REASONS TO CHOOSE OUR BOARD AND TRAIN PROGRAM
The adults in your home work a lot and you do not have time to train a puppy
You are looking for a service dog prospect
Volunteering with a therapy dog is something you’ve always wanted to do
You’re a family with young children and you want a dog with good manners
Structure, order and following the rules is important to you
Your business is looking for a mascot or furry ambassador
Every family who has selected a board and train plan for their Golden Rule dog reports great success upon bringing their new family member home! We have available a contact list of very happy graduate families who are willing to answer your questions. Get to know us through them!
Our board and train program offers three levels!
Please contact us if you would like to customize a plan
At this time, we do not board or train dogs that are not born and raised on our property
Kindergarten
$5400
Puppies begin training at 8 weeks old
Go home at 12 weeks old
(includes Cost of Puppy $3,000, 4 Weeks of Kindergarten $2,400, vaccines, boarding, food, treats, supplies)
Commands - all are taught and reinforced using treats, luring and rewards.
Sit - verbal and sign
Down - verbal and sign
Stay - verbal and sign for 10 second duration
Here - come when called from 20’ with minimal distractions
Place - move to a designated spot and sit, wait for further instructions
Socialization (Please note that puppies are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks old and may not enter public spaces until then)
Held by and interacting with men, women and children of all ages
Vet visits
Riding in the vehicle
Playing with humans in our clean puppy playground and indoor environment
Comfortable being bathed and groomed (including dryer)
Tolerate vacuum, washer/dryer, hair dryer, doors closing/slamming
Exposure to sounds: baby crying, garbage truck, gunshots, thunder, fireworks
Leash Training
Begin leash training by allowing puppy to wear the leash while supervised in the house. When outside, allowing for slack and providing opportunities for the puppy to self-correct before moving forward
Potty/ Crate Training
Can be crated at night for 3-4 hours without having an accident
Conditioned to release from crate and go immediately to door/outside
Note that your puppy will not be completely potty trained and should not be left in the house to wander
Crates without resistance or anxiety in case of emergency
Intermediate
$10,500
Puppies begin training at 8 weeks old
Go home at 5 months old
(includes Cost of Puppy $3,000, 12 Weeks Training $7,500, vaccines, boarding, food, treats, supplies)
Commands - all are taught and reinforced using treats, luring and rewards.
Sit - verbal and sign
Down - verbal and sign
Stay - verbal and sign for 60 second duration
Here - come when called from 30’ with minimal distractions
Place - move to a designated spot and sit, wait for further instructions
Socialization (Please note that puppies are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks old and may not enter public spaces until then)
Held by and interacting with men, women and children of all ages
Vet visits
Riding in the vehicle
Playing with humans in our clean puppy playground and indoor environment
Comfortable being bathed and groomed (including dryer)
Tolerate vacuum, washer/dryer, hair dryer, doors closing/slamming
Exposure to sounds and experiences: baby crying, garbage truck, gunshots, thunder, fireworks, automatic doors, lawn ornaments, balloons, shopping carts, small animals)
Introduction to crowds, parking lots, greeting humans and other dogs, loading/unloading the vehicle
Leash Training
Walking with a loose leash in the heel position
Automatic sit when human stops
Potty/ Crate Training
Can be crated 7-8 hours without having an accident
Crates without resistance or anxiety in case of emergency
Conditioned to release from crate and go immediately to door/outside
1-2 hours supervised free in house with no accidents during daytime hours
(Accidents may happen when puppy is adjusting to your home, but if you follow our instructions, accidents can be avoided)
Advanced
$20,500
Puppies begin training at 8 weeks old
Go home at 9-10 months old
(includes Cost of Puppy $3,000, 28 Weeks Training $17,500, vaccines, boarding, food, treats, supplies)
Commands
Sit - verbal and/or sign
Down - verbal and/or sign
Stay - verbal and/or sign until released
Here - come when called from a distance using verbal and/or sign
Place - move to a designated spot and sit, wait for further instructions
Socialization
Held by and interacting with men, women and children of all ages
Vet visits
Riding in the vehicle for long durations
Playing with humans in our clean puppy playground and indoor environment
Comfortable being bathed and groomed (including dryer)
Tolerate vacuum, washer/dryer, hair dryer, doors closing/slamming
Exposure to sounds and experiences: baby crying, garbage truck, gunshots, thunder, fireworks, automatic doors, lawn ornaments, balloons, shopping carts, small animals)
Familiar with crowds, parking lots, greeting humans and other dogs, loading/unloading the vehicle
Comfortable walking in heel position through stores, going under table restaurants, moving through crowds, greeting in schools, social settings
Leash Training
Loose leash walking in heel position
Potty/ Crate Training
Ability to be crated overnight for 8 hours without having an accident
Fully housebroken, familiar with the potty command
Crated without resistance or anxiety in case of emergency
Conditioned to release from crate and go immediately to door/outside
3-4 hours supervised free in house with no accidents during daytime hours
(Accidents may happen when puppy is adjusting to your home, but if you follow our instructions, accidents can be avoided)
ADVANCED ADD-ONS
Ring Dog Doorbell - $1500
Pick It Up - $1500
200 Therapy Hours - $4000
Boarding/Refresher Training/Boot Camp - $625/week