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado. The training process focuses on building reliable obedience through consistent training, clear communication, and structured work that helps dogs respond more reliably in everyday situations.
Why Board and Train Programs Can Help Improve Your Dog’s Behavior
Board and train programs involve dogs staying with a professional trainer for a set training period. These programs focus on obedience skills such as Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Off, loose leash walking, recall, greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners, depending on the selected package.
Intensive Training Environment
Board and train programs give dogs focused training time with a professional trainer over one or two weeks. This structure helps dogs work on obedience, manners, and handling skills in a consistent training setting.
Structured Training Time
Board and train programs give dogs focused training over a defined period. The 1-Week program focuses on on-leash obedience, while the 2-Week program builds toward more advanced off-leash obedience skills.
Professional Expertise
The dog training team at Off-Leash K9 Training Denver brings experience from military, Department of Defense, US Secret Service, and private sector backgrounds.
Structured Training Focus
Each board and train program follows a clear set of obedience goals. Dogs work on commands, manners, and handling skills based on the package selected.
Owner Education
Both board and train programs include a one-on-one owner session after completion. The 1-Week Board & Train includes a 1.5-hour session, while the 2-Week Board & Train includes a 2-hour session to review what the dog learned and how to properly handle them at home.
Our Board and Train Programs
The 1-Week Board & Train is a 1-week immersive training program focused on mastering the basics. This program is designed as an on-leash program where your dog boards with a professional trainer for intensive daily training sessions.
Skills covered in the 1-Week Board & Train:
- Come on command
- Sit and extended sit
- Place and extended place
- Down and extended down
- Loose leash walking
- Off command to stop unwanted behaviors
- Greeting manners
- Door manners
- Meal manners
The program includes an e-collar and a 1.5-hour one-on-one owner session after completion. During this handoff session, you’ll review what your dog learned and how to properly handle your dog moving forward.
Investment: $2,200
2-Week Board & Train Program
The 2-Week Board & Train is a 2-week immersive training program focused on obedience with lifetime refreshers. This program takes training further with off-leash reliability and advanced skills that give you greater control in real-world distractions.
Skills covered in the 2-Week Board & Train:
- Sit and duration sit
- Place and extended place
- Off-leash heeling
- Down and duration down
- Down from distance
- Off command to stop unwanted behaviors
- Full off-leash recall
- Greeting manners
- Door manners
- Meal manners
The program includes an e-collar, a 2-hour one-on-one owner session after completion, and free refreshers for life. This refresher support gives owners an additional resource if they need help reinforcing the training covered in the 2-Week Board & Train program.
Investment: $3,200
Essential Commands and Skills Your Dog Will Master
- Come on Command: Reliable recall is an important skill for better control. The 1-Week Board & Train includes Come on command, while the 2-Week Board & Train includes full off-leash recall.
- Extended Sit and Place Duration commands help dogs hold position until released. The board and train programs include Sit, Extended Sit, Place, and Extended Place to help build structure and better manners.
- Off-Leash Heeling: Walking calmly beside you helps create better control and more manageable walks.
- Door and Greeting Manners: Calm behavior when guests arrive and proper manners at exits.
- Off Command: The Off command helps stop unwanted behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, or other behaviors the dog needs to disengage from.
- Meal Manners: Controlled, calm behavior during feeding time.
- Down from Distance: Advanced obedience that demonstrates reliable focus even when you’re not right beside your dog.
- Distraction Control: Proofing is the process of teaching your dog that a command still matters even when the environment changes, which is crucial for reliable recall in distracting situations.
- E-Collar Training: Off-Leash K9 Training Colorado specializes in non-harmful e-collar training methods. The e-collar is used as a communication tool alongside consistency, fairness, and clear instructions to help dogs understand and respond to commands.
- Off-Leash Recall: The 2-Week Board & Train includes full off-leash recall, helping dogs learn to return when called as part of their advanced obedience training.
Our Board and Train Process
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Off-Leash K9 Training Denver offers a free consultation where you can bring your dog and discuss behavior needs and goals. This 30-minute private session helps determine which program fits your dog’s age, current behavior, and training goals. There’s no obligation, and it gives you a chance to ask questions about the training process.
Step 2: Intensive Training Period
Your dog boards with a professional trainer for the duration of the selected program. The 1-Week Board & Train focuses on on-leash obedience and core commands, while the 2-Week Board & Train includes more advanced skills such as off-leash heeling, full off-leash recall, and down from distance. The training focuses on obedience, manners, and better control through consistent instruction. Skills are introduced and reinforced based on the program selected.
Step 3: Owner Education Session
After the training period, you’ll receive either a 1.5-hour session (1-week program) or a 2-hour session (2-week program). During this time, trainers review everything your dog has learned and show you proper handling techniques and command delivery. You’ll practice with your trained dog under trainer guidance to ensure clear communication between you and your pup.
Step 4: Ongoing Support
After the program, owners receive guidance during the handoff session on how to maintain the training at home. Graduates of the 2-Week Board & Train also receive free refreshers for life, giving them additional support tied specifically to that program.
What Denver Dog Owners Say About Our Board and Train Programs
Denver, CO
“We did the 2 week board and train for our Border Collie mix when he was 5 months old. It was the best decision we could have made, I have 100% confidence in my dog. The refreshers have been great as well. Derek has been a fantastic resource along the way as well. I cannot say enough good things about him. ”
Michael Beard // Verified Google Review
Denver, CO
“My wife and I dropped off our 8 month old lab with Stevi for a week long board/train. She is now very well trained and has clearly retained the training. She is an obedient dog, with and without her collar. Stevi is an awesome communicator and amazing trainer. She’s sent us daily texts with progress videos and was very easy to get a hold off. Cannot say enough good things about Stevi and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to train their dog. ”
Carl Mesker // Verified Google Review
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does board and train take to show results?
The 1-Week Board & Train focuses on on-leash obedience with five guaranteed commands, while the 2-Week Board & Train covers seven guaranteed commands, including off-leash work. The right program depends on your dog’s current behavior, training goals, and whether you want on-leash obedience or more advanced off-leash reliability.
What if my dog has behavioral issues like aggression?
Behavior issues like leash pulling and jumping can often be mitigated through consistent training and establishing clear communication between the dog and owner. However, aggression in dogs can stem from various factors including fear, territorial behavior, and lack of socialization, making it essential to identify the root cause for effective training.
Do you provide follow-up support after board and train?
Yes. Both programs include owner education sessions where you review what your dog learned and how to properly handle them at home. The 1-Week program includes a 1.5-hour session, and the 2-Week program includes a 2-hour session. The 2-Week Board & Train also includes free refreshers for life.
How does board and train compare to private lessons?
Private lessons give owners direct one-on-one instruction with their dog, while board and train provides a more immersive format where the dog stays with a trainer for one or two weeks. Both options include owner education, but board and train includes a dedicated handoff session after completion so owners can learn how to maintain the training at home.
Dog owners in Denver can contact Off-Leash K9 Training Denver to learn whether the 1-Week Board & Train or 2-Week Board & Train may be the right fit for their dog’s age, behavior, and training goals. The team can explain the available options during a free consultation.
Off-Leash K9 Training Denver serves dog owners in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado.
Service areas: Denver, Colorado Springs, and Northern Colorado
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Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.
Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!
You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!