Boarding and Training
In order to give our canine clients the best care and training possible, we limit the number of Board and Train dogs. As a result our programs fill up quickly and we are usually fully booked 4 weeks out.
It is recommended to book reservations for Board and Train at least two months ahead of time in order to avoid complications. Reservations are written in pencil and dates can be changed up to one week before the stay. 
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Mocha during her first coming when called field trip to the Kettle Moraine Trail

Your life is busy, our life is dogs.

Do you want to jump start a better life with your dog? Imagine your dog walking without pulling, greeting guests calmly at the door, not begging at the table, coming when they are called, and just being fun and easy to live with. These manners are part of any training program we offer, board and train accelerates it. 

Unlike other programs that are kennel based we bring dogs into our home and they live with us 24/7. Living with a trainer means training is constant, every interaction we have with your dog is focused on changing their behavior and making them better companions. Training is equal parts mechanical skill and having a clear picture of where you're going. We train dogs full time and have been for years, we know what a well trained dog looks like and how to get there. See our chart for what skills are included with each program.

​Your dog wont sit in a kennel endlessly with only a couple hours of drilling skills in a classroom. We train in our home, your dog spends time relaxing in our living room. Nothing prepares your dog to be a great pet like our busy household.

​We offer lifetime support. If your training needs a refresher, we’ll be here to help. Our programs include in-home follow up lessons, free classes, and your dog is eligible to board in our home for tune-ups when you travel.

*Aggression is accepted into or program on a limited basis. Please contact us for more details. 

Who is it for?

PictureCaptain (tan dog) relaxes with Yuna and Stark as part of the family
Onward Bound's board and train is for owners that want their dogs trained by a professional. If you are short on time to train your dog but want fantastic results this is the best option for you. You can find further details here.

What are the programs?

Three Week Basic Program: The board and train is best for dogs that have common unwanted behaviors; and maybe need some professional guidance. Old dogs can learn new tricks and how to behave! The second half of your dog's stay we take frequent trips to Main st. Hartford, pet stores, parks, and walking trails.

Puppies: For dogs under five months who's owners want to have the best possible start to their dog's life. In our puppy program we work hard on socialization as well as the foundations for basic skills. Your puppy with be positively exposed to many people, dogs, cats, and even a parrot! Along the way your puppy will learn useful skills like stay, come, sit, down, and leave it. We love Puppies here at Onward Bound and they get VIP treatment!

5 Week Intensive Program: Do you want the ultimate dog? Do you want friends and neighbors to marvel at how amazing your dog is? Do you want the peace of mind of support for one year after your dog comes home? In our five week program your dog will not only learn the basics they will get all the bells and whistles! The additional two weeks allow us to spend more time training in new situations which means better reliability, after all practice makes perfect! With unlimited follow up lessons* and return board and train for only the price of boarding this program ensures your dog maintains excellent behavior.

How does it work?

PictureTucson shows off his leave it skills three days into the program

We get to know you. 
​What does your perfect dog look like? We help you build a plan to create that vision and we share every step of the way. 

We meet for pick up
After signing up and booking your dog's stay we come to your home to pick up your dog. During that visit we will see the dog in their home environment to better understand what they need. We will then talk about our training plan and review what behaviors you want us to focus on.

We train your dog.
During your dogs stay we will keep you updated via email, text, or phone calls as often as you would like. Be sure to like and follow our Facebook page as we will post your dog's adventures there too! We know how hard it can be to hand your dog over to someone. Know that Onward Bound Incredible Dog Training is Certified and insured with Force Free trainers. We never put results over your dog's welfare. We rely on positive reinforcement training that helps bring out the good behavior in your dog without pointing out their mistakes, it is the best way to learn!

We train you.
Once we’ve trained your dog, we’ll train you and your family to maintain and build upon your dog’s training. Just like your dog, you’ll learn your part where you need it: in your home. Additional support is available for all programs please see our chart.

Why is it so fast?
Training is equal parts mechanical skill and having a clear picture of where you're going. We train dogs full time and have been for years, we know what a well trained dog looks like and how to get there. We have done it hundreds of times with great results.

How much does it cost?

Puppy Program (under five months old): Two weeks $1,400.

Adult Basic Manners: Three weeks $2,100.

Intensive program: Five weeks $3,800

Behavior Modification: Six weeks $4,500