Board and Train / Greenville & Spartanburg, SC
Your dog comes back
a different dog.
So does your life.
The Board and Train program is 4 to 6 weeks of daily structured training in real-world environments. Built for busy owners and dogs that need more than a weekly session.
This program is built for owners who are done waiting for results.
Board and Train is the fastest path to a reliable, obedient dog. Your dog lives with Maddie and trains every single day in real-world environments. No waiting a week between sessions. No slow progress. Just daily structure and consistent results.
This is not a drop off and hope for the best situation. You stay involved. You get weekly progress updates. And when your dog comes home, Maddie walks you through everything so the results transfer to your life.
- Pulling, lunging, or reacting on leash
- Ignoring recall or running off
- Out of control around people or other dogs
- High energy or strong-willed and needs daily structure
- Struggling with basic obedience in real-world settings
- A rescue with an unknown background
Not sure which program is right? Book an evaluation and we will tell you exactly what your dog needs.
A day in the
Board and Train program
Your dog does not sit in a kennel waiting to train. They live in Maddie's home and train throughout the day in the environments where life actually happens.
Walks, parks, stores, restaurants, neighborhoods. Every environment is intentional. Every interaction builds the same calm, reliable dog you want to bring home.
You receive regular updates so you always know how your dog is doing. And when the program ends, you get a go-home lesson and follow-up sessions to make sure the results stick.
Morning structure
Structured morning routine. Place commands, threshold work, calm exits. Building the foundation for the day.
Real-world training
Walks in parks, neighborhoods, and high-distraction environments. Heeling, focus work, impulse control in the real world.
Public access work
Stores, restaurants, hardware stores, busy sidewalks. Building the calm, neutral dog that can go anywhere.
Household integration
Calm household manners. Down-stays, place holds, structured rest. The same expectations you will have at home.
What your dog will learn
Your dog leaves with full obedience that holds up in the real world. Not just in a controlled environment.
Foundation obedience
- Proper heel on and off leash
- Sit with duration and distance
- Down with duration and distance
- Place command with duration
- Threshold manners
- Leave it under distraction
Off-leash reliability
- Clear recall command
- Off-leash heel
- Off-leash sit and down
- Impulse control around dogs and people
- Emotional neutrality in stimulating environments
Public access
- High-traffic stores
- Restaurants and outdoor seating
- Hardware stores
- Busy parks and sidewalks
- Extended down-stays in public
- Settling under tables
Household manners
- Structured household routine
- Calm greetings at the door
- Ignoring guests appropriately
- No jumping or chaotic behavior
- Relaxed, calm home environment
Everything your dog needs.
Nothing you have to figure out alone.
Every program includes everything below. No add-ons. No surprises.
All training tools
Properly fitted prong collar, e-collar system, and leash. Included in the program price.
Daily structured training
Your dog trains every single day in real-world environments. Not once a week.
Go-home private lesson
When your dog comes home, Maddie walks you through everything so you can keep the results going.
Household integration plan
A clear structure for how to maintain your dog's behavior in your home and daily routine.
Four follow-up sessions
Four private in-home sessions after your dog returns home to make sure the transition sticks.
Lifetime support
Access to Maddie long after the program ends. Video support, troubleshooting, ongoing guidance.
Exclusive boarding rights
Graduates only. Your dog's training structure is maintained when you travel.
Questions people always ask before they book
We have heard every concern. Here are straight answers.
This is the most common concern and the most common misunderstanding. Dogs do not forget training. What they need is an owner who maintains the same structure and communication at home. That is exactly what the go-home lesson and four follow-up sessions are for. The skills transfer when you do the work too.
Your dog lives in Maddie's home, not a kennel. They have a structured daily routine with exercise, training, rest, and real-world exposure. Most dogs thrive in this environment. The structure and clarity that comes with board and train actually reduces anxiety for many dogs. You will receive regular updates so you always know how your dog is doing.
The program works when both sides do their part. Maddie will hold up her end completely. What determines long-term results is whether you maintain the structure at home after your dog returns. That is why the follow-up sessions exist. The clients who get the best results are the ones who stay consistent after the program ends.
Your dog trains every single day for 4 to 6 weeks in real-world environments with a professional trainer. It includes all tools, a go-home lesson, four follow-up sessions, and lifetime support. Compare that to years of group classes that do not transfer to real life, or the cost of managing a dog that keeps getting worse. This is one investment that actually solves the problem.
Most previous training fails because it happens in controlled environments with treats and does not hold up with real-world distractions. This program trains in the real world from day one, using clear communication and structured accountability. If your dog listens at home but falls apart outside, that is exactly the problem this program is designed to fix.
Clear pricing.
No surprises.
4 to 6 weeks / All tools included / Payment plans available
Financing available through Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay. Approval is determined by the provider. Processing fees may apply.
The first step is an evaluation. No commitment required.
We meet your dog, hear what is going on, and build a plan together. You leave knowing exactly what your dog needs and what the path forward looks like.
Book an evaluationServing Greenville County, Spartanburg County, and Charlotte, NC.
Real Training. Real Results.
Your dog can be that dog.
You just need the right plan.
The evaluation takes about an hour. You will leave knowing exactly what your dog needs. No pressure. No commitment. Just answers.