Board & train
These are 1 - 3 week programs individualized to your dog and their needs. They will be included in every day life, along with my pack. Intentionally designed to help you live in a healthy, joyous way with your dog.
What is a board & train?
These are 1 - 3 week programs designed to immerse you and your dog into real learning DURING the program. Including two private sessions + one group class (4 weeks total), you and your dog will start will begin these WHILE your dog is in our board and train program ensuring you’re ready for when your dog comes home!
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You will likely see your dog on our Instagram stories throughout the entire day! Nearly every board & train Samantha takes will also be on the membership page. Owners will receive a full debrief at the end of the program.
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This is largely determined by what the dog needs the most work on/what the goals of the owner are. A strict schedule of work and downtime/kennel will be maintained for each dog. Outings can include, but are not limited to: beach walks, park outings, coffee shops, car rides, back yard time, and more.
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Each dog will be kenneled when they are not being worked or on place. Unless we determine it might be better to do otherwise, they will be kenneled in the same room the trainers' personal dogs are!
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Board & trains are a perfect opportunity for reactive dogs to be expertly worked around their trigger. Our trainers are highly skilled and experienced in working with reactive dogs and will prioritize the safety of each dog. Often times, Samantha will use her own balanced pack to offer dog reactive dogs an opportunity to have structured, valuable exposure.
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Yes! The first step is to set up a private session.
What can trainers work with my dog?
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FUNDAMENTALS
Leash work, crate, yes work, place + : These are critical for control, connection, building neutrality around stimuli and safety, especially in public spaces or when the dog needs to be secure at home.
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E-COLLAR
Our trainers can greatly assist in ensuring your dog has an understanding of the e-collar pressure and determine how best to apply it, humanely and effectively for optimal results.
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BEHAVIOR + EXPOSURE
We wil work through your dog’s behavioral issues by providing proper exposure and workin them through it, finding the optimal method for you both to achieve the most success.
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PLAY +
Dog on dog: Understanding what constitutes healthy play is key to ensuring your dog is socializing appropriately.
Human: We will work to build your dog’s play/prey drive and show you how to use play to mentally/physically drain your pup.
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BASIC OBEDIENCE
This will include commands like sit, stay, come and leave it.
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PACK WALKS
Interaction (indirect) with and influence from a healthy, balanced pack can have huge benefits to any dog. If we feel your dog would benefit from it, we’ll probably take them along on a 3-4+ dog pack walk!
BOARD & TRAIN WITH
Samantha
With the help of her pack, Samantha offers a holistic approach to addressing/working any behavioral issue providing a neutral, stable and encouraging environment for you and your dog.
1 week: $2000
2 weeks: $3,500
3 weeks: $4,500
Watch a day train session now!
Dozens more videos available on the membership page where you can watch sessions from start to finish. Samantha also frequently posts frequent updates on day trains on @packlife_la Instagram!
Want to try a Day Train first?
If you are not a current client but want to do a day train, schedule a private session first!