Dirty Paws has partnered with Canine Hero’s to accommodate Board & Train services. Dogs enrolled in this program will board at the Canine Hero’s kennel facility. Training is conducted by professional trainers in a structured, supervised setting designed to support learning, rest, and routine.
Board & Train is designed to provide focused, professional training while building a strong foundation that owners can maintain once their dog returns home.
Board & Train Program
Your Dogs Home Away From Home
At Dirty Paws, our Board & Train program provides an immersive training experience designed to build a solid foundation, address behavior challenges, and support long-term success. Dogs in this program receive structured training, daily care, and routine in a safe, supervised environment.
Each Board & Train program is customized to the individual dog. Whether the goal is to strengthen obedience, address specific behavior concerns, or build advanced skills, training plans are tailored to the dog’s needs to ensure clear communication, consistency, and steady progress.
When your dog is enrolled in Board & Train, they work closely with professional trainers through daily, structured training sessions. Training is balanced with appropriate rest, enrichment, and controlled social exposure when suitable. This approach supports learning while maintaining the dog’s overall well-being in a calm, structured setting.
Who this program is for
Board & Train is appropriate for:
-
Busy owners seeking consistent professional training
-
Dogs needing foundational obedience
-
Dogs requiring behavior modification
-
Dogs struggling with focus, manners, or leash skills
-
Puppies needing structure, routine, and early training foundations
Customized Training Plans
For Every Dog
Every dog is different, and training plans should reflect that. Dirty Paws Board & Train programs are customized based on each dog’s temperament, behavior, learning style, and training goals.
We work with dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds. Training plans may focus on foundational obedience, social skills, confidence building, or behavior modification, depending on the dog’s needs. Our trainers adjust methods and expectations to support clear communication, consistency, and steady progress.
The goal is practical, real-world training that helps dogs develop reliable skills and supports long-term success once they return home.
What's Included
Each Board & Train program is customized to the individual dog and includes:
-
Daily structured training sessions
-
Crate training and household manners
-
Leash walking and loose-leash skills
-
Recall training
-
Place command and impulse control
-
Environmental exposure (people, noises, objects, other dogs as appropriate)
-
Customized behavior work based on the dog’s needs
-
Photo or video updates throughout the stay
-
Owner transfer session at pickup
-
Follow-up support after program completion
Training with long term success in mind
Training does not end when a Board & Train program is complete. Dirty Paws focuses on building a strong foundation that owners can maintain and continue at home.
At the end of the program, owners receive a transfer session to learn how skills are taught, how to practice them correctly, and how to maintain structure and consistency. Follow-up support and guidance are provided to help apply training in everyday situations.
The goal is clear communication, realistic expectations, and long-term success beyond the training environment.
Training Goals
We Can Target
Board & Train programs may focus on:
-
Basic to advanced obedience
-
Improved leash manners
-
Calm behavior in the home and public settings
-
Reducing jumping, pulling, barking, and over-arousal
-
Confidence building
-
Emotional regulation
-
Focus around distractions
-
Behavior modification for reactivity, fear, or impulse control
Goals are selected based on the dog’s age, temperament, and history.
Clear Results, Ongoing Support
The Dirty Paws Board & Train program is designed to create meaningful progress that continues beyond the training period. The focus is on building clear communication, reliable skills, and structure that support a calmer home and a stronger relationship between dog and owner.
Owners are supported throughout the process with guidance, education, and follow-up to help maintain results long after the program is complete.
To learn more about the Board & Train program or to determine the right program length for your dog, contact Dirty Paws to discuss your training goals and next steps.
Board and Train Programs
Dirty Paws offers 2–4 week Board & Train programs designed to create meaningful, lasting progress through structure, consistency, and professional handling. Dogs participate in daily, structured training while boarding in a controlled environment, allowing for focused work on obedience, manners, and behavior goals.
This program provides a strong training foundation that owners can maintain once their dog returns home. Program length is recommended based on the dog’s age, temperament, history, and training needs.
2 Weeks
Best suited for dogs who need a solid foundation or reinforcement of existing skills.
-
Foundational obedience (sit, down, stay, recall, place)
-
Leash manners and loose-leash walking
-
Impulse control and boundary setting
-
Improved focus and calm behavior
-
Support for mild to moderate behavior challenges
-
Owner transfer session and follow-up guidance
3 Weeks
Ideal for dogs needing additional consistency, proofing, or behavior support.
-
Increased reliability of obedience skills
-
Leash skills around higher distractions
-
Confidence building and emotional regulation
-
Continued impulse control and structure
-
Introduction to behavior modification as needed
-
Strong emphasis on owner transition and maintenance
_edited_edited_edited_.jpg)
4 Weeks
4-Week Board & Train
Designed for dogs requiring more intensive training or behavior modification.
-
Reliable obedience with real-world distractions
-
Advanced leash skills and optional off-leash foundations (when appropriate)
-
Behavior modification for reactivity, fear, or over-arousal
-
Structure, routine, and boundaries deeply established
-
Extended owner coaching and transfer support
Board & Refresh (Returning Clients Only)
Board & Refresh is available exclusively to dogs who have previously completed training with Dirty Paws. This program combines boarding with reinforcement of previously learned skills and structure.
During their stay, dogs receive:
-
Refresher training on existing cues
-
Reinforcement of manners and routine
-
Mental enrichment and structured care
-
Support from trainers familiar with their training history
Board & Refresh is ideal for travel, maintenance training, or keeping skills sharp while you’re away.
Custom E-Collar Straps Available
E-Collar Training (Optional)
E-collar training may be available as part of a Board & Train program for dogs who are appropriate candidates. E-collars are used as a communication aid and are not required for participation in the program.
If included, e-collar conditioning is introduced gradually and only after a dog demonstrates a clear understanding of the trained behaviors. Use is kept at low levels and paired with leash guidance and reinforcement to support clarity and consistency.
Owner approval is required prior to the use of an e-collar. When e-collar training is part of the program, owners receive instruction during the transfer session to ensure proper handling, safety, and continued use at home if appropriate.
E-collars are not recommended for every dog and are only used when they align with the dog’s temperament, training needs, and long-term goals.
E-Collar Equipment Cost
If e-collar training is approved and included in a Board & Train program, the cost of the e-collar unit is not included in the program price and will be an additional charge. The specific model will be selected based on the dog’s needs and owner preference.
Board & Train Pricing:
-
2 Weeks: $1,600
-
3 Weeks: $2,400
-
4 Weeks: $3,200
Board & Train includes customized training plans, daily hands-on training, structured routines, and owner education to support long-term success once your dog returns home.
Board and Train Refresh
$87/ Night
Canine Hero's
Pickup & drop-off hours are between
8:00-10:00 a.m. & 3:00-6:00 p.m.
10046 Grey Rd
Coldstream, BC V1B 3B9