Structured, immersive training for lasting results
Serving Oakville, Etobicoke, and the Greater Toronto Area
Some dogs need more than good intentions and weekend training.
They need consistency. Leadership. A full reset.
Our Board & Train program is built for dogs who need structured, full-time support to break habits, learn new behaviours, and start over with clarity. Whether you’re raising a puppy and want to do it right from day one, or you’re struggling with reactivity, anxiety, or just feeling lost — we take over the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to guess your way through it.
Your dog stays on-site with us for four or six weeks, depending on your goals, working daily with professional trainers while living in a controlled, structured environment. Everything they do — from play to rest to training — is intentional, guided, and consistent.
Pricing
Board & Train starts at $4,000 for the 4-week program. A 50% deposit ($2,000) is paid when you make the reservation. No evaluation required. We take a limited number of dogs at a time so every dog gets full focus.
How the 4 weeks work
Every day combines three things:
One-on-one training
Daily private sessions built around your dog’s specific issues: reactivity, leash manners, impulse control, obedience, off-leash reliability. We train around real-life distractions, not just in a quiet room.
Day School group
Structured group time for confidence building, neutral behaviour around other dogs, and exposure to noise, new environments, and everyday chaos.
Structured rest
Naps and downtime in their private resting suites. Dogs don’t learn when they’re exhausted; rest is part of the program.
We introduce every behaviour with markers, praise, and food, then build reliability with fair leash guidance. No confusion, no gimmicks.
What’s included:
✓ 4 weeks of daily one-on-one training with a professional trainer
✓ Full participation in the Day School program
✓ Private suite overnight, with overnight staff onsite
✓ Photo and video updates through the PawPartner app, multiple times daily
✓ A 2–3 hour go-home handover session
✓ A 1-hour follow-up session about two weeks after pickup
Who This Is For
✓ Puppies who need the right start before bad habits set in
✓ Dogs with behavioural issues like reactivity, anxiety, or impulse control
✓ Dogs working toward advanced obedience or off-leash freedom
✓ Owners who are overwhelmed, out of options, or tired of piecing things together
We take on a limited number of dogs at a time to ensure every dog gets the attention and consistency needed to make real progress.
Where your dog stays
Private, climate-controlled suites with overnight staff onsite all night. Weekly visits are welcome.
Going home
The program ends with a 2–3 hour handover session — we transfer everything to you and put the leash in your hands until you’re handling it with confidence. About two weeks later, a 1-hour follow-up to tighten up anything that’s slipped.
What You Can Expect
By the time your dog goes home, they’ll understand how to follow direction, regulate their energy, and behave around people, dogs, and distractions. But more importantly, you’ll know how to continue leading them — without confusion, frustration, or second guessing.
This program builds more than obedience. It builds clarity, trust, and a system you can rely on.
We’re located in Mississauga and work with clients from Oakville, Etobicoke, and the Greater Toronto Area.
FAQs
Board and train is a program where your dog stays with professional trainers and receives daily obedience and behaviour training in a structured environment.
Yes — that’s exactly who this program is for. Dogs with reactivity, anxiety, or impulse control issues get a full reset here.
No. Pick your dates and pay the $2,000 deposit when making the reservation — you’re in.
Yes — we recommend starting visits after the second week, so your dog has time to settle in and learn first.
Photo and video updates multiple times daily through the PawPartner app.
Your dog’s food for the 4 weeks plus a few days extra, vaccination records, a flat collar, and any medication with written instructions. A familiar blanket or toy is fine too.
Yes. Bring about 2 weeks’ worth — we’ll keep it in the freezer and thaw as needed.
In a private, climate-controlled suite (approximately 5′ × 3′), with calming music played overnight.
No. A Dog Genius staff member remains onsite overnight.
Yes — our Mississauga board and train program focuses on core obedience, leash manners, impulse control, and reliable command follow-through.
Yes — our dog behaviour training programs are designed to address common challenges such as reactivity, fear-based behaviour, and poor social skills.
Yes — many clients travel to us for board and train from Oakville, Etobicoke, and across the GTA due to our structured training approach.
Yes — we offer training sessions for puppies and can recommend the best board and train option based on age, temperament, and training goals.