Boarding and Training

Why Board and Train With Us?

Although Dori Dog Training offers private sessions to remedy most behavior modification issues, experience has taught us that removing a dog from their environment, rehabilitating them, and reintegrating them with new boundaries, manners, structure, and commands is a surefire method for correcting even the most dangerous, and stressful behaviors.

For that reason, Dori has designed his own 5-star board and train programs, catering to dogs who need both foundation work and behavior modification. Our lifetime support guarantee, available under certain circumstances, will ensure that your investment does not go to waste with free follow-up training for the rest of your dog’s life.

What Will My Dog Learn?

The results of all board and train programs are generally the same: to teach your dog how to be calm and confident both indoors and outdoors, on leash and off leash, around as many distracting and triggering stimuli as possible. We aim to eliminate separation anxiety and confinement anxiety in all dogs that stay with us. Dori has never had a dog that has not been cured of separation anxiety during a 6-week program, with the exception of 1 dog who was later diagnosed with a serious neurological issue by a vet. Whether or not the dog stays free of separation and confinement anxiety after training is 100% environmentally dependent. Dori will advise on how to keep your dog calm forever.

Your dog will be expected to master basic commands such as sit, stay, down, and come- both on and off-leash. All commands are usually taught with a voice cue and hand signal. Whether or not each dog reaches the same level of obedience will be determined by your dog's receptiveness to training, under Dori's advice. All common domestic manners such as no jumping and no stealing food will also be addressed. Off-leash training in high-distraction environments may be included in the cost of your board and train package at the discretion of our head trainer. Be advised that all board and train results vary on a case-by-case basis, and shorter board and train programs may not include an advanced level of training.

Our programs are designed to be intensive, all-inclusive, and mentally stimulating for your dog. All dogs are worked 7 days a week with a routine consisting of socialization with other dogs, treadmill training (optional), unlimited one-on-one training with Dori as needed to meet training goals, and multiple loose leash walks outside every day. We leave no stone unturned as we expect all board and train graduates to reach service-dog level obedience standards. Those standards include being a calm, confident, and quiet dog.

Will I Be Involved in My Dog's Training?

During your dog’s board and train, you will be able to come in to our facility on a scheduled basis and work with your dog during “mid-sessions.” The amount of “mid-sessions” is up to the head trainer, but is usually 3-5 times for a 6 week board and train. It is highly beneficial to us and your dog that you are actively involved in training.

What Happens After My Dog Completes the Program?

Upon completion of the program, you will either pick your dog up from our facility, or Dori will transport your dog home, where he will continue to make sure that you are able to command and communicate with your dog properly. A take-home session is included with all board and train programs, although it may be held at our facility during shorter board and trains. Transportation home is included in the cost of higher-end packages, up to 180 miles from our facility, and is available for greater distances with an additional time and travel fee.

At this point, in your dog’s new and exciting training experience, you would have already been coached on commanding your dog through obedience, as well as how to deal with situations where your dog would have previously reacted negatively. You will be taught how to control your dog in every situation you can think of.

How Long Will My Dog Be With You?

We aim to eliminate all behavioral issues during our board and train programs, but we do allow clients to decide the length of training. We currently offer the following board and train packages. A lifetime support guarantee is included if you enroll in the recommended board and train program for your dog, typically 3 weeks for obedience cases with no anxiety or reactivity, 6 weeks for reactive cases, and 9 weeks for severe bite histories. We will gladly accept dogs for less time than Dori's recommended board and train stay, but that means opting out of our lifetime support guarantee.

How Does Your Lifetime Guarantee Work?

Our lifetime support guarantee is included when the recommended program length, which will be determined during the behavior assessment, is purchased. You may purchase a board and train program that is less than the recommended length, but it will not include our lifetime support guarantee, or free follow up training.

If your dog does qualify for our lifetime support guarantee, that may include video and phone calls, one-on-one training at our facility, or a remedial board and train stay.

Do Prices Include the Cost of Training Tools?

No, all training tools used will incur an additional fee.

Payment options:

• 50% due at scheduling
• 50% due during board and train drop off or completion
• 3% credit/debit transaction fee (not included)

Our Programs

7 Day Board and Train

$1500

• Designed to give dogs a head start towards their training goals 
• We begin to address all behavioral issues, manners, and leash skills. Some dogs will be able to begin learning their basic commands, but that will be addressed on a case-by-case basis
• Great way to apply life-long structure, boundaries, and manners - simply by leaving your dog in our highly structured training facility
• Due to the short amount of time, we spend with your dog, this program does not include our lifetime support guarantee
• Full payment for our 7-day program is due at the scheduling

3 Week Foundation

$4000

• Designed for dogs who need obedience training, but do not have severe behavioral issues
• Jumping, leash pulling, personal space, not coming when called, and a lack of self-control are only some issues that we tend to
• While a portion of the program will involve training indoors, the remainder will be used to reinforce training in higher distraction environments such as downtown Lock Haven, Lowe’s, and Tractor Supply, or your place of occupation
• Most dogs learn the commands; sit, stay, heel, down, come, and place, but that will vary on a case-by-case basis
• Most dogs learn the commands; sit, stay, heel, come, and place, but that will vary on a case-by-case basis
• You will be scheduled for “mid-sessions” throughout your dog’s stay so that you can come in and work with your dog

6 Week Behavior Modification

$6500

• Designed for dogs who suffer from behavioral issues such as reactivity towards dogs or humans, lunging, excessive barking, low confidence, fear, separation anxiety, and aggressive tendencies (with no history of bites)
• Ideal for dogs who have been rescued from austere conditions, dogs with a traumatic or unknown history, and dogs with visual or audible disabilities
• The first 3 weeks of this program will be spent learning important foundation work that will help carve the future for a calm, quiet dog. Then you will join us for your 1st mid-session and work

9 Week Extended Behavior Modification

$10,000

• Specially designed for dogs who have been deemed dangerous, have a bite history, or are at risk for euthanasia due to behavioral issues
• If your dog has already learned to bite, defend, or kill against your will, this program is for your dog
• Be advised that in severe cases of human and dog aggression, we aim for social neutrality, and your dog may have to endure strict environmental protocols inside your home. Enrolling in this program does not mean your dog will never bite or attack again