Your dog lives with a professional trainer for an intensive, immersive programme. Daily training, real-world exposure, and consistent handling — for dogs that need serious transformation, fast.
Board & Train is the most intensive training programme we offer. Your dog comes to stay with us — living as part of the household — and receives structured daily training sessions throughout their stay.
The immersive nature of the programme accelerates progress significantly. Instead of one session a week, your dog is being handled, trained, and shaped every single day by a certified professional. Habits form faster, behaviours become consistent, and complex issues that would take months in weekly sessions can shift in weeks.
It's not a magic fix — and it's not a drop-off-and-forget service. A full handover session at the end of every programme ensures you understand exactly what's been worked on and how to maintain it at home. Follow-up private sessions are available to keep momentum going.
Your dog lives with us — sleeping indoors, integrated into daily routines, fed a quality diet. This isn't a kennel. It's a home environment where training happens naturally throughout the day.
Structured training every day with clear goals, progressive difficulty, and consistent handling. Each session builds on the last — no wasted days, no starting from scratch.
Daily walks and outings in Newcastle's streets, parks, and public spaces. Your dog doesn't just learn in a backyard — they learn to behave in the environments that actually matter.
We send regular updates with photos and notes so you can follow along with your dog's progress. You're never in the dark about what's happening or how your dog is going.
A full written report at the end of the programme — what was worked on, what was achieved, what still needs attention at home, and a maintenance plan going forward.
A dedicated session with you at the end of the programme — we walk you through everything your dog has learned, demonstrate what's been worked on, and make sure you can maintain and build on the results at home.
Prices include full board, all training sessions, daily walks, progress updates, written report, and a handover session. Availability is limited — enquire early to secure your dates.
The single biggest failure point in Board & Train programmes is the handover. Dog comes home transformed, owner doesn't know how to maintain it, things slowly unravel over the following weeks. We've seen it — and we've built the programme to prevent it.
Every Board & Train ends with a dedicated handover session. We go through everything your dog has learned, demonstrate it in front of you, put the lead in your hands, and coach you through it. You leave knowing exactly what your dog can do and exactly how to keep it going.
Follow-up private sessions are available for owners who want additional coaching after the programme — particularly recommended for dogs with reactivity or anxiety where ongoing owner education makes a significant difference.
"Our GSD came back and we were genuinely shocked. More settled, actually listens. Whatever happened in those two weeks, it worked."
"Honestly we were close to giving up. Two weeks later we had a dog we could manage. The handover at the end made sure we didn't undo everything in the first week home."
"The updates throughout really helped — I was nervous leaving her. Knowing what was happening each day made a big difference. Really happy with how she's come along."
Availability is limited. Get in touch to discuss your dog's situation and check programme dates.