Phoenix, Arizona
4 Week Boarding
The 4‑Week Board and Train is an intensive, short‑term program for lower‑risk dogs, recent graduates needing a tune‑up, or clients seeking targeted skill correction.
The focus is on rapid stabilization, concentrated practice on 1–3 priority behaviors, and a high‑impact owner transfer to preserve gains. This track is not appropriate for severe reactivity or complex aggression cases.
Includes intake screening to define scope and goals, intensive daily training on targeted behaviors, one extended in‑person owner transfer session, a focused 60‑day home plan, and two scheduled follow‑up coaching calls (one within 7–14 days, one at 30 days). Progress summary and targeted recommendations are provided at handover.
Logistics & Requirements:
Short residential placement or intensive day program for four weeks depending on case. Owners must commit to follow‑up coaching and strict adherence to the home plan. Eligibility screening ensures only suitable cases are accepted.
6 Week Boarding
The 6‑Week Board & Train is a condensed residential behavioral rehabilitation program designed for dogs with moderate reactivity, partial training foundations, or owners who need a faster, high‑impact intervention than the flagship 8‑week program.
Dogs reside on‑site for six weeks and receive daily, hands‑on behavior work focused on nervous‑system regulation, predictable structure, graduated exposures, and safety‑first handling. The program is engineered to deliver measurable behavior change while preserving the rigorous safety and owner‑integration standards of longer residential programs.
This offering begins with a comprehensive intake and readiness assessment that documents medical history, bite history, trigger mapping, and baseline behavior metrics. Training emphasizes emotional regulation, trigger management, conditioned safety tools (including muzzle conditioning when required), and progressive counter‑conditioning. Daily sessions are structured to build predictable routines, reduce reactivity through graded exposures, and teach alternative, reliable responses to common triggers. All work follows strict safety protocols and escalation procedures to protect dogs, staff, and the public.
Owner education and transfer are core components. The program includes weekly video progress updates, weekly 20–30 minute coaching calls, and two in‑person owner sessions (a mid‑program handling session and a final transfer). At handover owners receive a condensed final report, a tailored 90‑day post‑program leadership plan, and a mandatory schedule of post‑program check‑ins (three follow‑up coaching calls over 60–90 days) to reduce relapse risk and ensure consistent implementation at home. Clients must commit to scheduled coaching, complete assigned practice exercises, and follow the home integration plan to preserve gains.
Eligibility is strictly enforced:
the 6‑week track is appropriate for moderate cases and is not suitable for severe aggression or unmanaged bite histories unless pre‑approved with additional safety measures. Veterinary records, pre‑start documentation, and a signed compliance agreement are required prior to program start. Optional add‑ons (extended coaching, additional owner sessions, or emergency handling) are available as separate line items.
8 Week Boarding
The 8‑Week Executive Leadership Board & Train is an intensive residential behavioral rehabilitation program designed for dogs with reactivity, fear‑based aggression, or chronic anxiety that requires a structured nervous‑system reset and owner leadership development.
This program combines daily, hands‑on behavior work with weekly owner coaching to create durable change: dogs live on‑site for the full eight weeks while receiving progressive emotional regulation training, controlled exposures, and safety‑first handling protocols.
The program deliverables include a comprehensive intake and readiness assessment, weekly video progress updates, weekly 20–30 minute coaching calls with the owner, three in‑person owner integration sessions (Week 6 handling, Week 7 leadership coaching, Week 8 final transfer), a customized 90‑day post‑program leadership plan, and all training notes and safety recommendations provided in a final report. Training emphasizes emotional regulation, trigger management, real‑world neutrality, and owner energy regulation, with each dog’s plan tailored to its history, triggers, and medical profile.
Daily training focuses on nervous‑system down‑regulation, predictable structure, conditioned safety tools (including muzzle conditioning if required), and graduated, controlled exposures to reduce reactivity. Owner coaching centers on practical leadership skills—consistent routines, boundary setting, and regulated energy—so the dog’s progress is preserved after transfer. The program requires owner commitment to scheduled coaching, adherence to the home transition plan, and completion of the 90‑day integration protocol to maximize long‑term success.
Safety and liability mitigation are core components.
All work is conducted under strict safety protocols: controlled handling, use of approved equipment, no off‑leash or park exposures during the program, and immediate escalation procedures for any medical or severe behavioral events. The program is not a quick‑fix obedience course; it is a therapeutic, behavior‑change process that reduces risk through structure, conditioning, and owner education.