Board and Train

At Katz Dogs K9 we are committed to helping you and your dog, we cover every aspect and level of training. From puppy foundation, to severe behavior issues, Katz Dogs K9 is Bucks County’s most transparent training company!

With years of experience and countless happy clients, you and your dog will be in the very best hands.

At KDK9 we specialize in PLAY and helping you better understand your dogs need! Our training approach allows owners to have a fully off-leash reliable dog, stress-free walks, and an enjoyable dog in the home.

Bribing, begging, or losing your cool will be a thing of the past. You’ll leave Katz Dogs K9 with dependable training, a great relationship, a dog you can enjoy anywhere, and life long support in your corner!

Our hands-on, individualized training allows us to devote quality time and attention to each dog at our training facility. We will develop a training plan that is tailored specifically to your dog and their needs.

*Please note – ALL dogs who enter our facility MUST have the following vaccinations and must provide Katz Dogs K9 with proof of vaccination from your veterinarian: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, and Rabies. All vaccines must have a 14 day grace period to build immunity in your pet before coming into the facility*

4 Week Board & Train

4 Week Board and Train cost is $4300.00 with tools included

This program is geared towards dog who need some tidying up with their manners, guidance, and control in a home, around company, or in a public setting
Dogs who sign up for the program must be a minimum of at least 6 months old to attend with all vaccines up to date with the standards of KDK9.
During the program, your dog will stay at KDK9 and build a relationship with our training team.
As your dog’s confidence develops within themselves and the team, training will begin
Our approach to training is balanced with education of usage to owner and conditioning of the prong collar and E-collar to their dog. We have a strong commitment to using play, food, affection, or whatever your dog may find most rewarding for them specifically.
Our training team prides themselves in creating a relationship with the dogs who then enjoy the training and display happy emotion throughout the learning process.
Throughout the program your dog’s training will be tested and they will work around other dogs, different environments, and other people!

4 week board and train outline

Week 1: make friends, figure out dogs, motivations (play/food), figure out dogs likes/dislikes, recall intro, intro to threshold, and prong collar introduction
Week 2: intro to sit, intro to down, out/drop it, intro to heel. First public field trip + first 2 hour lesson with the family
Week 3: sit duration, down duration, e collar recall intro, street heeling, begin addressing behavioral issues. Second public outing and the family is included)
Week 4: proof obedience (sit, down, threshold, heel) with distractions (dogs, different environmentals). Final touches for behavior issues and final public outing. They will get a free groom the day of the take home lesson which is roughly another 2 hour long lesson.

6 Week Board & Train

6 Week Board and Train $5300.00 with tools included

Includes everything that the 4 week program does but is focused on dogs with the following behavioral issues such as
- Dog aggression/reactivity,
- Resource guarding
- Biting/nipping people, and more.
- Manners and control are taught while guidance is given throughout the program to address behavioral concerns.

6 week board and train outline

Week 1: make friends, figure out dogs, motivations (play/food), figure out dogs likes/dislikes, recall intro, intro to threshold, and prong collar introduction
Week 2: intro to sit, intro to down, out/drop it, intro to heel.
Week 3: sit duration, down duration, e collar recall intro, street heeling, begin addressing behavioral issues. First public outing and lesson with family.
Week 4: proof obedience (sit, down, threshold, heel) with distractions (dogs, different environmentals). Continuing addressing behavioral issues. Second public outing and lesson with family.
Week 5: proof obedience with duration and heavier distractions and triggers. Multiple field trips that week to generalize training. Third 1 hour lesson with family (quick recap, primarily hands on lesson)
Week 6: last field trip, last proofs with obedience and behaviors.
They will get a free groom the day of the take home lesson which is roughly another 2 hour long lesson.

Who benefits

Owner gets to be hands off with laying the main foundation and addressing some concerns/problem areas (trainer does this at the facility and on field trips with the dog). Owner then learns on a weekly basis, on premises, how to maintain control, clear communication, and guidance as the dog progresses.

What does it entail

Owner drops dog off for 4 weeks (minimum), as the dog progresses owner comes in weekly to learn how to maintain the training and handling of the dog in different situations

What comes with the program:

Multiple updates throughout the week via whatsapp, free tune ups during future boarding, weekly lessons to coach the family on progress during the board and train, 1 free follow up lesson (anywhere the family decides), discounted future services, and a free groom at the time of the take home.

Discounts on future boarding and daycare services as well!

What does training look like

After the dog is dropped off to KDK9, trainers slowly begin making friends with the dog/dogs. Depending on the individual dog, training may start that week or the following if the dog decides to open up to the trainer.
Each week as the dog proves they understand what is being asked of them, some new commands/behaviors are taught, then generalized out in public as well.

What to expect

Weekly updates on dog’s progress, learning how to maintain your dog’s new training, how to fulfill your dog, recommendations for products for your dog specifically, lessons at the facility, and a lesson in public.

Is there owner training? How is that done

Owner is shown on a weekly basis as the dog progresses how to maintain control and desired obedience and behaviors throughout the dogs longevity after the program.

Not sure which Board & Train program is right for you and your dog? No worries, we will help you figure it out. Just fill out our contact form and we will be in touch!