BOARD &
TRAINS
Ruff Patriots Board & Train programs give your dog an immersive training schedule with structure, consistency, and daily repetitions. Your dog stays with us and trains throughout the program, then we teach you how to maintain the results through transfer sessions and a clear take‑home plan.
Board & Train is a powerful jump‑start—but it isn’t magic.
Long‑term success depends on follow‑through at home, consistency, and realistic expectations.
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Establish Communication
Teaching your dog how we communicate through the leash
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Teach the Behavior
Showing your dog what behavior's we want and what we don't want
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Structure and Accountability
With consistency and accountability, your dog will learn with a strict routine
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Post-Training Support
Hands-On Instruction provided within
3 months of completion
Basic Obedience
On‑Leash Foundations | 14 Days
Our 14‑Day Basic Obedience Board & Train is designed to build strong on‑leash control, household manners, and a calm routine.
Best for: puppies (>6 months), adolescent dogs, new rescues, and dogs who need consistent structure and manners.
Skills we focus on:
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Engagement and focus (checking in with the handler)
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Loose‑leash walking (reduced pulling)
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Sit, down, place/settle
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Stay foundations (duration + mild distractions)
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Polite greetings (no jumping)
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Impulse control (leave it, door manners, food manners)
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Calm “off‑switch” work for home life
What’s included
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Daily structured training reps with rest/decompression built in
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Real‑world practice where appropriate (safe, controlled environments)
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Owner transfer training and a clear home plan
