Board and Train Programs

Board and train programs provide intensive training where dogs live at training facility for 2-6 weeks of immersive training.

With busy owners seeking faster results and board-and-train convenient, programs generate revenue of $130,000-$460,000 with 55-70% margins.

The business requires training facility with kennels, outdoor training areas, staff, certification, and liability insurance.

Services include 2-week basic obedience programs, 4-week advanced training, behavior modification board-and-train, service dog foundation training, and owner transition training.

Pricing typically $2,000-$6,000 per program.

Success factors include excellent training results and transfer to owners, clean safe boarding facility, managing multiple dogs simultaneously, video updates for owners, and guarantees or follow-up support.

Marketing focuses on busy professionals, serious behavior cases, and premium positioning.

With owners wanting quick results and willing to pay premium in 2025, board-and-train offers intensive opportunities requiring facility investment.